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DONA International is committed to career long learning.

Check out our database of continuing education opportunities to earn contact hours for recertification and learn new skills to serve your clients or build your business.

DONA International contact hours apply toward recertification with DONA International and many other birth organizations. Check with your certifying organization to be sure.

If you’ve completed a continuing education offering with an educator offering DONA International contact hours, you can submit your feedback to DONA with the evaluation form.

Want to apply for DONA International contact hours for your own advanced doula training? Download our contact hour application guides below

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Recorded Webinar: Understanding Perinatal Mental Health

Workshop Type:
Continuing Education Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Heather Ratych, MSW, RSW, PMH-C
Dates:
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2025

Dates: Online (Self-Paced)
# of Contact Hours: 4

This course will teach you how to recognize and respond to Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, so that you can better support your clients. It will help you to better understand the difference between the Baby Blues and PMADs, understand the prevalence and ethology of PMADs, identify risk and protective factors as well as treatment options, and how to embrace a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to working with your pregnant and postpartum clients. You will have access to 5 modules and downloadable resources to begin using right away with your clients.

U.S. – Greensboro, NC

Workshop Type:
Continuing Education Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Shirena Smith
Dates:
December 13, 2025

Understanding Grief & Loss in Pre & Postpartum Periods
To equip Doulas & other Healthcare Professionals by exploring causes and types of grief specific to pregnancy and postpartum experiences, providing therapeutic strategies to use with grieving patients and coping/healing practices that support both clients and providers in perinatal settings

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U.S. – Greensboro, NC

Workshop Type:
Continuing Education Workshop
Location Type:
Call ahead to see if workshop is in-person or online.
Trainers:
Shirena Smith
Dates:
December 14, 2025

Serving Vulnerable Populations
To equip Doulas & other Healthcare Professionals with the knowledge, skills, and sensitivity to offer effective and compassionate support to individuals experiencing unique challenges and vulnerability during childbirth

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New Jersey: Reiki-Level 1-Shoden for Doulas

Workshop Type:
Continuing Education Workshop
Location Type:
in-person
Trainers:
Sema Tihan-Reiki Master Teacher
Dates:
March 27, 2024
March 27, 2026

Dates: 05/03/24-05/05/24. Classes are offered every other month, please see website for additional upcoming classes.

# of Contact Hours: 14

Location: The Reiki Healing Center of NJ, located at 573 Valley Road, Suite 7B Wayne, NJ 07470.

The Reiki-Level 1-Shoden course will teach the Doula how to perform and incorporate Reiki into their clinical practice in order to provide physical and emotional support and comfort to mothers before, during and after childbirth. The course includes a combination of lecture, class discussion, participation in self-care practices, 3 Reiki attunements and hands-on Reiki practice. The Doula will become certified and attuned in Reiki-Level 1-Shoden.

New Jersey: Reiki-Level 2-Okuden for Doulas

Workshop Type:
Continuing Education Workshop
Location Type:
in-person
Trainers:
Sema Tihan-Reiki Master Teacher
Dates:
March 27, 2024
March 27, 2026

Dates: 06/08/24-06/09/24. Classes are offered every other month, please see website for additional upcoming classes.

# of Contact Hours: 14

Location: The Reiki Healing Center of NJ, located at 573 Valley Road, Suite 7B Wayne, NJ 07470.

The Reiki-Level 2-Okuden course will teach the Doula how to perform and incorporate advanced Reiki techniques into their clinical practice in order to provide physical and emotional support and comfort to mothers before, during and after childbirth. Students will also learn how to incorporate distance Reiki, which can be utilized during telehealth sessions or in person when hands-on practice may not be optimal. The course includes a combination of lecture, class discussion, participation in self-care practices, 3 Reiki attunements and hands-on Reiki practice. The Doula will become certified and attuned in Okuden-Level 2 Reiki. (Note-The Reiki Healing Center of NJ Reiki-Level 1-Shoden class is a prerequisite to attend the Okuden course.)

The Role of the Pelvic Floor in Pregnancy, Labor, Birth and Early Postpartum: A Course for Birthworkers

Workshop Type:
Continuing Education Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Michelle Ess BA, CD(DONA), PCD(DONA), CLEC , Wallie Morris PT, CSCS
Dates:
June 18, 2024
June 18, 2026

Ongoing Online Webinar
# of Contact Hours: 2

This course is designed to fill in the gaps of traditional childbirth education. Build expertise with knowledge of the pelvis and pelvic floor to further support your clients for better birth outcomes and a better birth experience.

Pre and Postpartum Depression

Workshop Type:
Continuing Education Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Shirena Smith
Dates:
November 15, 2024
December 31, 2026

Recurring recorded course
For Doulas and other Healthcare Professionals

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Recorded Webinar: TENS for Labor

Workshop Type:
Continuing Education Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, MPH, AdvCD(DONA)
Dates:
January 1, 2025
December 31, 2026

Ready to elevate the care you provide to clients during labor? The DoulaTENS training is a simple, powerful way to offer natural, drug-free pain relief, helping birthing clients feel supported and confident throughout their journey.

Number of CONTACT HOURS: 3

This class gives you the tools to:

Offer effective pain management through TENS therapy.
Stand out in the market by providing unique, client-centered support.
Integrate TENS seamlessly into your practice, enhancing every birth experience.
With expert guidance and continuing education credits, you’ll gain practical skills you can implement right away. Let’s take your practice to the next level—step by step.

Take this from the comfort of your own home and earn.
http//doulatens.com

TENS in the Toolbox – Using TENS with Your Birth Doula Clients

Workshop Type:
Continuing Education Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Sharon Muza
Dates:
January 1, 2025
December 31, 2025

Live/Virtual (Seattle, WA)
Monthly (varies throughout 2025)
2.0 DONA International CEUs
Birth Doula Continuing Education Training

Lactation Support for Birth & Postpartum Doulas

Workshop Type:
Continuing Education Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Sharon Muza
Dates:
January 1, 2025
December 31, 2025

Live/Virtual (Seattle, WA)
Monthly (varies throughout 2025)
3.5 DONA International CEUs
Birth & Postpartum Doulas- meets DONA requirement for certification

Detecting Serotonin Syndrome in Infants

Workshop Type:
Continuing Education Workshop
Location Type:
Virtual
Trainers:
Maria Ingalla DNP, PMHNPBC, RN
Dates:
February 20, 2025
February 24, 2027

Number of Contact Hours: 2.75
As a doula, midwife, or birth professional, you play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of both birthing parents and newborns. When clients are taking psychotropic medications such as SSRIs, understanding the potential effects on pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery is essential. This course provides evidence-based guidance on recognizing the signs of serotonin syndrome in infants, understanding the risks associated with SSRI exposure, and effectively communicating with healthcare providers to advocate for the best possible care. By equipping yourself with this knowledge, you can confidently support your clients in making informed decisions that prioritize both their mental health and their baby’s safety.

Contact:
Rome Gamusaran (Phone) Gillian Ilagan (Email)
928-504-4700
gillian@paperflowerpsychiatry.com
https://courses.paperflowerinstitute.com