The Full Spectrum Doula training offers a comprehensive learning opportunity to become a perinatal professional. With 12 virtual class sessions and 14 online modules, you will learn the skills and competencies to become a birth and postpartum doula. In this course, you will receive training in trauma-focused birth and postpartum support, infant feeding, the importance of the reproductive story, and so much more. At the end of 20 weeks, you will have completed the coursework toward Birth, and Postpartum Doula certification.Â
In addition to your birth and postpartum certification, you will have 2 years to complete your certification in Fertility Support Practitioner and Infant and Pregnancy Loss support. The goal of the Full Spectrum Doula training is to provide you with the full spectrum of knowledge in reproductive support.
4 certifications, one price.
The Birth and Postpartum Live Meetings:Â
Students will be asked to participate in 12, 3 hour live meetings, via Zoom, with experienced DTC instructors and guest speakers.
A requirement for this program is that students must attend a minimum of 9 out of 12 live webinars to be recognized as having completed the program. Webinars will be recorded for playback purposes and sent to only registered members who have been provided the access to this course.
Mentorship Opportunities:
Students will have are offered 20 weeks to continue the full module expectations and to book their final exam (from the date of module access).  During that time mentoring through DTC drop-in’s or requested one-on-one’s are available to all members.
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o Each week, you will gain access a new module that contains video and audio lessons, slide deck, hand outs, links and resource lists, worksheets, and reflection and/or quiz questions.
o You will have live webinars with one of our DTC instructors, staff, and/or perinatal experts. Â You must attend a minimum of 6 out of 10 modules to graduate from this program and are responsible for watching all missed sessions. All modules will be recorded for playback and shared only with registered members. Please check the registration link below for Day and Time.
o At the end of each module you will submit your module assignments and complete a short quiz before advancing to the next content.
o You will receive a certificate of completion upon completing all modules, a minimum of 6 of the 10 live webinars, all assignments, your community support projects and your online final exam.
Students will be asked to support three (3) clients through the birth and postpartum period within 2 years of start of the Full Spectrum Doula Training. Â
An evaluation must be completed by the clients and students have the option of choosing which form of support they wish to offer. This requirement meets the expectations of provincial doula associations and ensures that persons completing this program can apply for professional liability insurance.
Estimate time commitment: 6 hours per week on modules, 3 hours per week for live webinars, approximately 30 hours for assignments and practicum.
Total expected hours over 20 weeks: approximately 120 hours
Contact hours with instructors:Â estimated at 48 hours
The Full Spectrum Doula Training investment is $1499 CAD + applicable taxes.
By registering for this training, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
Your presence at 6 of 10 live webinars, recorded, and with your camera on. No partial credit can be awarded
Training Information & Eligibility:
You have read through the Resources & Policies at www.doulatraining.ca, including but not limited to our Cancellation Policy, Equity & Inclusion Policy, Harassment & Discrimination Policy, and Complaint Policies & Procedures prior to registering. You acknowledge that all materials are taught in an online format and that you will be asked to submit quizzes at the end of each module and assignments at the end of your program, prior to writing a final online exam.
There are no age or educational pre requisites for taking this program and DTC works with providers across many countries, with only limited exceptions. If you are a provider outside of Canada or the United States we recommend that you contact any local doula associations to ensure that our programs can be used for any required authorization.
You have 20 weeks from the time you start this program to complete the modules. Extensions can be granted by request and will be granted under extreme circumstances (e.g., a humanitarian crisis, illness or injury).
Practicum:
Any additional costs related to the 3 client practicums are not covered by DTC. Doula Canada requires that all persons in this 14 week program submit client evaluations within one (1 ) year of completing their exam. Submitting the evaluations will allow you to maintain your life-time certification with DTC. Failure to submit an evaluation will result in removal from Doula Canada as a member in good-standing and revocation of certification status. Evaluations are provided by Doula Canada and students will be offered support by our team of mentors.
Professionalism:
You will show up on time and be fully present for each live session that you attend, acting in a professional manner. You will reach out to our faculty or any staff if any unexpected issues arise. You agree to take full responsibility for addressing your needs in the area of accessible learning, self-care, and compassionate treatment of peers and DTC staff. The faculty and staff reserve the right to remove trainees at any time if the trainee creates an unsafe or unprofessional environment for you or other trainees, or for any reason that does not represent the policies of DTC.
Accommodation:Â
Doula Training Canada follows the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). We ask that if you are in need of any special accommodations that will allow you to take your training with us online, please email us with special requests at least fourteen days before the scheduled training. If, during the training, a need for an accommodation arises, you are expected to contact your instructor and/or DTC staff immediately and we will work with you to discuss the best possible solution.
Confidentiality:
You are asked to respect the confidentiality of other trainees and our staff during your time with DTC. Confidentiality with clients will be discussed by your trainer/s. Trainees who observe a problem with another trainee are asked to bring the problem to the lead trainer for the specific session or DTC administration, as per the set policies and guidelines.  Similarly, if a staff member acts unprofessionally we ask that you email DTC administration as soon as possible.
Preparedness for doing your own work:
Throughout your training you will be expected to participate in working through your module content in the role of doula support or perinatal support. You are responsible for your own scheduling, discipline, and follow through on projects and module expectations. In registering you recognize the set amount of time that you have access to the program and agree to work towards completion in the timeframe set forth by DTC and its vocational expectations. Mentoring can be accessed by emailing our staff at info@doulatraining.ca and we are always prepared to assist you if you communicate your questions or needs. Each program at DTC may have a slightly different timeframe and we encourage you to review these details prior to registering.
Who may apply:
This course is for new registrants only. Those who have previously registered with DTC in either the Self Study (virtual) training or the in-person workshop option should continue in their studies under that format.
Options for tuition fees:Â
Instalment plans are available via Sezzle. If this is not an available option to you please contact info@doulatraining.ca to discuss other payment plan options with DTC. Our registration staff is happy to work with you to discuss Etransfer, PayPal, or Square payment preferences that we can support you with.
