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LIVE VIRTUAL BOOSTER -NOV 2025

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HANDS-ON SKILLS

Hands-on doula skills are such an important part of the work we do. Sometimes as a new doula it may be what we feel most apprehensive about. If you’ve done your coursework all online you may feel like you’re “missing out” on something important. The truth is you’ve been helping people around you your whole life and it will all feel so ‘intuitive’ and ‘normal’ when you are at a birth or postpartum shift. But we want to give you additional skills you can use in your prenatal visits and at births and pp shifts to help you feel even MORE confident. That’s why we call it a live virtual BOOSTER because it’s meant to “boost” your existing skills.

Postpartum Doula Booster

Over the 3 hour booster we will cover:

  • Infant bathing
  • Infant soothing
  • Lactation position support
  • Babywearing at a client’s house (wrap review)
  • Postpartum scenarios and how to best support a client

Things To Have On Hand

Please feel free to bring as many of these things as you have available at home. Don’t stress too much if you’re missing a few things. You do NOT need to go out and buy them (though you may want them for your prenatal visits anyhow)

For Postpartum Booster

  • Doll to practice on
  • Infant swaddle (can be a large muslin cloth type or an actual velcro swaddler)
  • Facecloths
  • Anything else you’d like explained!

Fees

This course is FREE to any Doula Canada students who have purchased a self-directed course. Please get the coupon code from our home office. For anyone else who’d like to join us please purchase the course. li[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

LIVE VIRTUAL BOOSTER – JUNE 2025

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HANDS-ON SKILLS

Hands-on doula skills are such an important part of the work we do. Sometimes as a new doula it may be what we feel most apprehensive about. If you’ve done your coursework all online you may feel like you’re “missing out” on something important. The truth is you’ve been helping people around you your whole life and it will all feel so ‘intuitive’ and ‘normal’ when you are at a birth or postpartum shift. But we want to give you additional skills you can use in your prenatal visits and at births and pp shifts to help you feel even MORE confident. That’s why we call it a live virtual BOOSTER because it’s meant to “boost” your existing skills.

Postpartum Doula Booster

Over the 3 hour booster we will cover:

  • Infant bathing
  • Infant soothing
  • Lactation position support
  • Babywearing at a client’s house (wrap review)
  • Postpartum scenarios and how to best support a client

Things To Have On Hand

Please feel free to bring as many of these things as you have available at home. Don’t stress too much if you’re missing a few things. You do NOT need to go out and buy them (though you may want them for your prenatal visits anyhow)

For Postpartum Booster

  • Doll to practice on
  • Infant swaddle (can be a large muslin cloth type or an actual velcro swaddler)
  • Facecloths
  • Anything else you’d like explained!

Fees

This course is FREE to any Doula Canada students who have purchased a self-directed course. Please get the coupon code from our home office. For anyone else who’d like to join us please purchase the course. li[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

IN PERSON | POSTPARTUM DOULA | TORONTO, ON | MAR 3-4, 2025

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Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training!

Are you ready to fulfill your dream of becoming a doula? Prefer to learn in person?

Join us for our client-centred and trauma-informed hybrid doula course as we guide you through interactive teaching and hands-on demonstrations! The in-person workshop creates the opportunity for students to learn, hold space, and boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors.

The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time every day. Please note you must be in attendance all days in order to qualify for the in-person course requirements.

  • March 3, 2025
  • March 4, 2025.

Toronto location: TBD.

As part of your doula certification, you will be expected to complete online learning modules and related assignments alongside in-person training attendance. 

*If you’d like to register for the Dual Stream (Labour Doula AND Postpartum Doula) please select the Dual Stream fee.

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IN PERSON | POSTPARTUM DOULA | LONDON, ON | OCT 21-22, 2024

Postpartum Doula
postpartum doula training

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Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training!

Are you ready to fulfill your dream of becoming a doula? Prefer to learn in person?

Join us for our client-centered and trauma-informed hybrid doula course as we guide you through interactive teaching and hands-on demonstrations! The in-person workshop creates the opportunity for students to learn, hold space, and boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors.

The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time every day. Please note you must be in attendance all days in order to qualify for the in-person course requirements.

As part of your doula certification, you will be expected to complete online learning modules and related assignments alongside in-person training attendance. 

  • October 21, 2024
  • October 22, 2024

*If you’d like to register for the Birth & Postpartum Doula training please select that fee 

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

Your presence at the event in its totality, agreement to participate in a professional manner throughout the training.  No partial credit can be awarded.

___________________________________________________________________

Training Information & Eligibility:

You have read through the Resources and policies at www.doulatraining.ca, including but not limited to our Cancellation Policy, Equity & Inclusion Policy, Harassment and Discrimination Policy, and Complaint Policies & Procedures prior to registering.  You acknowledge that all materials are taught in an in-person format and that the training is a part of the full course, including modules, quizzes, practicum, and exams.

