• Review the history of birth and understand our current context
• Learn about the history of labour support
• Explore various issues affecting under-resourced families and how you can help
• Learn about working with families from different cultures, religions, backgrounds and how you can level-up your support
• Explore your own biases and knowledge gaps

• Get a deep dive on the BEST ways to support families prenatally
• Explore a variety of activities to use in your prenatal visits with families
• Learn the MOST effective way to do a consultation with a client to get hired
• Review communication tools and strategies to make the most of your interactions with families and care providers

• Learn about the signs of labour and stages of labour.
• Explore the role of the doula and how we support people through the journey.
• Delve into the 5 elements of care: emotional, physical, informational, partner support, advocacy.
• Practice hands-on skills to use in birth to help increase comfort and decrease pain.

• Learn about the various medications families will have access to in labour and birth, their benefits and trade-offs
• Learn about the most common challenging situations and how to handle them as a doula
• Explore the reasons for cesareans and how to support families through these experiences

• Learn about normal newborn characteristics
• Learn about newborn feeding and how to support families
• Learn about perinatal health disorders

• Discuss how to get your first clients
• Learn how to get started in your practice
• Review the various options for how you can work as a doula

• Normal newborn characteristics
• Warning signs in newborns
• Diapering, bathing
• Soothing techniques

• Each class, 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.

• How to support families through PMADs
• Knowing the difference between various PMADs
• How to resource people through the “Baby Blues”
• How to provide resources for other PMADs
• Our role and scope in supporting postpartum mental health

• Review the history of the early postpartum period and understand our current context
• Learn about the history of postpartum community support
• Explore various issues affecting under-resourced families and how you can help
• Learn about working with families from different cultures, religions, backgrounds and how you can level-up your support
• Explore your own biases and knowledge gaps

By registering for this training, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

Your presence at all 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.stefanie-techops.wisdmlabs.net, 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 program submit client evaluations within two years 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: 
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@stefanie-techops.wisdmlabs.net 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: 
Instalment plans are available via Sezzle.  If this is not an available option to you please contact info@stefanie-techops.wisdmlabs.net 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.