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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.
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Doula Certification Program
About the Author
The Final Certification Test
Who is a Doula?
Responsibilities of a Doula
Strategist
Emotional and Spiritual Support Provider
Providing Physical Support
The Physiologic Process of Birth
Conclusion
Self-Study Multiple-Choice Questions
Self-Study Descriptive Questions
References
Effective Communication
Listening Skills
Projecting Confidence and Professionalism
Self-Study Multiple-Choice Questions
Self-Study Descriptive Questions
Professional Relationship Building
Health Habits
Preparation for Birth
Coming Home with the Baby
Self-Study Multiple-Choice Questions
Self-Study Descriptive Questions
Cardiovascular System
Renal and Gastrointestinal Systems
Musculoskeletal System
Respiratory and Nervous Systems
Other Body Systems
Other Body Systems (continued)
Self-Study Multiple-Choice Questions
Self-Study Descriptive Questions
Physical Health
Healthy Diet
Self-Care
Emotional Health
Social and Mental Health
Environmental Health
Spiritual Health
Self-Study Multiple-Choice Questions
Self-Study Descriptive Questions
Identification of Expectations
History of Previous Birth Experience
Cultural Needs and Preferences
Cultural Needs and Preferences (continued-I)
Cultural Needs and Preferences (continued-II)
Health Issues
Self-Study Multiple-Choice Questions
Self-Study Descriptive Questions
Labor Support
Emotional Support
Physical Support
Educational Support
Summary
Self-Study Multiple-Choice Questions
Self-Study Descriptive Questions
Prelabor
The Dilation Stage (4 phases)
The Dilation Stage (4 phases) (continued)
Birthing Stage (3 phases)
Birthing Stage (3 phases) (continued)
Self-Study Multiple-Choice Questions
Self-Study Descriptive Questions
Unexpected Outcomes/Problems in Pregnancy
Premature Labor
Hypertension and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
Herpes Lesion and Breech Presentation
Arrest of Active Labor and Postpartum Hemorrhage
Cord Prolapse
Self-Study Multiple-Choice Questions
Self-Study Descriptive Questions
Prenatal Services
Preparation of Birth Plan
The Dilation Stage (4 phases) (continued)
Preparation of Birth Plan (continued)
Self-Study Multiple-Choice Questions
Self-Study Descriptive Questions
Postnatal Doula Services Guidelines
Breastfeeding Education and Support
Baby Care Services
Housekeeping and Meal Preparation
Available Resources and Referrals
Postpartum Physician Appointment
Self-Study Multiple-Choice Questions
Self-Study Descriptive 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 $69.99 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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