Birthingway College of Midwifery
Total Score 13 / 27
Birth doulas holding this certification
Postpartum doulas holding this certification
Certification Credential Evaluation 10 / 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
3 / 3
Mentorship is required.
Uses a standardized assessment to evaluate the doula's skillset, knowledge and competencies
0 / 3
No standardized assessment.
Requires recertification and continuing education
2 / 3
Recertification required, but no standards for continuing education.
Certification Organization Evaluation 3 / 12
Has a standard of practice with a code of ethics
0 / 3
No standards of practice or code of ethics.
Has a grievance procedure
0 / 3
No grievance procedure.
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.
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