APA WF# 24-11 Doula Certifying Organization Criteria

These proposed policy changes are being promulgated as Permanent Rules.

The proposed policy revisions seek to clarify OHCA's requirements for agency recognition of doula certifying organizations. There are neither national standards nor minimum certification requirements for doulas. Each doula certifying organization sets its own requirements for doula certification. OHCA has developed minimum criteria that doula certifying organizations must meet to be recognized as an approved certifying organization. OHCA will only contract with doulas who are certified by an OHCA-recognized certifying organization to ensure a minimum training standard. The proposed criteria addresses specialty certifications offered by the organization, frequency of recertification, training modalities, support experience required, references, and practice guidelines and standards (including ethics guidelines and a grievance/disciplinary policy).

Please view the circulation documents here: APA WF # 24-11 and submit feedback via the comment box.

Circulation Date: 12/2/2024

Comment Due Date: 1/6/2025

Public Hearing: 1/6/2025

Board Meeting: 1/15/2025