Doula Training in Utah

In Utah, there is no restriction for doulas to have acquire a certification in order to practice. Therefore, both certified and noncertified doulas are allowed to practice within the state.  Also, Utah does not require a high school diploma or equivalent in order to work as doula.

The following is a list of educational classes and resources available in the Utah area which can be used for your doula training.  Please read the details carefully to determine if the classes are affiliated with a certification granting curriculum. You do not have to be pursuing a certification in order to attend these classes.

Doula Training in Provo, UT

Organization Name:  Becoming a Doula
Website:http://www.becomingadoula.com/
Instructor:  Melissa Chappell
Email:  melissa@melissachappell.com
Phone:  801-362-0982

Course and Workshop Details and Requirements

The training will consist of a 2 day birth doula training workshop which is required for DONA certification.  The workshop will be offered on March 10-11, 2017 and again from June 2-3, 2017. The class runs from 9AM – 6PM.

Costs and Fees

The cost for the doula training workshop is $375.

Registration Details
To register, pay online, and find out more about prerequisites, click here.


Doula Training in Salt Lake City, UT

Organization Name:  Salt Lake Community College
Website:http://www.slcccontinuinged.com/
Phone:  801-957-5140
Course and Workshop Details and Requirements

  • Doula and childbirth education course
    • Class #CEHW 0300 is for 3 college credits
    • Class #HLTH 1300 is non-credit

Course and Workshop Topics
As part of our doula training, these courses will cover the following:

  • Understand how to be an advocate for the mother
  • Learn how to assist the expectant mother during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum periods
  • Discuss various scenarios a doula encouters during labor and delivery
  • Discuss effective positions for breastfeeding

Costs and Fees

Doula and childbirth education course #CEHW 0300 – $482.50
Doula and childbirth education course #HLTH 1300 – $385.75

Registration Details

Call 801-957-5200 to register for either course #CEHW or course #HLTH.