WAC 246-835-030. Application process

An applicant for a birth doula certification shall submit the following to the department: (1) A completed application as provided by the department; (2) Proof of successful completion of the education requirements in WAC 246-835-015 : (a) Culturally congruent ancestral practices, training, and education as required in WAC 246-835-025 ; and (b) If the applicant completed the core curricula training requirements through a program, or courses that collectively meet the requirements in WAC 246-835-020 (1), documentation must be submitted by the applicant to the department; or (c) If the applicant completed the training requirements from an approved program through WAC 246-835-020 (2) listed on the department's webpage, proof of completion must be received by the department directly from the program where the applicant completed the training; or (d) If the applicant completed the education requirements through completion of the ancestral pathway competencies in WAC 246-835-022 , documentation must be submitted by the applicant to the department. (3) Verification from all states in which the applicant holds or has held a health care credential, indicating that the applicant has or has not been subject to final or pending disciplinary action; (4) Additional documentation as required by the secretary to determine whether an applicant is qualified for certification; and (5) Any fees required in WAC 246-835-990 .