Have you ever considered becoming a doula? Attending this workshop is one step towards becoming a nationally certified doula. Doulas assist families as they move through pregnancy, labor, birth and the early postpartum period. Oklahoma needs more doulas to keep up with the growing demand in our area. This workshop will provide you with a great foundation upon which labor support providers build their careers. During this workshop, you will meet other aspiring doulas with whom you can build a support network within this field. You will learn the skills necessary to provide professional labor support in this fun and interactive workshop. You will learn, the Scope and Vision of DONA International, Doula/ Client interactions, physical and emotional support in labor, building a doula business, professionalism within the field, helping families with difficult labors, cesarean birth, VBAC along with newborn and breastfeeding support. Our workshop will be 24 hours in length (not including your childbirth class portion) to provide you with the most comprehensive training available. Hope you can join us for a wonderful training!
Trainer: Chris Cleary CD(DONA), ICCE, CBE
For more information contact:
Christine Cleary at Birth.matters@sbcglobal .net- 405-831-4473
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA
Dates: September 17, 18 & 19, 2010
TIMES: September 17 - 4:30 - 10:00
September 18 - 8:00AM - 9:00PM - Lunch 11:30-12:30 Dinner 5:00 - 7:00
September 19 - 8:00AM - 6:30PM - Lunch 11:45 - 1:00
Cost: $325.00
Childbirth class component available on Friday
September 17 - 8:00-4:30 - Lunch 12:00-1:15( this meets the #4 requirement)
Cost: $75.00
Our training will be held at 2332 N. Ontario, Burbank, CA 91504
Please register before September 13 so I will be sure to have enough doula training notebooks.
Prerequisites: Steps 1-4 before doula training
Step 1: Required Reading - at least two of the books on the required reading list through DONA
ie. Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn, The Doula Book, Mothering the Mother, The Thinking Womens' Guide to a Better Birth, The Birth Partner etc...
Step 2. Become a member of DONA International
Step 3. Purchase a Birth Doula Certification Packet
Step 4. Attend a Childbirth Education Series taught by an educator certified by one of the approved organizations. Or attend the 7 hour childbirth class taught by your doula trainer.
Step 5. Attend a DONA approved Birth Doula Training
To Complete Certification after your training:
Step 6. Attend Births Required for certification.
Step 7. Attend a Breastfeeding Class
Step 8. Complete a resource list.
Step 9. Write a 500-1000 word essay on the Purpose and Value of Labor Support.
Step 10. Complete the Basic Knowledge Self-Assessment Tool.
Step 11. Provide two character references.
Step 12. Sign DONA International's Standard of Practice and Code opf Ethics.
Step 13. Pay certification processing fee.
TEXAS
Dates: June 25, 26 & 27, 2010
Times: June 25- 4:30-9:30
June 26- 8:00AM-9:00PM - Lunch 11:30-12:30 Dinner 5:00-7:00
June 27- 8:00AM-6:30PM - Lunch 11:45-1:00
Location:UMC - Lubbock, Texas