Fast-Track Doula (Birth) Course info
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We have extended early bird thru August 25th!
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What are our students saying about fast-track doula?"I came over from DONA.org and decided to take the fast-track course. I loved it. I looked forward to each class knowing that I had a knowledgeable teacher, evidence based program, and fun learning environment. Communication was great. I highly recommend Julie's program." S.D.
"This class was absolutely the best time I have ever had with a group of like minded pro-life women. Thank you for creating this program." M.D. |
Main components to your fast-track class include:#1 Your book....And 7 modules
Comfort in Birth Method book is included in cost! You may read about what's in the 7 modules on the Birth Doula New page self-paced doula course page here. #2 Your Live Classes...
You come to Zoom class weekly for 7 weeks! Plus access to Google Classroom. Discussions with other students are possible in classroom. I am open to setting up a FB group for fast-track class as well. Thank you. #3 Office Hours vs. Mentoring
Our fast-track packages include office hour slots while other packages include mentoring too. What's the difference? Office hours are meant for short time spots that students can come on certain day/time set aside by instructor or via chat on Facebook. Also, email is always available to students. Mentoring on the other hand is longer time frame around 40 minutes (or up to an hour) and these are arranged privately with instructor. Mentoring packages cost more because these are longer and more extensive for helping students finish the course. See below for more information on packages and pricing. Thank you. #4 includes M.O.M. Advocacy class for free!
We are offering this as a bonus - breastfeeding mom to mom advocacy course - become a breastfeeding leader with birth doula course! Other items...Extra ....
Added extras can include extra books, rebozo Mexican shawl, and more.
Mentoring add-on packages are also available. |
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Frequently Asked Questions about our Fast-track courses (and/or regular)!
Question 1: Is this a Full certification course?
Yes, this is a full certification course; plus our course is recognized by DoulaMatch.net (one of the top listing sites for doulas).
Question 2: Is this course part of DonA.org or comparable to it?
This course is NOT part of DONA.org or CAPPA.org or any other organization. We are our own "entity" as such. We do not make claims to be like other organizations. We are unique. However, we do believe our program either meets or exceeds any requirement from any other "top" organization. I was trained at Birth Arts International and HypnoBabies Hypno-doula. You also can be certified with us and then seek "cross-certification" with another organization if so desired. We have had many students come from DONA.org who have been very satisfied with the course. If you have recently trained within ONE year of training with another organization; we will consider a cross-certification discount. After that time frame we cannot offer such a discount because of various reasons (many doulas from other organizations stop their memberships, etc.) And we can only discount self-paced classes for cross-certification.
Question 3: Will my certification be recognized? Are you a national or international course? what about course in another language? (Spanish postpartum coming soon...)
Yes, we haven't had any problems with our students certification being recognized as long as the current situation keeps for doulas. We are a course listed on DoulaMatch.net where most of the other doula organizations are listed on that site.
To answer the other part - we are an International program and one of my students from Panama just finished her postpartum doula course. She is also helping me translate the postpartum doula course into Spanish - so we will be able to train Spanish doulas in the near future. The postpartum Spanish will only be self-paced since I am not fluent in the language. I also hope to find away to get the birth doula into Spanish at some point as well.
To answer the other part - we are an International program and one of my students from Panama just finished her postpartum doula course. She is also helping me translate the postpartum doula course into Spanish - so we will be able to train Spanish doulas in the near future. The postpartum Spanish will only be self-paced since I am not fluent in the language. I also hope to find away to get the birth doula into Spanish at some point as well.
Question 4: Do you take Payment plans for fast-track course and/or self-paced? How does that work?
HI, yes, we take payment plans for all courses. Self-paced courses usually can be done a once a month payment (or bi-monthly if needing lower payments). Fast-track course students can pay in a weekly format, 2 times a month format, or monthly format depending on need of student. I usually offer like a 2 times a month format if you want to be finished paying when your class is over. (For longer months there might be 3 payments in one month).
Question 5: What do I need to do to be certified?
Please check self-paced doula page or certification requirements page for information. (Note: Most updated is the self-paced doula page). We are now requiring for fall students to go to one birth. If possible also shadow a midwife or doula for part of your certification requirement. (If you cannot find a doula to shadow please let us know!) We also have a community project where you work around 20 hours on this (the project can be a combination of things together - so if you work shadowing a doula for 10 hours that counts for instance). Also, taking the M.O.M. Advocacy Breastfeeding course will count as your breastfeeding component for birth doulas. Postpartum doulas have the book Boost Your Breastmilk that they go through.
Question 6: Can I work anywhere with this certification? What about Medicaid or Tricare?
Yes, you can work anywhere that allows doulas such as hospitals, homebirth and birth centers.
Can I take Medicaid when finishing this course? Yes in California as long as you obtain 3 births during your training time and we are working on Michigan status for this.
Our program DOES qualify in California for the Medi-Cal program. So, if you are wanting to work with low income women and get paid - you can get certified through Catholic Doula Program and meet those requirements for that state.
We do NOT qualify for Tri-care Military program - they are only allowing like the top 4-5 programs to work with for that - however, we can consider a cross-certification - so email us about what we need for that. As we do want you to have the opportunity to study a Catholic program if that is your desire or spiritual based course.
Can I take Medicaid when finishing this course? Yes in California as long as you obtain 3 births during your training time and we are working on Michigan status for this.
Our program DOES qualify in California for the Medi-Cal program. So, if you are wanting to work with low income women and get paid - you can get certified through Catholic Doula Program and meet those requirements for that state.
