We are happy to announce that we are now offering live online
End of Life Doula training via secure, password protected, Zoom meetings.
Certifying anyone, anywhere!
Earthside is now offering in-person and Zoom options for attending classes.
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Live-Online via Zoom (or in-person for SLC, UT locals) END OF LIFE DOULA CERTIFICATION COURSE Join our ever growing tribe of End of Life Doulas. Classes held every 3rd weekend of each month Saturday & Sunday 10a - 4p Register by clicking the Registration button below. . . . . . Earthside's information session is offered via Zoom on the Second Saturday of each month and is a prerequisite to attending the EEOLD course. Contact us HERE for the Zoom link. Meeting starts at 10a and goes as long as needed (usually an hour) This is where we will discuss all the nitty gritty of Earthside's policy etc. |
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***One-on-one courses (Utah local in person or live online) are also available. Contact us HERE for one-on-one options***
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What to expect in our Live/Online/One-on-one classes:
- 16 hours of in-class content (may be less depending on class participation)
- Students are required to volunteer 80hrs for certification
- Students will have required reading - books purchased by student.
- Students will be required to sign Earthside's Code of Ethics
- Students are required to take an online Food Handlers Permit test, as well as obtain an online basic Blood Borne Pathogen certificate. Approx. $45 for both certificates. (varies by state)
- Students will have some homework assignments. (Don't worry... they are very basic and just to help you think outside the box).
IF YOU WANT TO TAKE THE COURSE FOR PERSONAL REASONS, BUT DON'T WISH TO CERTIFY, PLEASE LET US KNOW HERE SO WE CAN OFFER YOU A SPECIAL DISCOUNT.
Earthside believes in transparency and we will be happy to provide what information/links we know about our "competitors" so you can price compare with other End of Life Doula programs. We support our "competition" because we deeply and sincerely believe in the importance of this profession, and other programs only enhance the value of what we do!!
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DISCOUNTS:
*Save on tuition by referrals! Refer a fellow student and get $50 off your tuition for each paid referral! Refer 4 students, get $200 off! They will also receive $50 off registration for registering under your referral!! (NEVER expires) * ALL Single Mothers & Veterans get an additional $100 discount on registration fees. Email for special coupon codes. (NEVER expires) * Seasonal: |
Payment options:
*Pay tuition fees in full before the first day of class
-or- pay 3 equal payments and a separate $100 deposit (non-refundable) - total due on first day of class.
* If you need different payment options/accommodations, please contact us HERE.
- We want to help anyone who desires to be an End of Life Doula to have that opportunity!!
* Course Cancellation policy click HERE
*Pay tuition fees in full before the first day of class
-or- pay 3 equal payments and a separate $100 deposit (non-refundable) - total due on first day of class.
* If you need different payment options/accommodations, please contact us HERE.
- We want to help anyone who desires to be an End of Life Doula to have that opportunity!!
* Course Cancellation policy click HERE
Our Curriculum is 16 hours total.
(Time varies depending on class size and participation)
EEOLD Certification Program - Basic Outline (Note: This is a small sample of what we teach in class... this outline varies depending on length and location of course and availability of guest speakers)
Lesson 1: You will learn about what an End of Life/Interim Doula is and the differing roles you will play with your clients and their family members. You will learn about the in's and out's of Earthside and what we are all about, up close and personal. You will be able to sign the code of ethics agreement and get an in depth look and understanding of the rest of the EEOLD program.
LESSON 1.5: You will learn about the client companionship and compassionate service aspects of this career, active listening and communication skills. You will learn about the "pain body" and how to identify it and deal with it. Trusting your gut, ergonomics, self care, life-work balance and the potential risks and hazards of this profession are more of this weeks lesson... and much much more including a possible guest speaker....
LESSON 2: This lesson you learn about the process of death, identifying discomfort, practical comfort measures, guided meditations, cultural awareness & sensitivity, Family rituals, advocacy, legacy projects and the 5 senses. We navigate the transference of energy in this work... and as always... much much more!
LESSON 2.5: This lesson you learn about about the legalities surrounding this profession as well as the end of life documents you will need to understand. We go more into depth on self-care techniques as well as compassion fatigue, your caregivers "Bill of Rights", a life stress test, coping with stress and burnout, CF Prevention toolkit and identifying elder/client abuse and what we can do to help... and much more...
LESSON 3: This lesson you learn how to process death with clients and family members. You learn how to understand their grief and its stages (which are more than you think), We learn what "holding space" actually means and how to do it, and what the signs are someone is about to pass. Another guest speaker may grace our classroom this week.
LESSON 3.5: This lesson we learn about the history/modern aspects of what a "funeral" is and how we can help our clients prepare. You will get an extensive checklist to help with this as well as vigil/memorial and life celebration planning. You will learn about different religions and religious guidelines for cultural sensitivity, burial options and another guest speaker.
LESSON 4: This lesson is a tough one. Its why we put it all into one class. We navigate the corners of children's death, stillbirth, accidents and terminal illness. We learn about when a child loses a parent and also suicide. This week, come armed with plenty of tissues. We also plan to have a guest social worker that will be navigating with us through this weeks lesson.
LESSON 4.5: This is the final lesson. We learn the business in's and out's of being an End of Life Doula. We give you templates of the business material and forms you will need and we talk about invoicing and expense sheets etc. We talk about the local and federal regulations of paperwork and what you might need/want in your go-to Doula bag.
Upon certification, you will also receive some very special, personalized gifts that will honor your future work as a Doula.
End of Life Doula Certification
Questions to consider:
- Are you naturally compassionate and have a deep desire to help people transition through the end of life stages?
- Are you a natural calming force for the people around you?
- Are you dependable?
- Do you have a natural ability to interact with people, especially the elderly and the ill?
- Is working with those facing the end of life stages something you feel “called” to do?
- Do you think you can make a positive and genuine difference in this profession?
- Are you a self-starter with a desire to succeed?
- How do you deal with personal stress or cope with loss?
- Do you have the ability to remain neutral in stressful times?
- Do you have experience with the end of life stages of caring for a loved one?
- Are you able to be available to people, other than your family, for extended periods of time, day and night, on-call, available by phone/skype/text etc?
- Do you have reliable and supportive people to maintain your home life while you are away to care for your clients? (babysitters, meals, sick children etc)
- Does your partner/family support your desire to work as an End of Life Doula?
- Will you have a backup EOLD to help you in case of emergency or illness?
- Do you have reliable transportation?
- Are you comfortable being around a dead body?
- Are you comfortable being alone in people’s homes at any time during the day or night?
- Are you willing to travel for a client?
- Are you willing to be absent from family functions and holiday’s to care for a client’s needs?
- Are you comfortable communicating to doctors, nurses, funeral directors and other end of life professionals, as needed for the client and family?
- Are you honest? Are you trustworthy? Do you have integrity? Can the end of life community trust you with their loved ones and their loved ones property and possessions? Can you follow HIPPA and other privacy laws?
“I see death as an opportunity for change and growth, You see awakenings, forgiveness; you see new bonds
made and old wounds healed, which I believe send the dying on their final transition peacefully and bring new
opportunities for the people who remain.” -Jeri Glatter
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