• Re-certification Requirements

    NAPS Doulas must renew their certification every three years.  If you are currently certified with NAPS Doulas, you can check your Club Express profile for renewal deadlines.

    Re-certification Requirements:

    • Current NAPS member
    • Has met all certification maintenance requirements for each year (see below)
      • Of the 12 total CEUs needed, 3 must be a Cultural Learning Opportunity (CLO)
    • Copy of current infant CPR certification (hands-on)
    • Copy of current liability insurance
    • Copy of current WSP police background check (within the last year)
    • Signed Liability Release
    • Signed Code of Ethics
    • Signed Standards of Practice
    • Signed Grievance Policy
    • Signed Referral Line Ethics form
    • Membership Questionnaire, filled out
    • 3 evaluations: 1 each from 3 clients with whom you have spent at least 8 hours
    • $35.00 certification review fee

    In order to maintain certification, NAPS certified doulas:

    • Must maintain continuous NAPS membership
    • Must attend one NAPS event yearly:
      • Annual Meeting
      • Board Meeting
      • Committee Meetings
      • NW Doula Conference
      • Volunteer to help at a NAPS sponsored event, such as: March for Babies, PEPSapalooza, Climb out of the Darkness
    • Must maintain continuous CPR and Standards of Practice certification and liability insurance
    • Must earn 4 CEUs yearly that broaden your postpartum doula skills and knowledge:
      • NAPS Continuing Education events will be immediately added to your online record
      • If you attend a continuing education event that is not hosted by NAPS, you must submit verification of your attendance here
      • If you read a postpartum related book, attend a webinar, or watch an online learning video totaling at least an hour of content, you may submit a report on the material here