CAPPA | Dual/Transfer Program

The Dual/Transfer Labour Doula Program

Description:

This program was designed due to the extremely high demand for those doulas who are already trained or certified through another nationally recognized doula certification organization but who wish to become a CAPPA Canada certified labour doula without having to attend another doula training workshop or attend additional certification births.

There are two (2) tracks available:

TRACK 1: For those who are not yet certified but have taken a doula training workshop through a nationally recognized organization.

TRACK 2: For those who are currently certified as a labour doula through other nationally recognized organizations.

TRACK 1: Dual/Transfer Program Requirements

What you need to do to apply:

1. Write a letter of intent to the CAPPA Canada Executive Directors and the CAPPA Canada Labour Doula Director explaining why you wish to become a CAPPA Canada certified labour doula.

2. Provide proof of attendance at a doula training workshop within the last (1) year, taught by another nationally recognized doula certification organization.

3. Complete the Pre-Workshop Study Guide (available here) and submit it with your letter of intent. Before entering the CAPPA Canada Labour Doula Distance Program, applicants should have a basic knowledge of the following: anatomy of the female reproductive system and breasts; physiology of pregnancy, birth, postpartum and breastfeeding; definitions of medical terms regarding labour.

4. Prepare a list of childbirth resources available in your area and submit it with the letter of intent.

Send to info@cappacanada.ca (put in the email subject line: Application for Dual/Transfer CLD Program - TRACK 1) or by mail to: National Head Office - CAPPA Canada, 3445 Trim Road, PO Box 5, Ottawa, Ontario, K4B 1J3

1. Once accepted in the program, purchase the TRACK 1 Dual/Transfer Labour Doula Certification Package ($160.00), available at our store (a proof of purchase is required when submitting your certification requirements). It includes the CAPPA Canada Labour Doula Manual and the CAPPA Canada Labour Doula Certification Packet.

2. Be a member of CAPPA Canada ($55.00 for a 1 year membership; rebates available for multi-year memberships). All CAPPA Canada certified professionals are required to maintain continuous membership. A lapse in your CAPPA Canada membership will result in a $50.00 reinstatement fee and all overdue membership fees must be paid. CAPPA Canada certified professionals who let their membership lapse more than 120 days must pay a $100.00 reinstatement fee plus all past due membership fees.

3. Choose and read five (5) books from the CAPPA CLD required reading list (available here).

4. Attend a local breastfeeding class (ie La Leche League) or breastfeeding consultation as an observer/volunteer with an IBCLC (a proof of attendance is required for either choices - minimum of 4 hours - when submitting your certification requirements). Submit a 250-300 words summary of what you learnt (use Form B: Speciality Class Observation Form, available in the CAPPA Canada Certification Packet). If no class is available in your area, please contact CAPPA Canada for a substitute.

5. Attend a local childbirth education series as an observer (complete series). The class must be taught by a certified childbirth educator and must be at least 12 hours in total length (proof required). Submit a detailed outline of topics, time allotments, and media used (use Form A: Class Observation Form available in the CAPPA Canada Certification Packet). If no class is available, contact CAPPA Canada about a video option.

6. Attend three (3) labours/births as a doula. These births must be attended after completing step 4 (attending a CAPPA Canada Labour Doula Certification Workshop). For each birth, you must be present before or at the onset of active labour until the immediate postpartum period right after the birth. If a Cesarean birth is attended, it may only be used as one of your three (3) births.

Submit a summary of each birth, including a brief description of the labour, the role of the doula at this birth, the mother's reaction to the labour and birth, the reaction of the medical staff to the doula's presence and what you learned from this birth (use Form C: Labour/Birth Observation Form, available in the CAPPA Canada Certification Packet).
Submit copies of good evaluations from the parents, doctor/midwife, and a second attendant (nurse/ midwife). In other words, for each birth you attend as a doula, you must submit three (3) evaluations.

7. Submit two letters of recommendation from a certified labour doula, certified childbirth educator, certified lactation educator, certified postpartum doula, certified antepartum doula, midwife, obstetrician, or lactation consultant (IBCLC). One letter for a character reference and the other as a professional reference.

8. Pass the test on labour doula skills and knowledge. The test is an open book test and the answer sheet must be submitted for your final certification. An 85% passing grade is required. The test is available in the CAPPA Canada Labour Doula Certification Packet.

9. Sign and agree to the CAPPA Code of Conduct, Philosophy, Scope of Practice and Grievance Policy.

10. Submit the necessary fees for certification ($75.00*).

In the event a candidate fails to pass certification requirements, the candidate has up to one (1) year to complete the failed portions of the certification requirements. There will be no further processing fees. The candidate who exceeds one (1) year to complete the aforementioned portions of certification may be asked to re-enter the certification program and may incur additional fees.

Note: CAPPA Canada encourages its birth professional in-training to submit their certification requirements electronically. If this is not a possibility, the paperwork must be submitted by mail and NO ORIGINALS should be sent, only photocopies.

TRACK 2: Dual/Transfer Program Requirements

What you need to do to apply:

1. Write a letter of intent to the CAPPA Canada Executive Directors and the CAPPA Canada Labour Doula Director explaining why you wish to become a CAPPA Canada certified labour doula.

2. Provide proof of current labour doula certification by another nationally recognized doula certification organization.

3. Prepare a list of childbirth resources available in your area and submit it with the letter of intent.

1. Once accepted in the program, purchase the TRACK 2 Dual/Transfer Labour Doula Certification Packet ($125.00), available at our store (a proof of purchase is required when submitting your certification requirements). It includes the CAPPA Canada Labour Doula Manual and the CAPPA Canada Labour Doula Certification Packet.

3. Choose and read five (2) books from the CAPPA CLD required reading list (available here).

4. Submit two letters of recommendation from a certified labour doula, certified childbirth educator, certified lactation educator, certified postpartum doula, certified antepartum doula, midwife, obstetrician, or lactation consultant (IBCLC). One letter for a character reference and the other as a professional reference.

5. Pass the test on labour doula skills and knowledge. The test is an open book test and the answer sheet must be submitted for your final certification. An 85% passing grade is required. The test is available in the CAPPA Canada Labour Doula Certification Packet.

6. Sign and agree to the CAPPA Code of Conduct, Philosophy, Scope of Practice and Grievance Policy.

7. Submit the necessary fees for certification ($75.00*).

* Certification Processing Fee is due with the submission of completed Certification Application.

Certification Results Policy

It will take approximately 4-6 weeks for CAPPA Canada to grade and process your certification materials once received. CAPPA Canada receives a high volume of certification requests. CAPPA Canada will contact you by letter or email within that time frame once your application has been reviewed.

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