Certification: Experienced Birth Doula Certification

The ICEA Birth Doula Certification examination is designed to test for a thorough knowledge of the basic content in childbirth. The examination is based solely on the objectives outlined in the eight parts of the ICEA birth doula curriculum.

Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.