Our mission is to recruit, develop, and train the next generation of End-of-Life Doulas. Our unique, one-of-a-kind training program pursues excellence in every aspect of End-of-Life Doula care. We consider online courses to be your “license to learn.” Along with active current TB testing and background checks. We are preparing our End of Life Doulas to work with anyone ~ and in any community.
Becoming an End-of-Life Doula is a commitment, and our program requires six to twelve months to complete.
Our expectation is that you will have prior healthcare credentials, caregiving experience, and prior end-of-life care experience through an agency, volunteering or caring for a family member.
Our participants receive practical hands-on training. (We are non-medical support but do referrals to medical resources as often as necessary.) How?
Our program includes an internship embedded within a hospice or palliative care agency, along with a final sign-off from the supervising RN or case manager confirming readiness to begin the doula journey. This structure provides real-world experience and builds credibility in the field.
We expect all scholarship recipients to join the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance and earn the End- of- Life Proficiency badge as it ensures a standardized compliance and standard of care that everyone can emulate and respect.
We believe there are four major areas of focus for the entire family in the End-of-Life Doula career pathway:
- Practical, hands-on care & support during the last six months leading throughout the active dying stage. Including Vigil or Sitter care.
- Supporting the family and patient in navigating complex decision making that honor the dignity and quality of life for the loved one.
- Building expertise in documentation, forms, and building collaboration with ancillary services to ensure thorough and complete care. Legacy building, after death care and grief support.
- . The ability to cultivate and facilitate local community outreach and education to ensure awareness of our services.
- Outreach and a call to action through participation in advancements within the Doula community state & nationwide.