There are no age or educational prerequisites 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.

Professionalism:
You will show up on time and be fully present for all days that you are expected to attend, and always in the spirit of professionalism  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, please email us with special requests at least fourteen (14) days before the scheduled training.  If, during the training, a need for an accommodation arises, you are expected to communicate with 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 the training activities as a representative in the role of doula support or perinatal support.  You are responsible for scheduling, discipline, and following through on projects and module expectations outside of this training session.  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.

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IN PERSON | BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DOULA | LONDON, ON | OCT 18-22, 2024

Birth and Postpartum Doula
Birth and Postpartum Doula training

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Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training!

Are you ready to fulfill your dream of becoming a doula? Prefer to learn in person?

Join us for our client-centred and trauma-informed hybrid doula course as we guide you through interactive teaching and hands-on demonstrations! The in-person workshop creates the opportunity for students to learn, hold space, and boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors.

The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time every day. Please note you must be in attendance all days in order to qualify for the in-person course requirements.

As part of your doula certification, you will be expected to complete online learning modules and related assignments alongside in-person training attendance. 

  • October 18, 2024
  • October 19, 2024
  • October 20, 2024
  • October 21, 2024
  • October 22, 2024

Your presence at the event in its totality, agreement to participate in a professional manner throughout the training.  No partial credit can be awarded.

___________________________________________________________________

Training Information & Eligibility:

You have read through the Resources and policies at www.doulatraining.ca, including but not limited to our Cancellation Policy, Equity & Inclusion Policy, Harassment and Discrimination Policy, and Complaint Policies & Procedures prior to registering.  You acknowledge that all materials are taught in an in-person format and that the training is a part of the full course, including modules, quizzes, practicum, and exams.

There are no age or educational prerequisites 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.

Professionalism:
You will show up on time and be fully present for all days that you are expected to attend, and always in the spirit of professionalism  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, please email us with special requests at least fourteen (14) days before the scheduled training.  If, during the training, a need for an accommodation arises, you are expected to communicate with 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 the training activities as a representative in the role of doula support or perinatal support.  You are responsible for scheduling, discipline, and following through on projects and module expectations outside of this training session.  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.

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IN PERSON | BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DOULA | DARTMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA | NOV 1-5, 2024

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Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training!

Are you ready to fulfill your dream of becoming a doula? Prefer to learn in person?

Join us for our client-centred and trauma-informed hybrid doula course as we guide you through interactive teaching and hands-on demonstrations! The in-person workshop creates the opportunity for students to learn, hold space, and boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors.

The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time every day. Please note you must be in attendance all days in order to qualify for the in-person course requirements.

As part of your doula certification, you will be expected to complete online learning modules and related assignments alongside in-person training attendance. 

  • November 1, 2024
  • November 2, 2024
  • November 3, 2024
  • November 4, 2024
  • November 5, 2024

Location: Perinatal wellness center, 250 Baker Dr Suite 238, Dartmouth NS

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IN PERSON | POSTPARTUM DOULA | DARTMOUTH, NS | NOV 4-5, 2024

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Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your IN-PERSON training!

Are you ready to fulfill your dream of becoming a doula? Prefer to learn in person?

Join us for our client-centred and trauma-informed hybrid doula course as we guide you through interactive teaching and hands-on demonstrations! The in-person workshop creates the opportunity for students to learn, hold space, and boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors.

The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time every day. Please note you must be in attendance all days in order to qualify for the in-person course requirements.

  • November 4, 2024
  • November 5, 2024

Location: Perinatal Wellness Center, 250 Baker Dr Suite 238, Dartmouth NS B2W 6L4

As part of your doula certification, you will be expected to complete online learning modules and related assignments alongside in-person training attendance. 

*If you’d like to register for the Birth Doula AND Postpartum Doula please select that ticket.

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LIVE VIRTUAL | POSTPARTUM DOULA | ONLINE | JULY 13/14, 2024

Postpartum Doula
postpartum doula training

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Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for LIVE VIRTUAL training!

THIS TRAINING WILL RUN FROM 9-5pm EST  on the following days : 

  • July 13, 2024
  • July 14, 2024

Are you ready to fulfill your dream of becoming a doula? 

Join us for our client-centered and trauma-informed hybrid doula course as we guide you through interactive teaching and demonstrations! The VIRTUAL  workshop creates the opportunity for students to learn, hold space, and boost their confidence alongside peers and our experienced team of instructors.

The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST time every day as listed above.

Please note you must be in attendance all days in order to qualify for the course requirements.

