FAQ's for Doula Students
Workshop FAQ
Workshop Students FAQ
1. Do I get certified after the weekend course?
No, students must complete all reading and exercises, before certification is granted. Some teachers provide students with a certificate of attendance, or if you need a letter of attendance for an employer, etc..
2. Is their a reading list I have to have done before the class?
Most of the teachers hope you have some of your reading done before class, but understand that students have lives and often not enough time to get the reading done.
3. Does BAI have any other fees, besides tuition?
No, not at this time and we do not plan to.
4. Why do workshop costs vary?
Workshop costs for students can vary depending on location and what is also being offered. If the workshop includes lodging and food it will cost more that just the class.
5. Are there scholarships?
Students looking for a scholarship should directly ask the workshop teacher. This can vary from teacher to teacher and class to class. For distance learning please visit our scholarship page.
6. Can I host a class? I live overseas can I host a class?
Yes, please do. Visit our contact page and contact the appropriate teacher and they can fill you in on all you need to become a host.
We do offer training overseas and encourage you to contact us to host a class no matter where you live.
7. Why is Birth Arts International so special?
Well you can read what our students have said on our comments page. We are also so special because we are coming to doula education from a completely different perspective and using nature as our teacher.
8. How can I pay for the class?
Each teacher offers a variety of payment options and plans.
Distance Learning FAQ
1. How long does the program take?
That is up to you the student. We have time suggestions and ask for a need for an extension after 2 years.
2. Does BAI have any hidden fees?
No.
3. How do I send in my homework?
Email or postal mail are fine. Emailed assignments for Distance learning programs are emailed to demetria@birtharts.com
4. Can you help me get birth clients?
No and yes. We do not act as a go between for students and clients, but we do give students the skills needed to get thier own clients.
5. Does BAI distance learning offer scholarships?
Yes. Please visit our scholarships page.
6. I want to work with the hospital in my area, they need proof of training, can you give me that?
Yes of course. We do this often all over the world.
7. So BAI is international, what does that mean.
It means we have students all over the world.
From the US, Canada and Europe to Africa and Asia.
8. Do you have training in other languages?
By 2010 we hope to have training in English, German and French.