We have several trainings planned for 2022. All trainings require 15-20 hours of dedicated self-guided study. The first initial training is 3 days which are comprehensive followed by mentorship program for 120 days. All students who are accepted into the program will be required to complete weekly meetings and a 8 hour in person session monthly. It is the student’s responsibility to complete their own self-paced learning and all requirements. If you have questions please email hello@birthincolorrva.org

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Do you identify as a POC or indigenous?
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RichmondHenricoChesterfieldPetersburgLynchburgNorthern NeckRoanokeFarmvilleCentral VirginiaNewport NewsHamptonNorfolkVirginia BeachFredericksburg

Please tell us how you will manage your self- guided study.

List any prior experience with birth, maternal health, nursing, midwifery, health advocacy or any related field.

Time commitment is essential in doula work. Please tell us how you plan to coordinate work, family, leisure, student commitments and on-call schedule?

Have you completed a doula/ birth worker training before and if so what type?

Why do you want to become a doula?

Birth In color RVA has worked extremely hard on creating medicaid benefit for doulas. We want to ensure that all applicants understand our goal is to expand the state certified and Medicaid Doula workforce. The process will require a state application and credentialing process to become a Medicaid provider for Birth In Color. You will be required to meet all requirements which may include: NPI, Medicaid Credentialing, State Certification Application, references, and professional liability insurance. Do you accept these terms? YesNo