Continuing Education Sub-Committee

Purpose of Job:
The overall purpose of the Continuing Education Sub-Committee is to develop and implement approval systems for applications for DONA-Approved continuing education workshops and Advanced Doula Training workshops. Additionally, the Continuing Education Sub-Committee works to develop DONA-produced webinars and online continuing education.

Receives Strategic Direction from
Director of Education
Continuing Education Sub-Committee Chair

Receives Management and Administrative Support from
Education Manager

Duties/Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Review and update current procedures for receiving and processing submitted continuing education applications
• Develop rules for awarding contact hours
• Approve applications for continuing education and award contact hours
• Research and review relevant, external continuing education programs for certified doula contact hour needs
• Research current and future continuing education needs of certified doulas. May develop Request for Proposals to develop in-house continuing education products for certified doula contact hour needs

Qualifications:

• Active DONA-Approved Trainer in good standing highly encouraged
• DONA certified doula in good standing for one full recertification period required
• Experience creating approval systems and evaluating continuing education programs
• Technically proficient and able to use a variety of cloud-based platforms for organizing documents and group communication

Duration of Term:
One (1) year term with potential to roll over to a second (2) year

Time Needed (Per Month):
Variable according to current projects: 5 +/- hours per week, dependent upon the cycle of activities. The work of this sub-committee is primarily on-going review work and may include future development work.

Application Procedure:

1. A resume' or curriculum vitae
2. A one (1) page letter of intent, which covers:
   1. Applicant’s goals for the position
   2. Applicant’s experience creating approval systems and evaluating continuing education programs
   3. Applicant’s a working knowledge of the time commitment and responsibilities of the position
   4. Applicant’s a desire to serve DONA International and explains why the applicant is the right person for the position
3. Reference phone and email contact information from three (3) people who can attest to the applicant’s qualifications
4. Disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest should be made with the application by completing the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form here
   
   

Any questions about this volunteer leadership opportunity can be directed to applyforleadership@dona.orgd