Intentional Birth
Total Score 11 / 27
Birth doulas holding this certification
Certification Credential Evaluation 7 / 15
Requires submission or portfolio of client work experience
1 / 3
Yes, but no requirements for minimum hours or clients.
Requires evaluation of performed work
0 / 3
No evaluation of work performed.
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
3 / 3
Requires standardized continuing education from approved sources.
Certification Organization Evaluation 4 / 12
Has a standard of practice with a code of ethics
1 / 3
Doulas write their own standards.
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.
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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