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Professional Training Programs
DONA International Birth Doula Trainings"I would recommend this course with three thumbs up (if possible!!) Amazing, powerful, intense! Wow!" -- Class Participant With Patty Brennan & Kate Stroud 2008 SCHEDULE Saturday & Sunday, 8:30am-6pm February 23 & 24 (ERD 2/1) in Temperance, MI March 8 & 9 (ERD 2/15) in Ann Arbor, MI June 7 & 8 (ERD 5/16) in Ann Arbor, MI August 16 & 17 (ERD 7/25) in Ann Arbor, MI November 8 & 9 (ERD 10/17) in Ann Arbor, MI Fee $375; $340 if paid in full and postmarked by the Early Registration Date (ERD) listed 15.5 Nursing CEs approved (add $15 to fee for CE processing) Are you interested in a career working with moms and babies? Experience the honor of being present at the moment of birth. This training teaches you the skills necessary to provide emotional, physical, and informational support to expectant mothers and their families. You do not need to be a mother yourself nor have a medical background to become a doula -- just a passion for birth and the desire to be in a support role for other moms (see pre-requisites below). This comprehensive training fulfills one step towards professional Birth Doula Certification through DONA International. Click here for more information on the DONA certification requirements and fees. Topics covered include:
Birth doula Alicia Farmer provides support to client Jennifer Sartori.
Choose one of the following to complete pre-requisites for DONA Birth Doula Training: (1) Your best option is to take our Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas class (see below) offered on the Friday immediately preceding the doula training weekend. By taking this class, you fulfill not only the pre-requisite, but also a DONA certification requirement for birth doulas. Please note that in order for this training to count towards DONA certification, it must be taken PRIOR TO the Birth Doula Training. In other words, if you take the 3-day training that includes the Intro course, you will have fulfilled steps #1 and #4 in the DONA certification process. (2) Observe a series of Childbirth Preparation Classes for expectant parents. The class must be a minimum of 12 hours in length to fulfill this requirement. It is possible to fulfill a certification requirement here as well, provided that the class meets DONA requirements. (3) Read one book from each of the four categories on the DONA Reading List. These books are available for you to borrow from the Center's Lending Library or available for purchase through the DONA Boutique. By reading these books, you are also on your way to fulfilling DONA's Birth Doula certification requirements. Introduction to Childbirth for DoulasWith Patty Brennan & Kate Stroud 2008 SCHEDULE Friday, 10am-6:30pm March 7 (ERD 2/15) June 6 (ERD 5/16) August 15 (ERD 7/25) November 7 (ERD 10/17) Fee $120; $100 if paid in full and postmarked by the Early Registration Date (ERD) listed. Want to become a doula and wondering where to start? Start here! Get grounded in the basics of childbirth education. Learn how to facilitate informed decision making for your clients with up-to-date information on the benefits/risks/alternatives to medical interventions in the birth process and with the newborn. Topics include anatomy and physiology of pregnancy, labor, birth, and breastfeeding; nutritional concerns; the midwifery model of care versus the medical model; and more! This class fulfills the pre-requisite for DONA Birth Doula Training as well as a certification requirement for Birth Doulas through DONA International. Please note that it will only fulfill the DONA certification requirement if it is taken PRIOR TO the Birth Doula Training. DONA International Postpartum Doula Trainings"The qualities of respect and caring for childbearing women, confidentiality, and respect for caregivers was evident in all aspects of presentation." -- Class Participant With Patty Brennan & Guest Speakers NEW! Coming in Winter 2008, DONA Postpartum Doula Training will be offered at Washtenaw Community College 9 Tuesdays, 6-9:15pm, February 12-April 8 This class is perfect for those who cannot attend intensive weekend trainings for whatever reason. Contact WCC directly to register. 2008 Weekend Workshops at our Center in Ann Arbor, MI Friday-Sunday, 8am-6:30pm April 4-6 (ERD 3/14) or December 5-7 (ERD 11/14) Fee $400; $365 if paid in full and postmarked by the Early Registration Date (ERD) listed 25.5 Nursing CEs approved (add $15 to fee for CE processing) This 27-hour training prepares you to provide excellent in-home care to families in the postpartum period and has been approved as fulfilling one step towards Postpartum Doula Certification through DONA International. Click here for information on DONA certification requirements and fees. Topics include:
Pre-requisites for Postpartum Doula Training: Stefanie Hagmann with newborn Leo and doula Kate Stroud The following preparation is required before attending the training: 1. From the DONA required reading list, the participant must have read one book from each of the following categories under Postpartum Doula Certification:
These books are available for you to borrow from the Center's Lending Library or available for purchase through the DONA Boutique. By reading these books, you are also on your way to fulfilling DONA's Postpartum Doula certification requirements. 2. Breastfeeding preparation: The participant has several options from which to choose:
