A postpartum doula certification from Birth Arts International requires you to take courses, attend a postpartum doula workshop, provide postpartum support to 4 families, read doula training literature, and complete assignments.
According to Birth Arts International, you may take the classes online or as distance learning, however the workshop must be attended in-person. You must have access to a computer in order to view the postpartum doula training DVDs or streams.
Birth Arts International Postpartum Doula Certification Requirements:
- Enroll in the course, either online classes or distance learning
- Attend a weekend postpartum doula training workshop
- Read doula training manuals
- Read literature from the required reading list
- Watch training videos through DVD or through streams
- Complete business planning assignments to learn how to grow your business
- Support 4 mothers in their postpartum period
- You are not required to have a membership with Birth Arts International in order to get certified
Birth Arts International Postpartum Doula Certification Costs and Fees:
- Training Program Cost (online classes and in-person workshop): $400
- Distance Learning Cost: $450
- Doula Books: Varies
- Membership Fee: free
- Recertification Fee: free
More information is available at http://www.birtharts.com/