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
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
2 / 3
Recertification required, but no standards for continuing education.
Certification Organization Evaluation 5 / 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
2 / 3
Non-profit, community-based organization without 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.