As part of your doula certification, you will be expected to complete online learning modules and related assignments alongside in-person training attendance. 

*If you’d like to register for the Birth & Postpartum Doula training please select that fee 

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

Your presence at the event in its totality, agreement to participate in a professional manner throughout the training.  No partial credit can be awarded.

___________________________________________________________________

Training Information & Eligibility:

You have read through the Resources and policies at www.doulatraining.ca, including but not limited to our Cancellation Policy, Equity & Inclusion Policy, Harassment and Discrimination Policy, and Complaint Policies & Procedures prior to registering.  You acknowledge that all materials are taught in an in-person format and that the training is a part of the full course, including modules, quizzes, practicum, and exams.

There are no age or educational prerequisites 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.

Professionalism:
You will show up on time and be fully present for all days that you are expected to attend, and always in the spirit of professionalism  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, please email us with special requests at least fourteen (14) days before the scheduled training.  If, during the training, a need for an accommodation arises, you are expected to communicate with 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 the training activities as a representative in the role of doula support or perinatal support.  You are responsible for scheduling, discipline, and following through on projects and module expectations outside of this training session.  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.

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FULL SPECTRUM DOULA TRAINING | VIRTUAL | JUNE 21, 2024 START

Full Spectrum Doula
Full spectrum doula training

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Join our experienced Doula Canada instructors for your LIVE VIRTUAL training!

Are you ready to fulfill your dream of becoming a doula? 

This virtual program allows students to hold space with an experienced team of instructors and learn about the relational and holistic aspects of becoming a birth worker.

When you register for the Full Spectrum Doula Training  you are registering to receive training in fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum & loss support.

  • 6 scheduled LIVE webinars with experienced mentors and experts in their field (please see below)
  • Several core modules
  • Ongoing mentoring

Meetings and modules will cover but are not limited to:

  • Community commitment, practice guidelines, jurisprudence, and ethical considerations
  • Conception, pre-conception, fertility, family planning, and diverse family relationships
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Pregnancy, preparing clients for labour, self-care and safety-planning
  • Trauma-informed principles for care and trauma-focused support + counselling skills for our own trauma reflections
  • Comfort measures for birth & postpartum
  • Anti-oppression, discrimination, and decolonization of reproductive experiences
  • Loss, grief & mourning: the multi-dimensional aspects of trauma and loss
  • Compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma:  self-care planning and personal reflection by birth support themselves
  • Business and non-business models of support

Materials and modules will become available on Sunday, June 14, 2024.

Webinars will be held 9am-5pm EST via Zoom on the following dates:

  • June 21
  • June 22
  • June 23
  • July 12
  • July 13
  • July 14

Students must attend 6 live webinars to be recognized as having completed this program.  Webinars will be recorded for playback purposes and sent to only registered members who have been provided access to this course.

This course is for new registrants only.  Those who have previously registered with DTC in either the self-directed training or the in-person workshop option should continue in their studies under that format.

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FULL SPECTRUM DOULA TRAINING | VIRTUAL | SEPT 21, 2024 START

Full Spectrum Doula
Full spectrum doula training

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1717124652729{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]This virtual program allows students to hold space with an experienced team of instructors and learn about the relational and holistic aspects of becoming a birth worker.

When you register for the Full Spectrum Doula Training  you are registering to receive training in fertility, pregnancy, birth, postpartum & loss support.

– 6 scheduled LIVE webinars with experienced mentors and experts in their field (please see below)
– Several core modules
– Ongoing mentoring

Meetings and modules will cover but are not limited to:

  • Community commitment, practice guidelines, jurisprudence, and ethical considerations
  • Conception, pre-conception, fertility, family planning, and diverse family relationships
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Pregnancy, preparing clients for labour, self-care and safety-planning
  • Trauma-informed principles for care and trauma-focused support + counselling skills for our own trauma reflections
  • Comfort measures for birth & postpartum
  • Anti-oppression, discrimination, and decolonization of reproductive experiences
  • Loss, grief & mourning: the multi-dimensional aspects of trauma and loss
  • Compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma:  self-care planning and personal reflection by birth support themselves
  • Business and non-business models of support

Materials and modules will become available on Sunday, September 14, 2024

Webinars will be held 9am-5pm EST via Zoom on the following dates:

  • Sept 21, 2024
  • Sept 22, 2024
  • Sept 28, 2024
  • Sept 29, 2024
  • Oct 5, 2024
  • Oct 6, 2024

Students must attend 6 live webinars to be recognized as having completed this program.  Webinars will be recorded for playback purposes and sent to only registered members who have been provided access to this course.

This course is for new registrants only.  Those who have previously registered with DTC in either the self-directed training or the in-person workshop option should continue in their studies under that format.

Applications and registration open with LIMITED SPACE at this time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]