This is an online course. You can take this anywhere you have an internet connection. You do not have to be present in our area to take the course!

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FAMILY HERBALIST PROGRAM

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE EARTHWISE BIRTHWORKER & DOULA CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

*Registration for this course open through October 3rd, 2025.

Herbal Medics Academy (HMA) offers a comprehensive Birthworker Training Program that combines a traditional doula education with an emphasis on herbal training and emergency birth worker skills. Students can also opt for our Doula Certification Program. Students cover an extensive course curriculum of prenatal, birth and postpartum Doula skills. This program also includes a full herbal curriculum with a focus on herbs during the childbearing year and unique preparation for service as an Emergency Birth Worker.

DOULA CERTIFICATION COURSE

The primary subjects covered include:

Week 1 Introduction to Doula Work

Week 2 A & P for Doulas

Week 3 Antepartum Doula Work

Week 4 Labor and Birth

Week 5 Birth Doula Work

Week 6 Support in the Hospital Setting

Week 7 Unusual Birth or Unplanned Outcomes

Week 8 Postpartum Doula Work

Week 9 Newborn Care beyond Diapers and Breastfeeding

Week 10 Business of Being a Doula and Review

Mentoring with Doula Program Director – one-on-one mentoring via phone/Zoom Call/in person over the course of the year that it typically takes to complete the program.

Student will have full access to the online classroom throughout the course where recorded lectures, documents, videos and other class resources are posted throughout the course of the class. All material is available for download 30 days past the last class.