Doula Education Training Program (EXT)
About the Doula Education Training Program
91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Extension School (EXT)'s 20-hour Doula Education Training empowers you with the expertise, tools, and cultural awareness to guide and support individuals through the profound journey of pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and beyond. Whether your passion lies in birth care, offering comfort during pregnancy loss, or advocating for your community, this training equips you to create meaningful change and champion holistic health. Embark on your path as a doula, making a positive difference in the lives of families during one of life’s most pivotal experiences.
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Doula Education Training Program Facts
Format
In-person & Online
Schedule
October 25, 2025 – November 15, 2025
Saturdays
9:00am-2:30pm
Time Commitment
20-hours
Cost
$1500 (includes books and parking)
Doula Education Training Program Curriculum Overview
- Develop Core Doula Skills: Equip participants with essential skills to support birthing individuals, including birth plan development, labor support techniques, and postpartum recovery care.
- Provide Emotional and Educational Support: Train participants to deliver guidance on infant care, breastfeeding, mental health, and emotional support to birthing individuals and their families.
- Foster Advocacy and Empowerment: Build advocacy skills that enable doulas to assist families in making informed decisions regarding their care and navigate healthcare systems effectively.
- Promote Cultural Competency: Prepare participants to communicate sensitively and ethically with diverse populations, respecting cultural and individual preferences.
- Prepare for Certification Requirements: Fulfill the 20-hour educational component required by the RI Certification Board for Certified Perinatal Doula qualification.
- Encourage Holistic Well-Being: Promote practices that enhance the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of birthing individuals during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
- Birth care learning
- Postpartum learning
- Advocacy learning
- Loss, bereavement and termination
- Safety and self-care
- Communication, interpersonal and professional skills
- Cultural competency
- HIPAA, professional & ethical responsibilities
- Breastfeeding
- Childbirth education
These are in-person full-day trainings which take place at 1 Empire Street in Providence. See the Training Schedule Breakdown below for more information on the schedule.
We are also now offering an online training program that delivers all the same learning objectives with the flexibility of distance learning.
The training is rigorous and requires in-person attendance, participation, cooperation, in-class readings, video and working as a team. Please note that this standalone training does not grant Certified Perinatal Doula status.
See Certified Perinatal Doula Status below for details on pursuing a certificate in this area.
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This course runs on Saturdays from October 25, 2025, to November 15, 2025, from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.
Registration Process
No application is required for this course. To register, click this link:
Hands-On Training and Practice
This Doula Education Training meets the required 20-hour education portion of the Certified Perinatal Doula requirements for the RI Certification Board. You may need to demonstrate additional competencies such as CPR and ServSafe certification to obtain Certified Perinatal Doula status. Please contact the RI Certification Board for more information.