RCW 18.47.010 Definitions. (Effective October 1, 2023.) The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Department” means the department of health. (2) “Birth doula” means a person that is a nonmedical birth coach or support person trained to provide physical, emotional, and informational support to birthing persons […]
RCW 18.47.020 Certification requirements. (Effective October 1, 2023.) (1) A birth doula may voluntarily apply for certification from the department under this section. (2) The department shall issue a certification to any applicant who has met the following requirements: (a) Submitted a completed application as required by the department; (b) Satisfactorily completed competencies that meet […]
RCW 18.47.030 Competency-based requirements—Administration—Fees. (Effective October 1, 2023.) (1) The secretary shall: (a) In collaboration with community partners who advance equitable access to improve perinatal outcomes and care through holistic services for black and brown communities, adopt rules establishing the competency-based requirements that a birth doula must meet to obtain certification. The rules must establish processes […]
RCW 18.47.040 Birth doula without certification—Permitted. (Effective October 1, 2023.) (1) Nothing in this chapter prohibits a person from practicing as a birth doula without obtaining certification under this chapter. (2) No person may use the title “state-certified birth doula” in connection with the person’s name to indicate or imply, directly or indirectly, that the […]
RCW 18.47.800 Rules. The secretary may adopt any rules necessary to implement this chapter. [ 2022 c 217 § 6.]
