Entry Level Doula Training

Course Description

The Entry Level Doula Training course is designed to equip aspiring doulas with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to support individuals during fertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. This comprehensive training program emphasizes evidence-based practices, emotional support techniques, and practical skills that are essential for providing holistic care to families.

Participants will learn to:

1. Understand the role of a doula and the various types of doulas (birth, postpartum, etc.).
2. Develop effective communication skills to foster trust and rapport with clients.
3. Gain knowledge about pregnancy physiology, labor processes, and postpartum recovery.
4. Explore comfort measures and pain management techniques utilized during labor.
5. Recognize the importance of informed consent and advocacy in maternity care.
6. Learn about cultural competency and how to provide inclusive support for diverse
populations.

The course will be delivered through a combination of online lectures, interactive workshops, hands-on practice sessions, and group discussions. Participants will have access to a variety of resources including reading materials, videos demonstrating techniques, case studies for analysis, and opportunities for peer feedback.

Upcoming Training Dates

  • March 15, 2025 – September 20, 2025
  • September 7, 2025 – March 14, 2026

In order to enroll in our Entry Level Doula Training Program, you must provide and complete the following below: 

1. High School Diploma/GED

2. Must be at least 18 years of age.

3. Schedule a Discovery Call

4. Complete Official Registration

5. Attend Doula Orientation 

The student must be able to complete all of the following requirements after their in-person training: 

1. Must be available 24/7 to support birth and postpartum clients. 

2. Support 4 Birth & 4 Postpartum Clients

3. Complete Childbirth Education Class

4. Complete Basic Breastfeeding Course

5. Obtain CPR Certification

6. Obtain NRP Certification

7. Doula Mentorship Program

Module 1 : New Doula Orientation

Duration : 2hr.

Module 2 : The Black Doula Training Orientation

Duration : 3hr.

Module 3 : Introduction to Women's Health

Duration : 2hr.

Module 4 : Introduction to Maternal-Infant Health

Duration : 2hr.

Module 5 : Introduction to Holistic Medicine

Duration : 4hr.

Module 6 : History of Midwives & Doulas

Duration : 1hr. 30min.

Module 7 : Stages of Pregnancy

Duration : 5hr.

Module 8 : Prenatal Nutrition

Duration : 1hr. 30min.

Module 9 : Medicalized Birth

Duration : 1hr. 30min.

Module 10 : Labor & Delivery Complications

Duration : 3hr.

Module 11 : Medical Interventions & Procedures

Duration : 2hr. 10min.

Module 12 : Integrating Doulas into Hospital Births

Duration : 1hr. 50min.

Module 13 : Universal Policy & Procedures

Duration : 1hr. 10min.

Module 14 : Anatomy of the Pelvis

Duration : 1hr. 10min.

Module 15 : Perineal Tears and Trauma

Duration : 1hr.

Module 16 : Introduction to the Postpartum Period

Duration : 3hr. 10min.

Module 17 : Postpartum Complications

Duration : 1hr. 40min.

Module 18 : Postpartum Mood Disorders

Duration : 1hr. 10min.

Module 19 : Loss/Bereavement

Duration : 1hr. 30min.

Module 20 : Basics of Breastfeeding

Duration : 3hr.

Module 21: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Duration : 3hr.

Module 22: Introduction to Doula Business

Duration : 3hr.

Module 23: Doula In-Person Skills Exam

Duration : 8hr.

Price

Duration

Lessons

48hr. 40min.

13

Nikita Johnson

Chief Instructor

Nikita Johnson is the CEO/Founder, and Chief Instructor of The Black Doula Training, LLC. Altogether.

Lashea Haynes

Chief Program Facilitator

Lashea Haynes has been practicing in the area of obstetrical/perinatal nursing for nearly 26 years.

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