Doula Training For Medical Professionals

Course Description

This comprehensive doula training course is specifically designed for obstetric (OB) medical
professionals who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in providing holistic support to
pregnant individuals and their families during labor and birth. The course aims to bridge the gap between clinical care and emotional, physical, and informational support, emphasizing the integral role that doulas play in enhancing maternal health outcomes.

Students will engage in hands-on workshops where they can practice skills such as comfort
measures during labor simulations. Additionally, there will be opportunities for role-playing
scenarios that enhance communication with patients and healthcare teams.

Upon completion of this training program, participants will be equipped with enhanced skills to provide compassionate care as part of an interdisciplinary team focused on improving maternal health outcomes. This course not only enriches professional development but also fosters a deeper understanding of the supportive role that doulas play in enhancing the birthing experience and ways to work with your patient’s doula at the bed side.

Upcoming Training Dates

  • February 22-23, 2025 (10:00am to 4:30pm)
  • April  26-27, 2025 (10:00am to 4:30pm)
  • June 28-29, 2024 (10:00am to 4:30pm)

In order to enroll in our Doula Training Program, you must have one or more of the following: 

1. Active License or Certification as a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Midwife, Nurse Practitioner, OBGYN, Birth Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, OB Surgical Tech

2. OR Currently in School with an Active Preceptorship in one or more of the following roles listed above.

3. Active CPR Certification 

4. Completed Basic OB Medical Terminology

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 3 Birth & 3 Postpartum Clients

3. Complete Childbirth Education Class

4. Complete Basic Breastfeeding Course

5. Obtain NRP Certification

6. Complete 3 Book Reports for recommended books.

Module 1 : Introduction to Holistic Medicine

Duration : 1hr.

Module 2 : Introduction to Birth Work

Duration : 1hr.

Module 3 : History of Doulas & Midwives

Duration : 1hr.

Module 4 : Natural Anesthesia

Duration : 1hr.

Module 5 : Physiological Birth & Postpartum

Duration : 1hr. 30min.

Module 6 : Medicalized Birth

Duration : 1hr. 30min.

Module 7 : Anatomy of Reproductive Organs

Duration : 1hr. 30min.

Module 8 : Perineal Tears & Trauma

Duration : 1hr. 30min.

Module 9 : Maternal Mortality (Lashea Haynes)

Duration : 1hr. 30min.

Module 10 : African-American Traditional Postpartum Care & Support

Duration : 2hr. 10min.

Module 11 : Business of Doula Work

Duration : 1hr. 10min.

Module 12 : Loss/Bereavement (Lashea Haynes)

Duration : 1hr. 10min.

Module 13 : Basics of Breastfeeding

Duration : 1hr. 10min.

Price

Duration

Lessons

16hrs. 30mins

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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