Long Island Doula Association Inc. (LIDA)

https://www.lidoulas.com/birth-doula

Total Score 18 / 27

Birth doulas holding this certification

Postpartum doulas holding this certification

Certification Credential Evaluation  6 / 15 

Requires submission or portfolio of client work experience
2 / 3
Yes, minimum hours under 25 or fewer than 10 clients required.
Requires evaluation of performed work
0 / 3
No evaluation of work performed.
Requires mentorship
1 / 3
Available as an option, but not required.
Uses a standardized assessment to evaluate the doula's skillset, knowledge and competencies
0 / 3
No standardized assessment.
Requires recertification and continuing education
3 / 3
Requires standardized continuing education from approved sources.

Certification Organization Evaluation  12 / 12 

Has a standard of practice with a code of ethics
3 / 3
Both standards of practice and a code of ethics.
Has a grievance procedure
3 / 3
Yes, a formal grievance procedure exists.
Organization structure
3 / 3
State certification or non-profit with a board of directors.
Awards certification credential through a process that occurs after initial training workshop
3 / 3
Yes, certification is awarded through a process after initial training.

Our score is based on what we found on each organization's website. When no certification requirements were found, a score of zero was assigned. All updates can be sent to admin@doulamatch.net with CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT UPDATES in the subject.