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Get Certified as a
Postpartum Doula
In order for candidates to be
eligible for CAPPA certification they must sign and agree to
the
CAPPA philosophy,
code of conduct,
scope of practice, and
grievance policy. We reserve the right to withhold
certification to those candidates that do not meet the
requirements set forth. We also reserve the right to
withhold certification based on all contact with candidates
for certification, including, but not limited to phone
calls, e-mails, and certification materials. An
understanding of CAPPA standards of professionalism, our
scope of practice, and code of conduct must be demonstrated
by candidates at all times and in all communications.
Failure to demonstrate an understanding of the
aforementioned may result in CAPPA withholding
certification. This is rare.
While 92% of candidates do
obtain certification, CAPPA cannot guarantee certification
will be obtained by entering our program. In the event a
candidate fails to pass certification requirements, the
candidate has up to one year to complete the failed portions
of the certification requirements. There will be no further
processing fees. The candidate who exceeds one year to
complete the aforementioned portions of certification may be
asked to re-enter the certification program and may incur
additional fees.
Please allow approximately six
weeks for CAPPA to grade and process your certification
materials* once we receive them. CAPPA receives a high volume
of certification requests, and each certification request is
given individual attention. Upon successful completion of any
of the CAPPA certification programs, you will receive a CAPPA
name tag and a certificate. CAPPA certified postpartum doulas
may use the letters "CPD" after their names.
You must be at least 18
years old to certify with CAPPA.
* When submitting your
certification materials, please do not send originals.
A postpartum doula is a woman
who assists the new mother, baby, and the rest of her family
within the first few weeks after the birth of the baby.
Postpartum doulas should be good with children, patient,
non-judgmental, and knowledgeable about newborn care and
breastfeeding. The postpartum doula may offer the following:
- Breastfeeding tips
- Baby care and advice
- Household help
- Sibling care
- Meal preparation
- Errand running
- Community Resources
Information
They do not offer any form of
medical advice regarding either the mother or the baby, nor
do they perform any clinical tasks such as blood pressure
checks or vaginal exams.
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You must be at least 18
years old.
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Be a
member of CAPPA. All CAPPA certified professionals are
required to maintain continuous membership. A lapse in
your CAPPA membership will result in a $50.00
reinstatement fee and all overdue membership dues must be
paid. CAPPA certified professionals who let their
membership lapse more than 120 days must pay a $100.00
reinstatement fee plus all past due membership dues. In
order for CAPPA to issue a certificate of certification or
recertification you must have a minimum of 120 days
remaining on your current CAPPA membership. If you have
less than 120 days remaining on your membership you will
need to renew prior to your certificate being issued.
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Enter certification program by
purchasing the postpartum doula certification packet,
available in our
shop. You
can also purchase your certification packet at the training.
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Read six books from the
required reading list.
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Attend a CAPPA approved
postpartum doula training.
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Proof of infant and child CPR
certification through the American Heart Association or the
Red Cross.
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Submit two letters of
recommendation from a certified labor doula, certified
childbirth educator, certified lactation educator, certified
postpartum doula, certified antepartum doula, midwife,
obstetrician, pediatrician, or lactation consultant (IBCLC).
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Pass the test on postpartum and
childbirth topics included in your packet. The test is an open
book test and the answer sheet must be submitted with your
final certification. An 85% passing grade is required.
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Maintain a resource manual with
information on local support. The resources must at least
include the following: certified lactation consultants, breast
pump rental locations, support group information, mental
health providers that specialize in postpartum disorders, home
health agencies, and scientifically supported articles on
topics such as breastfeeding, circumcision, and formula
feeding.
Submit two letters of
recommendation and evaluations from past postpartum doula
clients with a continuum of care for no less than one week
each and a minimum of 20 hours per client.
Observe a breastfeeding class
instructed by an IBCLC, CLE or CLC with proof of attendance.
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You must be at
least 18 years old.
-
Be a
member of CAPPA. All CAPPA certified professionals are
required to maintain continuous membership. A lapse in your
CAPPA membership will result in a $50.00 reinstatement fee
and all overdue membership dues must be paid. CAPPA
certified professionals who let their membership lapse more
than 120 days must pay a $100.00 reinstatement fee plus all
past due membership dues. In order for CAPPA to issue a
certificate of certification or recertification you must
have a minimum of 120 days remaining on your current CAPPA
membership. If you have less than 120 days remaining on your
membership you will need to renew prior to your certificate
being issued.
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Enter certification
program by purchasing the distance postpartum doula
certification packet, available in our
shop.
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Read six books from
the required reading list, and submit two book reports
totaling 3,500 words. One book must deal with breastfeeding.
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Proof of infant and
child CPR certification through the American Heart
Association or the Red Cross.
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Submit two letters
of recommendation from a certified labor doula, certified
childbirth educator, certified lactation educator, certified
postpartum doula, certified antepartum doula, midwife,
obstetrician, pediatrician, or lactation consultant (IBCLC).
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Pass the test on
postpartum and childbirth topics included in your packet.
The test is an open book test and the answer sheet must be
submitted with your final certification. An 85% passing
grade is required.
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Maintain a resource
manual with information on local support. The resources must
at least include the following: certified lactation
consultants, breast pump rental locations, support group
information, mental health providers that specialize in
postpartum disorders, home health agencies, and
scientifically supported articles on topics such as
breastfeeding, circumcision, and formula feeding. Watch the
Bringing Baby Home: What Do We Do Now? (included).
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Submit two letters
of recommendation and evaluations from past postpartum doula
clients with a continuum of care for no less than one week
each and a minimum of 20 hours per client.
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Observe a
breastfeeding class instructed by an IBCLC, CLE or CLC with
proof of attendance.
-
You must be at
least 18 years old.
-
Be a
member of CAPPA. All CAPPA certified professionals are
required to maintain continuous membership. A lapse in your
CAPPA membership will result in a $50.00 reinstatement fee
and all overdue membership dues must be paid. CAPPA
certified professionals who let their membership lapse more
than 120 days must pay a $100.00 reinstatement fee plus all
past due membership dues. In order for CAPPA to issue a
certificate of certification or recertification you must
have a minimum of 120 days remaining on your current CAPPA
membership. If you have less than 120 days remaining on your
membership you will need to renew prior to your certificate
being issued.
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Purchase the
postpartum doula dual certification/certification transfer
program, available in our
shop.
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Submit proof of
current certification from an approved postpartum doula
certification program.
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