What is a Doula?
A doula is a compassionate professional who provides comprehensive emotional, physical, and informational support to individuals and families during life’s most significant transitions. From fertility journeys and adoption to postpartum care and end-of-life support, doulas create a nurturing environment of understanding, advocacy, and empowerment for their clients.

What You’ll Learn
Birth anatomy and physiology • Evidence-based care practices • Comfort measures and support techniques • Medical protocols and professional ethics • Postpartum care • Business fundamentals

Program Highlights
15-week comprehensive training • Weekly Thursday evening virtual classes via Zoom • 75 hours of hands-on clinical experience in your local community • Professional certification through the National Doula Certification Board • Trauma-informed care and cultural sensitivity training • Business development skills

Program Benefits:
200+ hours of comprehensive training • Clinical placement assistance • Ready-to-work guarantee • Ongoing mentorship and support • Qualification for Colorado Medicaid doula reimbursement services

Career Paths Support clients through:
Fertility treatments and IVF • Adoption processes • Surrogacy journeys • Pregnancy and birth • Postpartum support • End-of-life care • Special needs support • Multiple births

Investment Tuition Includes: 
 Textbooks
 Background check
 Drug screen
 Bloodborne pathogens training
 Training materials

Scholarships available for Pueblo County residents