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Birth Doula Certification Comparison Chart
The Organizations
* this is not a certification organization, but a referral source for Christian birth professionals, see Titus 2
Birthing
** this is not a certification organization, this is a support, continuing education and referral organization in Canada
Getting Certified
* All prices in US funds except for GBI which is in Canadian
funds.
Certification if Certified Through Another Organization
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ALACE |
Birth Works |
CAPPA |
Childbirth
International |
DONA |
GBI |
ICEA |
Titus 2 |
Are reduced requirements offered for previous doula certification? |
Yes, but only waive the workshop |
No, due to special nature of the Birth Works Program |
Yes, DONA, ALACE and ICEA. Please
inquire regarding other organizations |
Yes |
Yes, but only waive the workshop |
Yes, previous births count |
No, reduced requirements for ICEA Certified Educators |
Yes |
Is a workshop still required? |
No, if previous workshop was approved |
Yes |
Yes, or video equivalent
(distance program) |
No |
No, if previous workshop was approved |
Yes, due to level of training, online workshop
available |
No, if previous workshop was approved |
Yes, abbreviated workshop |
Reduced Requirements |
Same as above, but without workshop attendance |
See above |
Requirements |
With certification
with another organization AND evidence of support of at least
30 women, may opt to sit exam on physiology without any study work, and may
opt to not do the Level 1 Labor Support Skills module, only need to provide
evaluations from 2 births, reduced fee |
Same as above, but without workshop attendance |
See above; additionally, certain applicants may request
to challenge workshop |
Same as above, but without workshop attendance |
Verification of Certification; High School diploma or equivalent; Adult/Infant CPR |
Policies, Contracts and Yearly Renewal
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ALACE |
Birth Works |
CAPPA |
Childbirth
International |
DONA |
GBI |
ICEA |
Titus 2 |
Policies or Contracts |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, student
contract |
No |
Yes |
Signature required? |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Continuing Education Required |
8 CEU's and a summary of one birth attended each year |
Write about your experience at one birth you attended that year |
8 CEU's every year |
Yes, 10 CEU's and
evidence of supporting 6 women every three years |
Yes |
No |
2.4 CEU's every four years |
Yes, at least one workshop every year |
Renewal or Recertification fees |
$50/year membership (1 year included in fees) |
$55/year includes newsletter, Primal Health Research newsletter, etc. |
$75 recertification fee; $40/year membership fee |
Membership - $35 per
year (discount for 2 or 3 year membership), lifetime membership available |
$32.80/year membership; recertification fee of $60, certification good for three years |
No, however
continuing education is strongly encouraged for alumni |
$75 recertification fee; $30 annual membership fee |
$20/year membership |
Doula Support and Referral
Other Certifications Available Through Organization
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ALACE |
Birth Works |
CAPPA |
Childbirth
International |
DONA |
GBI |
ICEA |
Titus 2 |
Childbirth Education Certification |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, diploma program (Dip CBEd) |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Antepartum Doula
Certification |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Postpartum Doula Certification |
No |
Yes, part of birth doula certification |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Monitrice Certification |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Lactation Counsellor Certification |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Lactation Professional Certification |
No |
No |
Yes, Lactation
Educator |
No |
No |
Yes, Lactation
Counsellor |
No |
No |
Postnatal
Educator Certification |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Perinatal Fitness
Educator Certification |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Teen Support |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Adoption Support |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Copyright Mother Care 1999-2006. Compiled and written by Connie Banack.
Updated January 03, 2006.
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