Application for the Boldly BLUE Doula + Community Health Worker Training Program
We are on a mission to produce a maternal care workforce that provides physical, social and emotional support services, eliminates birth outcome disparities in BIPOC childbearing people, reduces maternal and infant morbidity and mortality, and creates abundant health in our communities.

We are looking for individuals who want to make birth work their career and make comprehensive maternity care a reality. Read below to learn more and apply! 

Please contact boldlyBLUE@htu.edu with any questions.
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Program Overview

Huston-Tillotson University is partnering with Healing Hands Community Doula Project to offer a comprehensive doula + community health worker certification. Doulas are non-clinical support personnel who provide emotional, informational, and physical support before, during, and after labor and birth. Community health workers are frontline public health workers who serve as links between health and social service organizations and community members. Our training provides both certifications, equipping you to provide holistic and culturally aligned support for Texas mothers.

The certification program involves three instructional elements: in-person doula training (40 hours over 1 week), in-person professional development workshops (20 hours over 3 days), and a hybrid community health worker training with a mix of online and in-person elements (160 hours over 16 weeks). In addition, trainees will consult with experienced doula mentors over the course of their training year to assist with 10 births. (Please see below for training cohort start dates.)

This is not a weekend doula training. Our certification involves training, mentorship, and continuing education for 8-12 months. Our program is rigorous and time consuming, and requires a full commitment. In return, we provide training, mentorship, professional development, connections to client networks, financial support, and a pathway to an impactful career.

Program Cost

Trainees receive free tuition thanks to the generous support of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. In addition, trainees who complete all three instructional elements (doula training, professional development workshops, community health worker training, 10 births) and commit to support  births in Central Texas will receive a $5000 stipend and professional supplies.

If you are interested in a comprehensive yet rigorous training and certification program and building a maternity care network that will serve BIPOC childbearing people, then fill out the application below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Desired Qualifications for Successful Applicants

       Must be at least 18 years of age

       Must have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation

       Access to a computer for coursework

       Strong work ethic

       Strong written and verbal communication skills

       Ability to work through coursework independently

       Ability to work as part of a team

       Desire to be a part of building a movement

       Commitment to transforming maternity care-especially for marginalized and at-risk populations

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Will you dedicate the next 12 months to completing this training and fulfilling mentorship period requirements during which you will observe and assist with 10 births?

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Will you commit to supporting births in Central Texas after your training is complete?
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Why are you interested in becoming a birth worker?

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