At DTI, we certify for life. Any doula certifications you complete with us are maintained by working in the field and continuing education, so you can continue learning in a way that suits you best. This is why we have the DTI membership.

The checklist is pretty simple!

1. Support 2 or 3 clients as a labor doula. If 3, your requirement is complete. If 2, you may support a 3rd client for another reproductive health need, such as fertility, loss, or a pregnancy release (full-spectrum doulas only). If you have questions about what is considered client support, we provide comprehensive guidance.
2. Support 2 clients as a postpartum doula (full-spectrum and postpartum-only doulas)
3. Complete the required forms and write journal entries for these client interactions.
4. Complete the reading checklist
5. Create a resource referral list to share with your clients, to include a broad range of reproductive health support (practitioners, providers, or other supportive resources).
6. Observe and document attendance at a childbirth education class or series in your community.
7. Attend and complete an Infant and Child CPR Certification.
8. Observe a class for expectant or new parents. This could be a new parent support group, a breastfeeding class, or a newborn care class in your community.
9. Write a simple Business Strategy Outline to set you on the right path when leaving the program.
10. Write 2 brief essays: one describing the role of the doula and another sharing how you wish to make an impact in your community as a doula.

That's it! Once your documents are completed and submitted through our system, a DTI team member will review and approve within 4-6 weeks.

Begin your doula work any time you are ready. There are no deadlines with DTI. As long as your membership remains current, you are welcomed to submit your certifying doula work any time. The certifying doula work must have occurred sometime after beginning your training and within the last 12 months from the day you are submitting.

We recommend that you begin seeking client work no later than the end of month 3 after starting your program to ensure the best motivation and continuity.

At DTI, we certify for life. Any doula certifications you complete with us are maintained by working in the field and continuing education, so you can continue learning in a way that suits you best. This is why we have the DTI membership.

The checklist is pretty simple!

1. Support 2 or 3 clients as a labor doula. If 3, your requirement is complete. If 2, you may support a 3rd client for another reproductive health need, such as fertility, loss, or a pregnancy release (full-spectrum doulas only). If you have questions about what is considered client support, we provide comprehensive guidance.
2. Complete the required forms and write journal entries for these client interactions.
3. Complete the reading checklist
4. Create a resource referral list to share with your clients, to include a broad range of reproductive health support (practitioners, providers, or other supportive resources).
5. Observe and document attendance at a childbirth education class or series in your community.
6. Attend and complete an Infant and Child CPR Certification.
7. Write a simple Business Strategy Outline to set you on the right path when leaving the program.
8. Write 2 brief essays: one describing the role of the doula and another sharing how you wish to make an impact in your community as a doula.

That's it! Once your documents are completed and submitted through our system, a DTI team member will review and approve within 4-6 weeks.

Begin your doula work any time you are ready. There are no deadlines with DTI. As long as your membership remains current, you are welcomed to submit your certifying doula work any time. The certifying doula work must have occurred sometime after beginning your training and within the last 12 months from the day you are submitting.

We recommend that you begin seeking client work no later than the end of month 3 after starting your program to ensure the best motivation and continuity.

At DTI, we certify for life. Any doula certifications you complete with us are maintained by working in the field and continuing education, so you can continue learning in a way that suits you best. This is why we have the DTI membership.

The checklist is pretty simple!

1. Support 2 clients as a postpartum doula (full-spectrum and postpartum-only doulas)
2. Complete the required forms and write journal entries for these client interactions.
3. Complete the reading checklist
4. Create a resource referral list to share with your clients, to include a broad range of reproductive health support (practitioners, providers, or other supportive resources).
5. Attend and complete an Infant and Child CPR Certification.
6. Observe a class for expectant or new parents. This could be a new parent support group, a breastfeeding class, or a newborn care class in your community.
7. Write a simple Business Strategy Outline to set you on the right path when leaving the program.
8. Write 2 brief essays: one describing the role of the doula and another sharing how you wish to make an impact in your community as a doula.

That's it! Once your documents are completed and submitted through our system, a DTI team member will review and approve within 4-6 weeks.

Begin your doula work any time you are ready. There are no deadlines with DTI. As long as your membership remains current, you are welcomed to submit your certifying doula work any time. The certifying doula work must have occurred sometime after beginning your training and within the last 12 months from the day you are submitting.

We recommend that you begin seeking client work no later than the end of month 3 after starting your program to ensure the best motivation and continuity.