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Birth Doula Trainer Course
Penny Simkin teaches this course, which prepares highly experienced educators and doulas to offer birth doula training in their communities. The Doula Trainer Course consists of the Birth Doula Skills Workshop (four days, used as a teaching laboratory) and one day of teacher training.
The course focuses on class content and teaching methods. Students analyze different teaching styles, learn how to develop learning objectives, and explore ways to teach about ethical issues, scope of practice, and professional standards.
Prerequisites
Before attending, applicants must meet DONA International standards and receive DONA International approval to attend the Birth Doula Trainer Course.
Visit the DONA International web site for complete requirements to attend and steps for approval as a DONA International Birth Doula Trainer.
Preference is given to applicants from communities where birth doula training is unavailable.
To Apply:
Submit your application to DONA International. Please allow plenty of time for approval of your application.
FACULTY: Visit Simkin Center Faculty for Penny Simkin's biographical information.