NOTE: This breakdown does not apply to discounted courses or additional discounts offered. 

EARTHSIDE:
Application fee                         $50
Tuition                                    $675
Certification packet fee            $75
2 year membership fee             $200
$1000 (before applied discounts)

To waive your Earthside Membership and the $200 membership fee, please use coupon code Non-Member2020 at checkout. You will be taken off our membership list and will not have access to any of the membership benefits. This option excludes you from any other discounts. 
 
OUTSIDE PAYMENTS:
*Background check for 
       volunteer hrs.                     $40  (if applicable)
Food Handlers permit               $30  (online)
BloodBourne Pathogen             $15   (online)
Books: (approx)                         $100
TOTAL FOR EEOLD:              $1185 (approx)

As you can see, our program is thorough and extensive. We want to make sure you have all the tools you need to succeed for your investment!!

* Background check may be required for your volunteer hours at local hospitals/hospices. Usually they will pay for it, however you may be responsible for it. Please be aware of their policies.

​Certain courses* are "audit" courses:
Students who choose these classes "opt-in" to audit the class. This process helps the progression of this profession. This will subsequently require a little extra time (Approximately 15 min per class) dedicated to this audit process. 

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Here is a list of our "competition":

We are so confident that Earthside has the best program and outcome available that we wanted to provide you with a list of the "competition" below. We encourage you to do your research and find the program that best fits your needs. We are confident that as a hands-on training and mentorship program for Utah residents, Earthside will give you the best training available for your investment. The information below was current at the time of posting. All information provided are the rights of the owners of the websites and could be subject to change.

​Earthside supports the advancement of this profession, and thus, also the "competition", as listed below. 
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HELD: $1200 - 3 day intensive - in person training - Salt Lake City, Utah
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INELDA: $750 - 22hr - "weekend retreat" Anywhere, USA. You pay for travel/lodging/amenities.
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Doulagivers: $1997 - 30/30 hrs - Online class/practical hours  
         + additional optional Live wkshp: 297.00 
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Momdoulary/Mourning Doula: $3150 - 20wks - Online class 
         $1450 - 16 wks - Online class
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Acommpany the Dying: $950-$3000 16wks - Online class  -  website
       QualityofLife: Same as Accompany the Dying
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Consious Dying Institute.: $2995 in-person/across US & Canada  
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Lifespan: $565 - Online 3 day workshop 
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A Sacred Passing: $350+  weekend class - only in Washington State 
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Earthside is lobbying with supporters to create some structure for the teaching of this profession. We support this effort because we want to see a much higher standard of care and accountability being taught to End of Life Doula's throughout the US. This process will also help get End of Life Doula's on the map for reimbursement through insurance companies (some Birth Doula's are already being reimbursed). We have a long fight ahead of us... we need your help to pioneer this profession in Utah!