Doula Community Training Program
A 16-week online and virtual Doula Community Training Program preparing students in trauma-informed full-spectrum doula support, birth rights and birth justice, comfort measures, prenatal,
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A 16-week online and virtual Doula Community Training Program preparing students in trauma-informed full-spectrum doula support, birth rights and birth justice, comfort measures, prenatal, labor and postpartum support, mental health awareness, advocacy, bereavement support, professional practice, and clinical preparation.
What students will be prepared to do
- Complete the published curriculum at your own pace
- Demonstrate knowledge through automatically graded assessments
- Track progress, grades, and completion requirements in one secure portal
- Prepare for the program credential and related entry-level responsibilities
Program modules at a glance
Protected slides, full lessons, quizzes, grades, and student progress remain inside the enrolled student portal.
Week 1: Foundations + Types of Doulas
[AIHT-DOULA-16W-V1] Role, scope, full-spectrum support, boundaries, consent, and professional identity.
2 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 2: Sacred Roots + Birth Justice
[AIHT-DOULA-16W-V1] Granny midwives, cultural humility, equity, disparities, autonomy, and respectful care.
2 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 3: Anatomy + Birth + Comfort Measures
[AIHT-DOULA-16W-V1] Labor terminology, common labor phases, positioning, breathing, movement, touch, and partner support.
2 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 4: Trauma-Informed Care + Emotional Comfort
[AIHT-DOULA-16W-V1] Trauma, triggers, grounding, safe language, consent, emotional safety, validation, and re-traumatization prevention.
2 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 5: Psychological Foundations
[AIHT-DOULA-16W-V1] Stress response, fight-flight-freeze, emotional regulation, attachment, coping, resilience, and self-awareness.
2 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 6: Mental Health Awareness + Referral Boundaries
[AIHT-DOULA-16W-V1] Perinatal mood concerns, anxiety, PTSD awareness, stigma, empathy, referral, crisis boundaries, and burnout prevention.
2 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 7: Advocacy + Birth Rights + CHW
[AIHT-DOULA-16W-V1] Autonomy, informed consent, refusal, respectful care, client voice, boundaries, resource navigation, and CHW collaboration.
2 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 8: Hospitality + Comfort Environment
[AIHT-DOULA-16W-V1] Client-centered care, trust, presence, environment, sensory comfort, professionalism, and emotional safety.
2 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 9: Prenatal + Comfort Teaching
[AIHT-DOULA-16W-V1] Prenatal education, birth preferences, partner preparation, comfort teaching, informed questions, and resource planning.
2 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 10: Labor Support - Core Comfort Week
[AIHT-DOULA-16W-V1] Counterpressure, breathing, movement, positioning, touch, endurance, partner coaching, and continuous labor presence.
2 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 11: Postpartum + Comfort
[AIHT-DOULA-16W-V1] Recovery support, baby blues awareness, lactation support within scope, newborn-care education, bonding, rest, nutrition, and follow-up.
2 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 12: Bereavement + Death Doula
[AIHT-DOULA-16W-V1] Grief, loss, presence, compassionate language, memory-making, boundaries, referral, and end-of-life support awareness.
2 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 13: Doula Business + Professional Practice
[AIHT-DOULA-16W-V1] Business structure, EIN, pricing, service design, marketing, branding, contracts, professionalism, records, and referral networks.
2 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 14: Integration + Professional Identity
[AIHT-DOULA-16W-V1] Integrated review of scope, comfort, trauma-informed care, birth rights, birth justice, mental health, postpartum care, advocacy, and professional identity.
2 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 15: Clinical Practicum I - Prenatal + Postpartum
[AIHT-DOULA-16W-V1] Clinical professionalism, confidentiality, prenatal and postpartum encounters, objective documentation, supervision, and reflective practice.
2 lessons · 1 assessmentWeek 16: Clinical Practicum II + Capstone
[AIHT-DOULA-16W-V1] Birth attendance, clinical completion, final reflection, skill demonstration, birth-rights application, professional growth, and future goals.
2 lessons · 1 assessmentEnrollment requirements
Students create a secure account, provide the information and documents assigned to this program, pay through Stripe, and receive course access after verified payment.
- No document upload is currently required for this program
Designed for flexible healthcare career preparation
- Adults seeking structured, career-focused healthcare training with flexible online access.
Before you enroll
How is the program delivered?
The program is delivered online and is self-paced. Students access protected lessons, original curriculum slides, assessments, grades, and progress from the LearningOS student dashboard.
When does course access begin?
Course access activates after the student completes the program-specific enrollment information, uploads all required documents, and Stripe verifies full payment.
How are tests graded?
Objective quizzes and tests are graded automatically from approved answer keys. Written or practical activities may require instructor review.
Where do I enroll?
Use the program-specific enrollment button on this page. The enrollment portal will retain this program selection so you do not have to search for it again.
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