For Previously Trained Doulas

Bridge Certification Pathway

Build on the end-of-life doula education you have already completed with a clear, self-paced route toward the IEOLCA Certified End-of-Life Doula credential.

Tell us about your trainingComplete the short application

Upload your documentationAttach your certificate

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Your previous training

Tell us about your doula education

Complete the form below and upload your certificate or other documentation showing completion of your previous end-of-life doula or death doula training.

First name *

Last name *

Email address *

Country / location *

Tell us about your previous end-of-life doula or death doula training. * Include the name of the organization, school, program, or teacher and the approximate number of training hours. A minimum of 30 hours is required.

Approximate completion date

Website or professional profile

What is leading you to pursue IEOLCA certification at this point in your journey? *

Certificate or proof of prior training *

Accepted file types: PDF, JPG, PNG, DOC, DOCX. Maximum file size: 10 MB.

I confirm that I have completed at least 30 hours of end-of-life doula or death doula training and that the information provided in this application is accurate. *

What happens next: After submitting, you will continue to the secure $149 USD payment page. Payment provides access to the certification pathway. Certification is issued after you complete the pathway requirements, demonstrate the required competencies, and confirm alignment with the IEOLCA Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice.

Unsure whether your previous training qualifies? Contact us at office@ieolca.org before applying. We are happy to review the general details of your training and help you determine whether it meets the 30-hour minimum.

We will contact you if we need clarification about your certificate or previous education. If your training cannot be accepted for the certification pathway, your $149 USD fee will be fully refunded.