Professional Education in Breastfeeding & Lactation"I feel more confident working with breastfeeding women, and will be a better observer and problem solver." -- Class Participant With Barbara Robertson, MA, IBCLC Saturday, 9am-1:30pm March 15 (ERD 2/22) or November 22 (ERD 10/31) Fee $75; $65 if paid in full and postmarked by the Early Registration Date (ERD) listed 4.0 Nursing CEs approved (add $15 to fee for CE processing) If you haven't taken this dynamic, cutting-edge workshop, then you are really missing out! This class will enhance the ability of doulas, L&D nurses, and other professionals to assist their breastfeeding clients in the early days postpartum. You will learn the counseling skills necessary to assess and correct breastfeeding problems. This class fulfills both the breastfeeding training pre-requisite and a certification requirement for DONA Postpartum Doulas. It also fulfills the new certification requirement for Birth Doulas to take a breastfeeding class designed for professionals. Topics include:
Postpartum Home Visits: Adjustment Needs, Depression Screening, & Support StrategiesWith Patty Brennan 2008 Schedule Saturday, 8:30am-5:15pm February 16, 2008 (ERD 1/25) or June 28, 2008 (ERD 6/6) or September 13, 2008 (ERD 8/22) NOTE: We can bring this training to you! Email for more information. Fee $120; $100 if paid in full and postmarked by the Early Registration Date (ERD) 6.75 Nursing CEs and 6.5 Social Work CEs approved This unique training is designed for birth doulas, nurses, social workers, and home visitors who provide services for new moms and their families in the early weeks postpartum. We will discuss a variety of concerns that typically manifest during this period and identify strategies for support. Emphasis is placed on identifying and supporting depressed mothers. Topics covered include:
Small Business Development TrainingWith Patty Brennan From left: birth doula Terri Fisher, midwife Cheryl Bachman, Lisa and Brian Altevogt, and baby Claire Christine, born 9/9/04. 2008 Schedule Saturday, noon-4:30pm March 29 (ERD 3/7) or September 27 (ERD 9/5) Fee $75; $65 if paid in full and postmarked by the Early Registration Deadline (ERD) listed 4.0 DONA CEs approved Class will also be offered at Washtenaw Community College on 2 Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm, May 14 & 21. Registration will be handled by WCC directly, though information will not be posted on their website until the middle of March. Make a living doing what you love! Come and learn the skills necessary to be successfully self-employed in a service-oriented business. How do you shape and define your practice? What are the basic business components necessary to your work? This class is appropriate for doulas, midwives, massage therapists, lactation consultants, childbirth educators, counselors, and other professionals who have self-employed income or want to establish a small business. Topics include:
Doulas Care Program - Volunteer OrientationsGain hands-on experience and fulfill DONA International doula certification requirements by participating as a birth or postpartum volunteer doula with the community-based Doulas Care Program. Click here to learn more about the program and to see the 2008 Orientation schedule. WITH WOMEN: Elective Cesarean Delivery -- What do women "really" want?With Lisa Kane Low, PhD, CNM Thursday, February 7, 7-9pm The recent National Institutes of Health State of the Science conference on maternal request for cesarean delivery was held in March 2006 in response to a purported increased in women desiring an elective cesarean or surgical delivery. But what and who is driving this demand? Is there only one approach to understanding this issue of surgical vs. vaginal birth? Taking an interdisciplinary approach, a review of the NIH statement will be provided and additional questions and scientific evidence will be offered that reframes the question of what is or is not driving women to ask for elective cesarean surgery instead of experiencing a vaginal birth. When advocates, doulas, midwives, nurses and health care providers listen to women and try to support their choices, in the case of elective cesarean delivery, there are multiple voices that are becoming part of the conversation. This presentation draw on sociological, ethical, feminist, and medical perspectives on this latest challenge to women’s reproductive autonomy and its varied constructions during childbirth and will offer some alternatives to consider in promoting optimal birth experiences for childbearing women.
Please register for the WITH WOMEN session only by calling 734-332-8070 or emailing to Free to Doulas Care Volunteers [Back to top]How to RegisterPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES. Registration is limited and will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. To reserve your spot, send a minimum payment of $100 (or the full fee if tuition is less than $100). Balances are due on the first day of class. A limited number of more flexible payment plans or work/study opportunities are available upon request, but must be approved in advance (email ). Once we receive your check, we will mail you a letter of confirmation providing directions and other information. Last-minute registrations may be accepted, space permitting. DISCOUNTS: The professional trainings offer an inducement for early registration. To qualify for the early registration discount, payment must be made IN FULL and hand-delivered (to 722 Brooks St., Ann Arbor) or postmarked no later than the early-registration date (ERD) listed. A full REFUND, minus a $25 processing fee, will be provided upon request up until one week before any class begins. After that time, refunds will not be issued, though students may use their credit to enroll in a future class. Once a class has begun, no refunds or credits will be issued. Please make checks out to: Mail to: CREDIT CARDS: We accept VISA and Mastercard over the phone. A $10 fee will be assessed for credit card refunds. This is in addition to the $25 cancellation processing fee detailed above. Questions? |
