Reassessment of Training | Association of Ontario Doulas

What is the name of your training organization?

Name

First Last

Email

What programs does your organization train for? (Check all that apply)*

Labour Doula
Postpartum Doula
Other:

Other

The AOD requires approved training organizations to have hands on in-person trainings that are a minimum of 16 hrs in length, not including lunch or extended breaks. The next set of questions will revolved around your Labour Doula training only. Answers should come from the time spent in the in-person training and certifying Labour Doulas and not Postpartum Doula training or certification.

What is the format does your Labour Doula Training?*

In-Person only
Online only
In-Person/Online Combination
Other:

Other

For your in-person Labour Doula Training, what is the total number of in class, instructional hours?

Does your organization have a Scope of Practice for your Labour Doulas?

Yes
No
Other

If yes, please upload a copy of the Scope of Practice for your Labour Doulas or copy your link below

Link to your Scope of Practice for your Labour Doulas

Other

What are the major teaching topics covered in your in-person Labour Doula training?*

Add what other topics are you teaching in your trainings that are not listed above.

Does your organization have a formal certification program/process for your Labour Doulas?

Yes
No

Does your Labour Doula certification program/process have a required reading list?

Yes
No

If yes, what topics are addressed on your reading list (Check all that apply)

Birth and Pregnancy
Doulas
Breastfeeding
Special Circumstances
Labour Support Skills
Other:

Other:

Does your Labour Doula certification program/process have an experiential work requirement? Please describe:*

Does your Labour Doula program/process have an evaluation of knowledge, ie Essay, Exam or Equivalent? Please describe.*

This section will revolve around your Postpartum Doula Training. This does not include what would be considered the brief postpartum support received in the capacity of a labour doula. The AOD requires training for Postpartum Doulas to be a completely separate training from their Labour Doula training. The trainings must be hands on in-person trainings that are 16 hrs in length, not including lunch or extended breaks. The next set of questions will revolved around your Postpartum Doula training only. Answers should come from the time spent in training and certifying Postpartum Doulas only.

What is the format of your Postpartum Doula training?

In Person only
Online only
In Person/On line combined
Not Applicable
Other:

Other

For your In-Person Postpartum Doula training, what is the number of total in-class instructional hours? (If you offer a combined birth and postpartum doula training, please list the number of hours of both trainings combined and include any additional details).

Does your organization have a Scope of Practice for your Postpartum Doulas?

Yes
No
Not Applicable
Other:

Other

Upload your Scope of Practice for your Postpartum Doulas or enter in the link below

Scope of Practice link

What are the major topics of study for your in class Postpartum Doula training? (Check all that apply)*

Add what other topics are you teaching in your trainings that are not listed above.

Does your organization have a formal certification program/process for your Postpartum Doulas?*

Yes
No
Not Applicable
Other:

Other:

Does your Postpartum Doula certification program/process have a required reading list?

Yes
No
Not Applicable
Other:

Other:

If yes, what topics are addressed on your reading list? (Check all that apply)

Other:

Does your Postpartum Doula Certification program/process have an experiential work requirement? Please describe*

Does your Postpartum Doula Certification program/process have an evaluation of knowledge ie Essay, Exam or Equivalent? Please describe*

This next section will look at your organization and its make up.

How long has your organization been training doulas?*

Does your organization have a grievance policy?

Yes
No

If your organization has a grievance policy please describe the process, including who is responsible for making decisions on the grievance and carrying out the consequences.

Does your organization have a board of directors or advisory board that the AOD can approach with any issues. If yes please explain with details.*