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The ExpertRating Doula Certification covers all the relevant topics in depth, which give you extensive information about the working of a doula. Doulas are a part of the most beautiful experience in this world—childbirth. It is a miracle; a life-giving miracle. And there can be nothing more nurturing than supporting a woman before, during and after childbirth. A woman needs as much love and support as possible during these times and a doula does all that and more. Through this course, we will help you develop your communication skills, we will help you understand who a doula is, we will help you learn about the physiology of pregnancy among the many other things that you will learn to understand the meaning of being a doula.
Sierra Hamm, a baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse, brings an eclectic ten years of experience in the birth world alive with this Expert Rating Doula Program. She began her career feeling called to be with women upon learning about the high maternal and infant mortality rate in her home country of the United States. After becoming a certified doula, she achieved her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Eastern Kentucky University. She has since worked in a 4,000+ deliveries per year, metropolitan hospital labor and delivery unit, a free-standing birth center, and the planned home birth setting as well. She hopes that this course will offer a holistic and accessible Doula Certification, allowing people from any sphere of affluence to learn and adopt essential principles of childbirth support.
Doula Certification Program
About the Author
The Final Certification Test
About doulas and job forecast
Learning objectives, course outline and expectations
Conclusion
References and Supplementary Content
Self Study Multiple Choice Questions
Self Study Descriptive Questions
Doula Basics
Types of doulas
Patient Advocacy
Informed consent
Doulas Responsibilities and Standards of Practice Code of Conduct
State of Maternity Care in the United States
Conclusion
References and Supplementary Content
Self Study Multiple Choice Questions
Self Study Descriptive Questions
Empathy
Empathy Continued
Active Listening
Confidence building and Community referrals
Affirmations
Conclusion
References and Supplementary Content
Self Study Multiple Choice Questions
Self Study Descriptive Questions
Introduction
Relaxation exercises
Breathing
Visualization
Deep muscle relaxation
Meditation
Hypnosis
Positions
Optimal Fetal Positioning VS. Spinning Babies
Miles Circuit
Hydrotherapy
Massage
Aromatherapy
Nutrition, Hydration, and Elimination
Maintenance of Therapeutic Milieu
Conclusion
References and Supplementary Content
Self Study Descriptive Questions
Self Study Multiple Choice Questions
Community support list
Motivational Interviewing
Non-violent Communication
Assertive Communication
Honesty and respect
Information about labor, birth, and beyond
Conclusion
References and Supplementary Content
Self Study Descriptive Questions
Self Study Multiple Choice Questions
Brief introduction to anatomy and physiology
Understanding Labor Mechanics
Chemicals of Love and Birth
Understand the birthing process from a holistic view
First Phase: Prodromal or Early Labor
First Stage: Active Phase
First stage, Third Phase: Transition
Second Stage: Pushing and Birth
Third Stage: Placental Delivery
Fourth Stage: Breastfeeding and Bonding
The perspective and importance of the father
Conclusion
References and Supplementary Content
Self Study Descriptive Questions
Self Study Multiple Choice Questions
Introduction
Analgesia
Induction
Augmentation
NPO status
Fetal Monitoring
Cesarean Section
Cesarean Section Continued
Newborn Interventions
Newborn Interventions Continued
Conclusion
References and Supplementary Content
Self Study Descriptive Questions
Self Study Multiple Choice Questions
Introduction
First visit (or electronically)
Second visit
Mother's history
Birth and Postpartum Planning
Birth plan formats
Difficult conversations with providers
Birthing classes and methods
Conclusion
Self Study Descriptive Questions
Self Study Multiple Choice Questions
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Continued
Newborn care and safe sleep
Postpartum Obstetric, Pediatrician, and Doula appointments
Postpartum Obstetric, Pediatrician, and Doula appointments Continued
Conclusion
References and Supplementary Content
Self Study Descriptive Questions
Self Study Multiple Choice Questions
Personal goals using SMART goal setting
Finding a doula group practice or volunteer doula group
Private Practice
Private Practice Continued
Conclusion
References and Supplementary Content
Self Study Descriptive Questions
Self Study Multiple Choice Questions
The final exam is fully based upon the Doula Courseware that is provided as part of the Doula Certification. If you go through the courseware properly, you should not have a problem clearing the exam. The exam consists of multiple-choice questions from different chapters of the Doula Courseware.
How do I get certified?The process of getting yourself certified is very simple. All you have to do is buy the ExpertRating Doula Course for $69.99. Log in to your ExpertRating account using your password. Go through the Doula Courseware, which could take from one week to one month — depending upon how hard you work and your level of experience — and take the certification exam at your convenience. You can take the exam within one year of buying the certification. The result of the exam appears as soon as it is completed, and your certificate is mailed immediately.
What learning aids will I get?The ExpertRating Doula Courseware includes the following learning aid: 24 x 7 access to the ExpertRating Doula Courseware.
What are the course start dates?You can access the ExpertRating Doula Courseware as soon as your payment is processed successfully, and you can complete your Doula Certification within one year of enrollment.
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You can buy this Doula Courseware (leading to Doula Certification) at a special offer price of only $99.99 that includes the in-depth Doula Courseware and the exam fee. This is the "best value-for-money" Doula education program available till date.
Worldwide airmail delivery of the hardcopy Doula certificate. The certificate can be used to prove your certified status and does not mention the word "online".
An online transcript that mentions your score and which you can use to prove your certified credentials on the Internet at any time.
In case you fail the final exam, you can retake the exam for $10.
After the completion of this course, you will have the knowledge to take the right steps in the direction of becoming a trained doula. Once you are trained as a doula, you can expect to have a great future ahead because there is a significant increase in the demand of midwives and nurse-midwives. In the U.S., nurse-midwifery can be legally practiced in the District of Columbia and all the 50 states. The 2016-17 Occupational Outlook Handbook of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says that the median annual salary for nurse midwives is $96,970. You can expect to earn according to where you are located and how much experience you have as a doula, in addition to the training you have acquired and how you keep your training updated. All these factors will decide your salary as a doula.
Very satisfied with the course content. It truly helped me gain knowledge and clients.
Good Doula course! It covered all the relevant topics in depth and provided extensive information. Thank you so much!
I was very impressed with the quality of the content. Convenient and affordable.
Great course and the certification process was seamless. The mailed certificate looks great and is printed on a very heavy stock.
I would recommend this program to others because it is convenient to learning at your own pace.
An authentic course for becoming a trained doula. I learned so much! Very helpful!
Great Certification Program! The course material was worth the money I paid.
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