Training For Students In Medical Professions

Are you a nursing, medical, or doctoral student seeking to enhance your skills and build a competitive edge in your medical career? This summer, Doulaing the Doula is offering a unique online course that combines childbirth education with practical doula training—designed to complement your professional goals.

We’re offering an exclusive discounted rate just for students! Take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable experience, stand out from the competition, and build a strong foundation for your medical or nursing career. With this special summer promotion, you’ll get high-value training and certifications at a fraction of the cost.

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Course Schedule

This class will be meeting from 6-8pm CST on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer.

The Class Dates are:

June: 17th & 19th, 24th & 26th

July: 1st & 3rd, 8th & 10th, 15th & 17th, 22nd & 24th, 29th & 31

August: 5th & 7th

FAQ

Aspiring Doula Using Laptop For Online Workshops

The Missing Piece in Your Education

This course bridges the gap in your education, giving you hands-on knowledge and experience not typically taught in school.
Here are some of the core ways this course can boost your education and career:
  • Patient Care Skills You Use Every Day: You will gain versatile skills that are applicable across every hospital unit or clinic, making you more prepared and adaptable in your role.
  • Confidence to Approach Any Patient: You will gain the ability to confidently connect with patients, offering care that addresses physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
  • Stand Out in a Competitive Field: You will set yourself apart with a DTD Doula Training Completion Certificate, giving you an edge in applying for competitive labor and delivery positions.
  • Balance Your Healthcare Values: You will learn how to stay true to your values while navigating a healthcare system that may not always support them.
Participants of this course can expect to

Learn practical approaches to:

  • Patient Interaction
  • Labor Support
  • Trauma-Informed Care

Garner Skills that will allow them to:

  • Excel In Patient Care
  • Build Their Confidence
  • Enhance Their Bedside Interaction And Touch skills
Join Other Nurses and Medical Providers who have taken this course and discovered “missing piece” In their education.
This program is not just training—it’s the foundation for a more meaningful and impactful career.

Hear From a
Former Participant:

“Without this workshop I doubt I would have become the doctor I always wanted to be for my patients. I wish everyone had the opportunity to take this training and learn vital patient care and self care skills!”
Family Practice Physician

Course Content

During our “Training for Students In Medical Professions” Course, you will work with a DTD Doula Trainer and Other Students to thoroughly understand:

  • The emotions and psychological processes associated with labor and birth.
  • The Physiology of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and breastfeeding
  • Common tests given during pregnancy
  • Definitions of medical terms regarding labor
  • Hands on skills in positioning and comfort measures.
  • Relaxation techniques, breathing patterns, and comfort measures for labor
  • How to assist clients to empower themselves in labor and advocate effectively.
  • Positions for first and second stage of labor
  • The sexuality of childbirth
  • Narcotic, epidural and nitrous oxide pain medication administration and effects
  • Procedures and tests used during normal birth; their risks and benefits
  • Birth from the baby’s perspective
  • The basics of infant mental health

What Will You Gain?

Amplify Your Capacity for Labor Support

Build your knowledge, improve outcomes for your patients, enhance your patient experience, and work more effectively with other labor support professionals from a foremost leader in the interpersonal neurobiology of the brain in labor.

This Course Will Equip You With:
  • A deeper understanding of labor and delivery dynamics to improve patient outcomes.
  • Practical skills in providing emotional and physical support to birthing families.
  • The confidence to connect with patients and enhance their experiences.
  • A supportive network of peers and experienced doulas.
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Course Recognition

After attending all the required components of the workshop, participants receive a completion certificate. The course offers 32 interactive CE hours.

Aspiring Doula On Laptop Taking Birth Class Online

How Much Does This Course Cost?

Your investment for the Training For Students in Medical Fields is $400! That’s all for a 40-hour, fully designed course by an expert doula trainer!

This discounted course is a unique opportunity to give yourself a professional edge in competitive industries and also become better at what you do.

Take Advantage of this exclusive discount while you still can!

Seats are limited, so don’t miss out. Register now to secure your spot

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. What if I miss a class?

A. Our plan is to record the course and make it available via Loom or YouTube. Since the course completion is based on interaction, our hope is that participants won’t miss more than two sessions over the summer. Please let us know of any planned absences in advance.

Q. What if my schedule changes after the course begins and I can’t finish?

A. We will happily make arrangements for you to complete the course online with one of your instructors later in the year.

Q. Can I be off screen?

A. Since your completion of the course is based on interaction, you are expected to be on screen during the course meeting time.

Q. Can I take this course on my phone?

A. While you may be the exception, most people miss details and do not feel the same level of engagement with the material using a small screen. Our goal is to transform your behavior and build your confidence. By using a larger screen such as a laptop or desktop monitor, you will maximize the investment of your time and tuition.

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Check Your Schedule!

Doulaing The Doula offers a wide range of courses and workshops throughout the year. Check out our course calendar to see what educational opportunities are waiting for you.

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