Recertification
Recertification is necessary three years after the original certification or the latest recertification date. Candidates for recertification must successfully complete all of the necessary requirements along with payment prior to submitting application for recertification by the NDCB. Applicants who have completed all prerequisites will be notified by the board after review and approval.
To apply for Recertification, access your account in Prolydian.
Requirements:
The following list is required for recertification:
1. Completion of 20 contact hours of continuing education
2. Completion of a Keeping Current pathway (you can choose Pathway A or B):
Pathway A: Completion of a pre-approved 10 contact hour Keeping Current course on current practices, research, community, and legislative updates, as well as providing a practice experience for validation of doula work and any other training updates.
- Pathway B: Submission of 10 contact hours of coursework covering:
- Current research findings
- Current training updates from the original training organization
- Regulatory updates, any new/current legislative recommendations for practice
- Issues in the community
- Plan for professional development
- Doula practice validation (submit contracts, practice experience and client feedback of at least three clients)
3. Evidence of current CPR/first aid certificate
4. Evidence of current liability insurance
5. Agreement to continue to comply with the National Doula Certification Board (NDCB) Code of Conduct and Professional Standards and to operate within the Certified Professional Doula (CPD) Scope of Practice
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