Required Training for Initial Birth Doula Certification
- An NCB approved foundational birth doula training that includes the core competencies of:
- Perinatal counseling and support services
- Labor support
- Infant care
- Cultural competency/Cultural humility (a minimum of six hours)
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance (a minimum of 30 minutes)
- Trauma informed care (a minimum of four hours)
- All training for initial certification must have been completed within the past five years
- Continuing education for certification renewals needs to be completed within the renewal period
Please note, if your foundational birth doula training does not include the minimum hours required for cultural competency/cultural humility, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance, or trauma informed care, you must complete one or more separate trainings in that topic.
Approved Foundational Training in the Core Competencies (Perinatal Counseling and Support Services, Labor Support, and Infant Care)
Currently Expert Rating is the most affordable training for the core competencies, but does not include trauma informed care, cultural competency or HIPAA training. Please contact contactus@nevadacertboard.org for additional training options and stay tuned for website updates.
- Birthing Advocacy Doula Training (BADT)
- Birth Arts International
- Birthing from Within, Birth Doula Training
- Childbirth International (CBI)
- Childbirth Professionals, International
- Commonsense Childbirth, Inc. (Hybrid/Sacramento, California)
- Cornerstone (cornerstonedoulatrainings.teachable.com)
- Doula Trainings International
- Doulas of North America (DONA)
- Expert Rating
- Healthconnect One (Employer contract only)
- Mama Glow
- MaternityWise
- National Black Doulas Association®
- Prodoula
- The Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association (CAPPA)
- The International Doula Institute
- UNLV Beginning Doula Course – Birth Doula Certificate
- Uzazi Village Perinatal Doula
- Well Rounded Momma
Approved Additional Topics Options
Cultural Competency/Cultural Humility
- Food for Thought
- Elle Psychological Services Cultural Competency
- Elle Psychological Services Trauma-Informed Care
- Engaging Indigenous Communities in Health Equity Activities
- Moving Beyond Cultural Competence to Cultural Intelligence
- Please see the Larson Institute’s Catalog for free cultural competency (cultural humility/sensitivity) archived webinars and training. You must create a free account to access training.
- Self-Paced Nevada Cultural Competency Training
- Substance Use Disorders in Special Populations
- Weaving Success: Evaluation in Indian Country
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Trauma Informed Care
- Trauma Informed Care to Support Health and Well-Being – Part One (1 hour)
- Trauma Informed Care to Support Health and Well-Being – Part Two (1 hour)
- Healing, Resiliency, and Trauma-Informed Care & Practice with Dr. Tami DeCoteau (3.3 hours)
- Secondary Trauma: Becoming Aware and Resilient, ($40, 2 hours)
- Trauma-Informed Care in HIV Prevention and Care Services (1 hour)
- Youth at the Center: Effective and Equitable Support at Adolescent Healthcare Clinics Across Washington State