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Doula Certification
License Description Any person seeking to be a Virginia State-Certified Doula under 12VAC5-403 Certification of Doulas shall be a community-based doula and (i) meet the qualifications and education requirements established in 12VAC5-403 Certification of Doulas and (ii) hold a certification as a certified doula from a certifying body approved by the Virginia Board of Health. The Virginia Certification Board (VCB) is the certifying body approved by the Virginia Board of Health. The primary goals of establishing State-Certified Doula requirements are to improve the birth outcomes of pregnant people and infants in Virginia through community-based doula services and to eliminate the maternal and infant mortality racial disparities across the Commonwealth.
Licensing Agency
Virginia Department of Health
Virginia Certification Board
298 S Progress Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17109-4626
(804) 741 2319
info@vacertboard.org
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Education Specific course required
Exam No exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/11/2023
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