Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations
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Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations
12-week format from September 7, 2022 to December 7, 2022 on Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm-9:00pm taught by senior instructor, Laurie Levy. (No Class-Nov 23) This course is perfect for people who prefer learning in shorter classes over a longer period, want to learn with a close cohort of students, and can complete up to 4 hours of pre-work between classes. This virtual workshop will consist of the same DONA-approved curriculum as the traditional 4-day intensive class but offers a more spread-out schedule for people who want more time to assimilate the material. Completion of this training meets the criteria for three requirements towards DONA International Certifications: (1) Birth Doula Workshop, (2) Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas and (3) Breastfeeding/Chest feeding for Doulas.
Our trainings have been filling up quickly and will close registration once we have reached max capacity. Registration will close on August 29. We do offer a Course Assistant position to provide technical support for the Zoom virtual classroom, and in exchange the Course Assistant would receive discounted tuition. Full tuition is $725. Participants will receive additional information, including login information once registered. For more information regarding this position as well as any other inquiries, please contact us at simkincenter@bastyr.edu or call us at (425) 602-3361.
Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations
2-week format starting September 10-11 & 17-18 on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00am-5:30pm taught by Kim James. This course is perfect for people who want to complete their workshop in the quickest format. Must be able to complete 4 hours of pre-workshop modules before the course begins and up to 4 hours of flipped content between the first and second weekend of class. Completion of this training meets the criteria for three requirements towards DONA International Certifications: (1) Birth Doula Workshop, (2) Introduction to Childbirth for Doulas and (3) Breastfeeding/Chest feeding for Doulas.
Our trainings have been filling up quickly and will close registration once we have reached max capacity. Registration will close on September 1. We do offer a Course Assistant position to provide technical support for the Zoom virtual classroom, and in exchange the Course Assistant would receive discounted tuition. Full tuition is $725. Participants will receive additional information, including login information once registered. For more information regarding this position as well as any other inquiries, please contact us at simkincenter@bastyr.edu or call us at (425) 602-3361.
Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations
One day, IN-PERSON training at Bastyr Center for Natural Health (Wallingford/Freemont) focusing on self-care and hand skills to support the human body. Training is scheduled to meet from 9:00am-1:00pm on Sunday, October 23rd. Participants will be required to provide proof of vaccination and comply with mask requirements. Register early to ensure your space. If you have any questions regarding this training or attending in-person classes at Bastyr University, please call us at 425-602-3361. Cost $80. 20% discount to Simkin alums and Bastyr faculty, staff, students and alums.
Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations
One day, IN-PERSON training at Bastyr Center for Natural Health (Wallingford/Freemont) focusing on self-care and hand skills to support the human body. Training is scheduled for October 23rd, Sunday, meeting from 9-5pm. Lunch break around 1pm. Participants will be required to provide proof of vaccination and comply with mask requirements. Register early to ensure your space. If you have any questions regarding this training or attending in-person classes at Bastyr University, please call us at 425-602-3361. Cost $100. 20% discount to Simkin alums and Bastyr faculty, staff, students and alums.
Simkin Center for Allied Birth Vocations
IN-PERSON training at Bastyr Center for Natural Health (Wallingford/Freemont) focusing on hand skills to support the human body. This training will meet from 2:00-5:00pm on Sunday, October 23rd. Participants will be required to provide proof of vaccination and comply with mask requirements. Register early to ensure your space! If you have any questions regarding this training or attending in-person classes at Bastyr University, please call us at 425-602-3361. Cost $40. 20% discount to Simkin alums and Bastyr faculty, staff, students and alums.