We do NOT qualify for Tri-care Military program - they are only allowing like the top 4-5 programs to work with for that - however, we can consider a cross-certification - so email us about what we need for that. As we do want you to have the opportunity to study a Catholic program if that is your desire or spiritual based course.
Question 7: Is this an online class only? Do you ever offer in person?
Yes, most of our classes are online classes whether you attend via zoom or self-paced via classroom, etc. We can occasionally offer workshops depending on your location.
Refund policy?
Also, we have a no refund policy on most of the courses because most other doula courses also have no refund policies. We are a small operation; we hope to answer all of your questions before you begin. However, if you are on a payment plan and decide to drop out after first payment, etc. and you drop out, we are sorry to see you go, but our $125 down payment is non-refundable as well. And if you chose a rebozo to be mailed to you the down payment is higher. There are no refunds on rebozo shawl. See other FAQ page on what is a rebozo.
I suggest women who are not sure to take our doula explore course first! We have an adult explore class as well as teen available.
Refund policy?
Also, we have a no refund policy on most of the courses because most other doula courses also have no refund policies. We are a small operation; we hope to answer all of your questions before you begin. However, if you are on a payment plan and decide to drop out after first payment, etc. and you drop out, we are sorry to see you go, but our $125 down payment is non-refundable as well. And if you chose a rebozo to be mailed to you the down payment is higher. There are no refunds on rebozo shawl. See other FAQ page on what is a rebozo.
I suggest women who are not sure to take our doula explore course first! We have an adult explore class as well as teen available.
Packages for Fast-track Birth doula!
Note: We waive "fees" if you pay in full; otherwise all payment plans are subject to $5 fee per most transactions. Thank you for understanding.
We occasionally offer early bird specials. Below is the NORMAL pricing. Thank you.
Early bird discount of $100 off any package is available from now thru August 25th for September class! Discount will be applied at checkout.
If you need payment plan, you can lock in the lower rate by putting a $125 down payment in by August 15th or $150 if adding in rebozo with your first payment. Thank you. Early bird discount will be automatic at checkout till above date. If you are choosing down payment lock in by August 15th - that's also acceptable. Thank you!
Partial scholarship available for Basic fast-track only!
Basic St. Gianna is $550 or $599 w/rebozo Early early save $100 off! Pay only $450 for early bird!Basic St. Gianna Fast-track doula class includes:
7 Modules, 7 zoom meetups, 3 office hour slots, Your book Comfort in Birth Method (included in all packages), Finish up faster, Checklist of assignments (included in all packages). Enroll early and save $100 off! Ask about partial scholarships - will be usually the basic package -or scholarship students can add on mentoring if wanting it for a little more. Thank you. |
Next package is $650 (no rebozo) or $699 Enroll early save $100 off! Pay only $550 for early bird! or $599!St. Perpetua #2 Fast-track doula class includes: 7 modules, 7 zoom meetups.
Can choose between 6 office hour (10-15 minute - around $100 value) or 2 mentoring slots ($100 value) - we will still give student 3 office hours if choosing mentoring. Extra book from instructor. Rebozo option to add-on M.O.M. Advocate class included ($100 value) Mentoring slots are 40 minutes. May add-on business class instead of rebozo for the $699 pricing. |
Next package is $799 (can opt-out of rebozo and pay $750) Enroll early save $100 off! Pay only $699 for early bird (or $650).Lily of the Valley #3 Fast-track doula class includes;
7 zoom meetings 7 modules 4 mentoring slots ($200 value) 7 office slots ($126 value) 2 Extra Books M.O.M. Advocate ($100 value) and Business course ($200 value) Rebozo included (or you may opt-out) Get finished faster! |
Ultimate Bundle package $999: Choose an extra course! Pay only $899 for early bird - great deal!
Maris Stella Ultimate package:
Get 7 of: Zoom, modules, office hours, and mentoring slots!
1 of M.O.M. Advocate class, Bereavement doula or Aroma-Herbal course possibly other course, Rebozo included, Business course included ; may throw in extra surprise class for early bird or first 5 students who enroll in ultimate package (we have nutritional doula, fertility doula for instance). Get 3 extra books too!
We might also consider partnering this one up with a postpartum doula self-paced class instead of bereavement class for students who are interested. Ask us what we are willing to do to give you the Ultimate bundled experience!
Get 7 of: Zoom, modules, office hours, and mentoring slots!
1 of M.O.M. Advocate class, Bereavement doula or Aroma-Herbal course possibly other course, Rebozo included, Business course included ; may throw in extra surprise class for early bird or first 5 students who enroll in ultimate package (we have nutritional doula, fertility doula for instance). Get 3 extra books too!
We might also consider partnering this one up with a postpartum doula self-paced class instead of bereavement class for students who are interested. Ask us what we are willing to do to give you the Ultimate bundled experience!
Ready to enroll? Our website is being updated - fill out form and get back to us! Thank you.
Dates for rest of year:
September class - most likely meet on Tuesdays or Thursdays starting September 5th/7th. November class- most likely meet Tuesdays or Thursdays - we will most likely take Thanksgiving week off. Thank you. Postpartum doula fast-track will meet in October and be last one of this year. The next one will start in the new year sometime. January will be birth doula and postpartum doula combo class - first time we offer something together - 14 weeks of study with some breaks! Look for information on that exciting update (this will be with some special mentoring and special deal if enroll early). We are currently setting up this page - please check back for enrollment and payment links and pricing. Thank you. Thank you so much! |
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