OAR 410-180-0315
Birth Doula Certification Requirements

(1) To be certified as a birth doula, an individual shall:

(a) Complete all required training specified in OAR 410-180-0375 (Birth Doula Certification Curriculum Standards) through:

(A) An Authority approved birth doula training program; or

(B) A combination of programs that results in meeting all the requirements through equivalent credit.

(b) Complete an Authority approved oral health training;

(c) Be CPR-certified for children and adults;

(d) Create a community resource list on an Authority approved form;

(e) Document attendance at a minimum of three births and three postpartum visits using an Authority approved form;

(f) Complete all application requirements to be in the state registry;

(g) Complete the Authority certification process; and

(h) Be successfully accepted into the state registry.

(2) Individuals who hold national or non-Oregon state certification and are in good standing with their certifying body may be granted reciprocity or receive equivalent credit for previously completed training. The Authority shall determine the criteria for reciprocity and equivalent credit.

Source: Rule 410-180-0315 — Birth Doula Certification Requirements, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=410-180-0315 (accessed May 26, 2025).

410–180–0300
Purpose 410–180–0305
Definitions 410–180–0310
Community Health Worker, Peer Wellness Specialist, Personal Health Navigator Certification Requirements 410–180–0312
Peer Support Specialist Certification Requirements 410–180–0315
Birth Doula Certification Requirements 410–180–0320
Traditional Health Worker Continuing Education Requirements 410–180–0325
Application and Renewal Process for Traditional Health Worker (THW) Certification and Registry Enrollment 410–180–0326
Background Check Requirements 410–180–0340
Standards of Professional Conduct 410–180–0345
Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Certification 410–180–0350
Training Program Requirements 410–180–0355
Application and Renewal Process for Authority Training Program Approval 410–180–0360
Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Training Program Approval 410–180–0365
Oral Health Training Requirements 410–180–0370
Community Health Workers, Peer Wellness Specialists, Personal Health Navigators, and Peer Support Specialists Certification Curriculum Standards 410–180–0375
Birth Doula Certification Curriculum Standards 410–180–0380
THW and Training Program Complaints and Investigations

May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Rule 410-180-0315 — Birth Doula Certification Requirements, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=410-180-0315 (last accessed May 10, 2025).