General Ed Requirement

Each program will require the completion of the
general education modules that pertain to perinatal
basics.  Both doulas and childbirth educators will
need to know this information for a solid knowledge
base.

General Education Courses

CLASS ONE
  • Module 1 – Your Role in The Body of Christ
  • Module 2 – Interpersonal Communication
  • Module 3 – Medical Terminology

CLASS TWO
  • Module 1 - Anatomy
  • Module 2 - Physiology
  • Module 3 - Pregnancy Basics

CLASS THREE
  • Module 1 - Labor Begins
  • Module 2 - First Stage Labor
  • Module 3 - Second/Third Stage Labor

CLASS FOUR
  • Module 1 - Mechanics of Birth
  • Module 2 - Interventions
  • Module 3 - Hospital Policy

CLASS FIVE
  • Module 1 - Breastfeeding Basics
  • Module 2 - Newborn Care
  • Module 3 - Postpartum



Specialty-Specific Courses

Doula -

CLASS SIX
  • Module 1 - History & Benefits of The Doula
  • Module 2 - Business Aspects
  • Module 3 - Essential Tools

CLASS SEVEN
  • Module 1 - Prenatal Contact
  • Module 2 - Comfort Techniques
  • Module 3 - Difficult Labor

CLASS EIGHT
  • Module 1 - Cesarean and VBAC
  • Module 2 - Communication for Doulas
  • Module 3 - Standard of Practice/Code of Ethics/Statement of Faith



Childbirth Educator

CLASS SIX
  • Module 1 - History of The Childbirth Educator
  • Module 2 - Role and Benefits of The Childbirth Educator
  • Module 3 - Business Aspects

CLASS SEVEN
  • Module 1 - Adult Learning Styles
  • Module 2 - Creating Your Curriculum
  • Module 3 - Essential Equipment

CLASS EIGHT
  • Module 1 - Interactive Activities
  • Module 2 - Preparing for the Unexpected
  • Module 3 - Professionalism
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