An applicant for a birth doula certification shall submit the following to the department:
(1) A completed application as provided by the department;
(2) Proof of successful completion of the education requirements in WAC
246-835-015:
(a) Culturally congruent ancestral practices, training, and education as required in WAC
246-835-025; and
(b) If the applicant completed the core curricula training requirements through a program, or courses that collectively meet the requirements in WAC
246-835-020(1), documentation must be submitted by the applicant to the department; or
(c) If the applicant completed the training requirements from an approved program through WAC
246-835-020(2) listed on the department's webpage, proof of completion must be received by the department directly from the program where the applicant completed the training; or
(d) If the applicant completed the education requirements through completion of the ancestral pathway competencies in WAC
246-835-022, documentation must be submitted by the applicant to the department.
(3) Verification from all states in which the applicant holds or has held a health care credential, indicating that the applicant has or has not been subject to final or pending disciplinary action;
(4) Additional documentation as required by the secretary to determine whether an applicant is qualified for certification; and
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
18.47 RCW and 2022 c 217. WSR 23-18-048, § 246-835-030, filed 8/30/23, effective 10/1/23.]