Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 950 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION DIVISION
Division 60 - TRADITIONAL HEALTH WORKERS
Section 950-060-0040 - Birth Doula Certification Requirements

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 950-060-0040

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) To be certified as a birth doula, an individual shall complete a required 28-hour birth doula training program offered by an Authority approved birth doula training program and complete a combination of 12 additional hours: 6 hours of cultural competency, 1 hours of interprofessional collaboration, 1 hours of HIPAA, and 4 hours of Trauma Informed Care. Complete all required training specified in OAR 950-060-0150 and:

(a) Complete an Authority approved oral health training;

(b) Be CPR-certified for children and adults;

(c) Create a community resource list on an Authority approved form;

(d) Document attendance at a minimum of three births and three postpartum visits using an Authority approved form;

(e) Complete all application requirements to be in the state registry;

(f) Complete the Authority certification process; and

(g) Be successfully accepted into the state registry.

(2) Individuals who hold national or non-Oregon state certification and are in good standing with their certifying body may be granted reciprocity or receive equivalent credit for previously completed training. The Authority shall determine the criteria for reciprocity and equivalent credit.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 414.665 & ORS 414.635

Statutes/Other Implemented: 181.537, 414.665 & ORS 414.635

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