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Birth Doula Certification

Description

DONA International certification means that you have met a high international standard, ensuring expectant parents and their medical team that you will adhere to the highest standards of conduct and ethics. It means you are trained to support a woman emotionally, as well as educated to help her determine the services and information that she needs during labor and childbirth.

Certifying Organization

Doulas of North America

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant

Certifying Organization

International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Certified Professional Midwife

Certifying Organization

North American Registry of Midwives

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Prenatal Fitness Educator

Certifying Organization

International Childbirth Education Association

Type

C - Specialty

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