Become a Doula
The Canadian Doula Academy (CDA) is a globally recognized training academy Rooted in Western Canada.
We provide unequivocal in-person doula education, mentorship, certification and continuous learning opportunities to help you become a Doula. Our BC & Alberta doula trainings exceed the industry standards and provide extensive hands-on training by leaders in their respective fields.
Come Gather, Engage and Grow as you become a professional doula in Canada with us!
THE CDA VISION
The Canadian Doula Academy envisions a world where every individual receives equitable, respectful, and personalized support during their childbirth journey. We strive to cultivate a network of skilled doulas who embrace and celebrate the rich tapestry of Canadian experiences, ensuring that all families have access to nurturing care that honours their unique traditions, identities, and needs.
DEDICATION
We will gather, engage, and grow with intention to empower and equip the next generation of doulas through empowered birth and postpartum Canadian doula training in BC & Alberta.
INTEGRITY
As your Doula trainers, we commit to the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in all our interactions. Our dedication to integrity means honouring our promises, respecting confidentiality, and acting with fairness and accountability. We believe that trust is the foundation of meaningful relationships and effective support, and we strive to embody these principles in every action and decision, ensuring that our practices consistently reflect our core values.
RESPECT
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. This is essential to achieve our vision of improving care for all childbearing families.
Meet Our Doula Training Instructors
The Canadian Doula Academy is led by a team of esteemed educators with years of experience in both practice and theory to support you as you become a professional doula.
Erin Moyen
Director + Educator
heather ROGERS
Certification Liaison + Educator
marcy casselman
Mentor + Educator
michelle finch
Community Liaison + Educator
Polina Panshina
International Student Liaison
+ Scholarship Coordinator
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Doula is a nonclinical perinatal support professional who assists families before, during and after childbirth. Doulas provide emotional and physical support and information to help achieve the healthiest and most satisfying experience.
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At the Canadian Doula Academy our programs were created for you! Our esteemed educators provide superior knowledge and foundational skills to aspiring doulas, healthcare professionals, educators and individuals passionate about reproductive health. We believe in-person education translates best for all perinatal support professionals working with clients and building practices.
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All students are invited to participate in the Doula Mentorship offered upon completion of their classroom requirements. Our Mentorship program provides new ways for doulas to continue gathering, engaging and growing along with trusted CDA mentors. Meet-ups often include celebrations of success, doula business discussions, processing challenging situations and resource sharing. Doula Mentorship provides a supportive professional network as new careers are established.
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At the Canadian Doula Academy we believe in-person education creates unparalleled connection, and translates best for all perinatal support professionals working with clients and building practices.
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Of course we do! At the Canadian Doula Academy we value previous experience, education and the deep knowledge that doulas improve care for childbearing families. If you are already a doula reach out to our certification team for additional information regarding cross-certification.
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A certificate of attendance documents your participation in a training program.
Certification with the Canadian Doula Academy provides a recognized credential demonstrating your knowledge and skills as a competent doula, as well as your dedication to childbearing families and continuous learning within the profession.
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Many insurance providers and/or Health Spending Accounts (HSA) will reimburse for the cost of a certified professional doula. We encourage every family seeking doula support to check with their insurance provider.
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After our in-person Doula training all students are encouraged to work towards certification with the Canadian Doula Academy. Our alumni usually liken these steps to a self-driven practicum. The complete certification process typically takes 12 – 24 months. You will have continued support and guidance through our mentorship program, if you need it. All certification requirements will be covered during the training program, and we are confident you’ll master the next steps!
“Love and belonging are irreducible needs of all people. We are biologically, cognitively, physically and spiritually wired to love, to be loved and to belong. “
-BRENE BROWN
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Canadian Doula Academy is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect.
Our commitment is about improving the quality and impact of what we do individually, and as a community.
We honour and build upon the unique experiences every person brings to the Canadian Doula Academy. The diversity of our people is an incredible asset that we must engage and utilize. This is essential to achieve our vision of improving care for all childbearing families.
At the Canadian Doula Academy we hold ourselves accountable to meet our DEI strategy.
Community Partners
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