Programs for Doulas
Well-Educated Doulas Create Stronger, Healthier Communities.
See the programs that are offered by the DOULA CO-OP to help develop a more empowered doula workforce
Scholarship for Doula Training Program - Statewide
2025-2026 The Holistic Birth Doula Training is an 8-week online program for aspiring doulas in Nevada. Students will participate in weekly live Zoom classes and complete 5–7 hours of self-paced work.
Topics include birth history, trauma-informed care, communication and advocacy, pregnancy and birth physiology, comfort measures, postpartum recovery, lactation basics, and building a sustainable doula business. The course concludes with a final project: a portfolio of client-facing resources to launch your practice.
Scholarships are currently closed.
Doula Access Program (DAP) - Reno
DAP is a partnership between the DOULA CO-OP of Nevada (DCNV) and Renown Medical Center to address shared goals. DAP Birth and Postpartum Doulas work alongside nurses, physicians, and hospital staff with their own clients as an integrated member of the patient care team on labor, delivery, OR, and postpartum units before, during, and after childbirth.
Minimum requirement: 3 months as an associate in DCNV.
Renown-DOULA CO-OP Shift Program - Reno
Expanding the partnership between the DOULA CO-OP of Nevada (DCNV) and Renown Medical Center by implementing doula shifts, creating a more consistent presence of doulas throughout the perinatal care process.
This was made possible through the Renown Partners in Progress Grant and DCNV. This is an employment opportunity with DCNV as a 1099 independent contractor, and includes an application and qualifications.
Goals & Impact
Enhance Birth Outcomes
Increase Doula Access
Strengthen Provider Collaboration
You must have attended a minimum of 5 births with your own clients and have been an Associate of DCNV and part of the above DAP Program for a minimum of 6 months to apply.
PAID Educational Opportunity - Statewide Educational Program
This initiative provides free, doula-led education classes to underserved parents, ensuring equitable access to evidence-based perinatal support. By removing financial barriers, we empower families to make informed decisions about pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. These classes would be offered in both the rural and urban counties in Northern NV. Providing free education classes in the Maternal Health Desert of Northern NV is a primary objective for all stakeholders, including Medical Professionals, Public Health, and legislators.
Please reach out to apply to become an independent contractor through DCNV to teach classes!
CPR Training - Reno (Open to the community)
We are fortunate to have a fellow CO-OP member who is not only a doula but also a trainer, bringing both her academic expertise and her passion for birthwork to every training session.
This hands-on certification course is tailored for doulas, ensuring you leave with both the confidence and skills to respond in an emergency. It’s an incredible opportunity to strengthen your practice while learning directly from someone who deeply understands both the science and the heart of what we do.
Reach out to apply for an upcoming date!