Full Spectrum Doula Training
The full expression of DTI! Offered online, you can receive 3 certifications–birth doula, postpartum doula and reproductive health doula–in 12 months.
This course will provide a reproductive health knowledge base, as well as training to provide support before, during and after any reproductive health event, including birth, postpartum, abortion, fertility, etc. Like any of our courses, you'll also become a member of DTI's learning community.
All about our Full Spectrum Training
The full expression of DTI! Offered online, you can receive 3 certifications–birth doula, postpartum doula and reproductive health doula–in 12 months.
This course will provide a reproductive health knowledge base, as well as training to provide support before, during and after any reproductive health event, including birth, postpartum, abortion, fertility, etc. Like any of our courses, you'll also become a member of DTI's learning community.
DTI’s program is more than simply a training, it’s also 12 months of community mentorship and engagement. You’re receiving more than education, you’ll be joining the DTI community and its mission.
DTI’s online training starts with 3 months of intensive coursework, a top-quality curriculum formatted for virtual learning, including Cultural Humility, our Slow Doula Method™, DTI’s core concepts and all the how-tos of managing a doula business, supported by live video calls with a DTI educator.
At the end of the 12 months, submit documentation to receive lifetime certification.
You’ll never have to recertify (if you’re working as a doula, you’re staying current), but you’ll continue to find support and resources through DTI’s annual membership renewal. One year of access to this membership is included with your registration.
This training is geared toward building and cultivating community within your practice as you learn in a way that suits you best, alongside seasoned educators and doulas.
What's Included in your Tuition
> 1 year of membership with doula resources
> Your comprehensive online course
> A semester of instructor guidance
> 1 year of community mentorship
> DTI Digital Guide to help you through your training and to use later with clients
> DTI Certification Guide
> Certification for life: once you are certified through DTI, you never have to recertify!
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What You'll Learn
> Birth Equity - We'll prioritize the importance of cultural humility in our work as doulas, discussing health disparities, naming implicit bias, and beyond.
> Core Concepts for DTI Doulas - This coursework includes the Slow Doula Method, The Power of Language, and addresses how Doulas act as advocates.
> How to Support Reproductive Health - We'll cover cycle awareness, supporting through infertility, miscarriage & loss, ways to support before or after termination, and more.
Certification Requirements
1) Complete your training.
Note: For online students, the training call schedule will be set during the first week after your cohort launches.
2) Start your work as a doula in your community and provide documentation of attendance as the primary doula at 2-3 births. If 3, this is complete. If 2, you can add 1 additional reproductive health event such as infertility support.
3) Provide documentation of work with at least 2 clients postpartum (these can be either the same individuals as your labor/birth clients, or different clients).
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Birth Doula Training
Our birth doula training equips you to provide services to families and birthing individuals through childbirth.
You'll learn how to show up as a doula, advocate and be a caretaker for birthing people. You'll learn an approach that distinctly sits at the intersections of social justice, creativity and technology.
All about our Birth Training
In this program, you’ll learn DTI’s core concepts, receive access to comprehensive birth training, and of course receive certification for life. Offered online, this training is flexible, and geared toward building and cultivating community within your practice, as you learn at your own pace.
What's Included in your Tuition
> 1 year of membership with doula resources
> Your comprehensive online birth doula course
> 12 months of community mentorship
> DTI Digital Guide to guide you through your training and to use with clients
> DTI Certification Guide
> Certification for life: once you are certified through DTI, you never have to recertify!
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What You'll Learn
> Birth Anatomy and Physiology - In this section, you'll learn the basics of fetal positions, hormones, the cervix, the pelvis, signs and stages of the labor process, as well as some essentials on pain medication and other interventions.
> Life as a Birth Doula - We'll talk about the role of a doula, having back-up, and self care.
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Postpartum Doula Training
Our postpartum doula training equips you to provide comprehensive support to families and birthing individuals after childbirth.
In this course, you'll learn how to provide sensitive, inclusive and comprehensive care after a client's birth.
All about our Postpartum Training
In this program, you’ll learn DTI’s core concepts, receive access to comprehensive postpartum training, and of course receive certification for life. Offered online, this training is flexible, affordable and geared toward building and cultivating community within your practice, as you learn at your own pace.
What's Included in your Tuition
> 1 year of membership with doula resources
> Your comprehensive online postpartum doula course
> 12 months of community mentorship
> DTI Digital Guide to guide you through your training and to use with clients
> DTI Certification Guide
> Certification for life: once you are certified through DTI, you never have to recertify!