National Doula Cerification Board
https://www.doulaboard.org/certification-and-recertification/
Total Score 21 / 27
Birth doulas holding this certification
Certification Credential Evaluation 12 / 15
Requires submission or portfolio of client work experience
3 / 3
Yes, minimum of at least 25 hours or 10 clients required.
Requires evaluation of performed work
2 / 3
Required, client evaluations only.
Requires mentorship
1 / 3
Available as an option, but not required.
Uses a standardized assessment to evaluate the doula's skillset, knowledge and competencies
3 / 3
Standardized assessment, proctored.
Requires recertification and continuing education
3 / 3
Requires standardized continuing education from approved sources.
Certification Organization Evaluation 9 / 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
0 / 3
Private, for-profit business.
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.
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