EOCCO Birth Doula Cohort Application

EOCCO Birth Doula Cohort Application | Summer 2025

Summer cohort applicants must apply by May 30th, 2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

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EOCCO is excited to be offering its third Birth Doula training with Doula Love and welcoming another cohort! We're so thrilled that you've decided to apply to the program.

Please note EOCCO is only accepting five applicants for this cohort. Complete the application entirely. If less than five individuals apply for this cohort, the training will be rescheduled.

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For more information about the program, attend our Lunch and Learn, scheduled for May 15th and 29th 12-1pm PST: https://tinyurl.com/EOCCOSummerDoulaCohortLL or email THW@eocco.com. It is highly recommended to attend a session to understand the requirements and time commitment needed for this training.

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Participants who do not attend all required sessions will be responsible for the cost of the training program ($1050).

Please note that this application must be completed in one sitting. There is no way to save this application.

Before continuing to the application, please thoroughly read and acknowledge the following requirements for the Birth Doula Training Program.

The EOCCO Birth Doula Training Program is a 70-hour training and students must attend all sessions and finish online coursework during the six weeks to complete the training.

Virtual sessions:

12-1 pm PST | July 8, 10, 15, 17, 29, 31, and August 5 and 12
8:30am-5pm PST | July 21, 22, 23, 24, 25

In-person immersion days (in Ontario, OR)

9am-4pm MST | August 7
9am-2pm MST | August 8

Trainees must attend all sessions and responsible for the cost of any travel that may be needed for training.

Applicants will be evaluated on the completeness of their application, responses to essay questions, supplemental attachments, and letters of partnership/agreement/commitment from a clinic, health department, hospital, or other organization that provides pregnancy and/or labor services. Applicants must demonstrate community connection and collaboration.

Applicants from Eastern Oregon will be prioritized. Applicants with a standing relationship with clinics, hospitals, and/or public health departments will also be prioritized.

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EOCCO does not treat people unfairly in any of our programs or activities because of a person’s:

Age
Color
Disability
National origin, primary language, and proficiency of English language
Religion
Sex, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex stereotypes
Pregnancy or related conditions
Health status or need for services

All applicants and trainees providing services to members in coordination with EOCCO are expected to follow the same guidelines.

Contact & Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Date of Birth*

Birth Doula trainees must be 18 years of age when training begins.

Email*

Please use the email you intend on applying for certification with. You will need to maintain consistent access to this email throughout the training.

Phone Number

Phone

Phone Type

Cell

Home

Work

Other

Preferred Method of Contact*

Phone

Other

County of Residence/Work*

Select or enter value

Please explain your county of residence/work.*

The Birth Doula training is open to everyone; however, preference will be given to those who live and work within Eastern Oregon.

If you do not live or work in Eastern Oregon, please explain where you live and how you are involved in our service area.

Address*

City

State

ZIP

Please check this box if you currently work for Moda or its subsidiary companies.

Work Email*

Position*

Supervisor*

Current Employer

Questions

EOCCO will use your answers to the following questions to place you in the cohort. Please answer to the best of your ability and fully. Non-answers will void your application.

Please check the box below if you have attended a Lunch and Learn: Birth Doula Cohort Webinar session.

We recommend that all interested applicants attend a webinar to understand the requirements and time commitments of this course.

What session did you attend?*

5/15/2025

5/29/2025

I watched the recorded session

Why do you want to be a Birth Doula?*

How does your current work/interest relate to Birth Doula work?*

What is your current involvement with Eastern Oregon and Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization (EOCCO), if any?*

This is a demanding course that requires a week of virtual classes and in-person sessions. Please describe how you will balance this course with your other responsibilities (work, school, family).*

Students are expected to spend upwards of 10 hours per week on course material and sessions. The week of virtual sessions requires 37.5 hours of your time. EOCCO wants to ensure our participants will commit to this and attend all sessions.

Participants who do not attend all required sessions will be responsible for the cost of the training.

Being a doula requires odd hours, long hours, and ability to live on-call. How can you balance this with your other responsibilities?*

EOCCO requires all cohort participants to contract with them and provide birth doula services for at least one year after certification. Can you commit to this?*

EOCCO will support birth doula in certification and getting clients. Cohort participants must show commitment to providing regular services.

Do you have access to reliable internet?*

Yes

Do you have access to a laptop, computer, and/or monitors?*

This training requires trainees to use laptops, computers, or monitors. Phones are not sufficient. Large tablets are okay.

Yes

I have a large tablet

Please upload supporting documents*

This will help EOCCO understand your involvement in your community, health care, general interests, etc.

Applicants must submit a letter of commitment, partnership, or support from a clinic, health department, hospital, or other organization that provides pregnancy/labor and delivery services.

Additionally, applicants may upload a current resume or other materials they would like in consideration.

Drag and drop files here or

Requirements

I can commit to attending a 6-week training program.*

The Birth Doula training program requires 70 hours of online and in-person training. Trainees must attend all trainings.

Yes

I can attend the 38-hour virtual training July 21-25 and the 15-hour in-person training session in Ontario, Oregon August 7-8.*

Yes

I can commit to becoming certified as a Birth Doula through OHA.*

Following training, doulas must complete three in-person births to complete the OHA application and become a certified Doula.

Yes

I can commit to providing Birth Doula services in rural areas and to underserved communities.*

If I am an Eastern Oregon resident, I can provide services to Eastern Oregonians and EOCCO members.

Yes

I can commit to contracting with EOCCO as a birth doula after I complete my training.*

Yes

I can commit to getting all paperwork in and starting this course on July 7th, if selected for this cohort.*

Yes

I understand that if I do not attend all required sessions and trainings, I may be responsible for the full cost of the training.*

Yes

I confirm my supervisor supports my training and working as a Birth Doula, and providing services to EOCCO members.*

Yes

Signature

Signature*

I have completed this application to the best of my ability and correctly. I understand that this application does not guarantee acceptance to training.

By entering my name below, I certify I have read and understand this application in its entirety. I attest that my typed name holds the same weight as my written signature.

Date of Signature*

Send me a copy of my responses

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