State-Certified Doula (SCD)

Any person seeking to be a Virginia state-certified doula under 12VAC5-403 Certification of Doulas shall be a community-based doula and (i) meet the qualifications and education requirements established in 12VAC5-403 Certification of Doulas and (ii) hold a certification as a certified doula from a certifying body approved by the Virginia Board of Health. The Virginia Certification Board (VCB) is the certifying body approved by the Virginia Board of Health.

 

Looking for a State-Certified Doula? Visit the Registry here.

 

Requirements

 

For more in depth information on the requirements please review the downloadable application above.

 

Education/Training 

 

REQUIRED: 60 total hours specific to the knowledge areas within the last three years.  All 60 hours must be from a VCB accredited training provider. 

  • 2 hours must be in Maternal and Infant Health Concepts and Approaches
  • 10 hours must be in Lactation anticipatory guidance and support
  • 20 hours must be in Service Coordination and System Navigation
  • 8 hours must be in Health Promotion and Prevention
  • 5 hours must be in Advocacy, Outreach and Engagement
  • 2 hours must be in Communication
  • 8 hours must be in Cultural Humility and Responsiveness
  • 5 hours must be in Ethical Responsibilities and Professionalism