La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § V-17301

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section V-17301 - Qualifications for Registration

A. To be eligible to be registered by the board as a doula, an individual must:

1. be at least 18 years of age;

2. possess either a high school diploma or high school equivalency documentation;

3. be a citizen of or lawfully authorized to be employed in the United States; and

4. meet one of the following qualification pathways:

a. demonstrate evidence of training as a doula by satisfying both of the following criteria:

i. submission of three letters of recommendation from clients to whom the individual has provided doula services within the previous five years. Such letters must provide specific details concerning the names, dates, and services provided; or

ii. submission of proof that the individual contracted with and provided doula services to at least three clients within the previous five years;

b. demonstrate receipt of a certificate of completion of training as a doula by a board approved doula training organization.

B. The burden of satisfying the board as to the qualifications and eligibility of the applicant for registration shall be upon the applicant. An applicant shall not be deemed to possess such qualifications unless the applicant demonstrates and evidences such qualifications to the satisfaction of the board.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § V-17301

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Louisiana Doula Registry Board, LR 50241 (2/1/2024).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 22:1059.1(B)(1)(b) and R.S. 22:1059.1(G).