Become a Certified End-of-Life Doula

Our core curriculum is our signature course, “The Accompanying the Dying: A Practical Guide and Awareness Training.” In this course, we cover the essentials of what it takes to accompany another person and their family through dying and death, and afterwards. We cover all time periods and all settings of where a person may be. Deanna has integrated all her hospice RN experience since 2000, as well as her years as a private end of life doula in private practice since 2005, to create this very practical and comprehensive program for you. She has been mentoring pioneers from around the world to create innovative practices for all these years as well!

This is no ordinary online course where you may feel bored with the typical information you can learn yourself in an afternoon online. Instead, we are discussing the ‘doula way.’ This is something that takes time to become confident in and feel grounded with the parts of ‘being’ and knowing. We thoroughly teach to the end of life issues and practices you must know, as well as the art of the practice. There is also a very special component of guiding you through your own personal journey examining your own history. This is crucial to the development of the awareness you need to offer your best self to the one you are companioning.

We are right here with you every step of the way. You are not investing in a process that simply regurgitates end of life facts, medications, funeral laws, forms, etc.; you are enlisting our support to fully guide you as you gain confidence in integrating your unique gifts with your ideas of how you may want to serve others through dying and death.

Deanna Cochran, RN
End of Life Doula, Mentor & Trainer
Founder, Quality of Life Care, LLC
Chair, EOL Doula Council, NHPCO
1st Vice President, National End of Life Doula Alliance

The training is stellar. You will not find a more complete program anywhere. We support you to explore this material at your pace and for your own purposes. This training does include our Certificate Package, so if you would like to receive this acknowledgement, you will complete the requirements for the Course. You will receive personal feedback from Deanna on each of the 4 course assessments and your final essay.

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Become a Certified End-of-Life CareDoula®

Our signature End-of-Life Doula Certificate Program is completely online and can be taken from anywhere. As part of the program you have access for up to 1 year to complete your studies. We also offer a complimentary guided 16-week system to help you finish the course in 4 months and receive your Certificate early.

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7-Day Money Back Guarantee. We believe in our training and in your due diligence in selecting us. But, if for any reason you are unhappy with our CareDoula® Program within 7 days - you will receive a refund minus $100 processing fee. No questions asked!

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What Students Are Saying . . .

"I continue to be impressed not only with the material that you have put together but also with the systematic way that you have done so. I browsed though the whole 16 weeks and I can see how you are literally building a foundation from deep in the ground and then up. Thank you for your dedication. It really shows."

- Franklin H.

"There was never any need nor occasion for you to try to “show off” your expertise…you simply exude it. That honestly was one of the most compelling, enjoyable aspects of the course. I **knew** I was receiving exemplary education as the course was never about you, always about where I was and what I needed. You are secure in who you are and where you are on your doula path. You always present a Beginner’s Mind, and in doing that, reinforce your expertise."

- Gaer F.

What You Will Receive

Our signature course, “Accompanying the Dying: A Practical Guide and Awareness Training” in its entirety.
High quality videos further describing and offering deeper teachings.
High quality audios that outline each lesson.
Unique user experience inside our online portal.
Self-pace, independent study with personal direction from Deanna.
Fast Track: 16-week guided email series to support your completion of the program.
1 year access to our Online Learning Portal.
Free new editions yearly as the course is updated.
Private discussion group for School Members only.
Opportunity to ask Deanna one question per week, answered personally (if not already) in the Answers Hub.
Answer Hub Library
Certificate Package: (4 assessments and 1 essay). Once successfully completed, you may use the designation, Certified End of Life Doula (CEOLD), from Quality of Life Care.
Opportunity for Personal Mentoring with Deanna (12 months, 1x/month, 2-4pm CST on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Must be enrolled in the School to apply; additional investment required). This is called our Anam Cara Circle.
Opportunity for Private Sessions with Deanna. Only present students and alumni may apply for private sessions. Based on availability.
Opportunity for private sessions with School Faculty at special rate.
First offer on all our events, workshops, and retreats.
Mentoring Option available at check-out (additional investment).
BONUS: Special full Section on business and marketing for the end of life field.
BONUS: End of Life Doula Practice Development Guide.

Certification

Certification is included in your registration and you have up to one year of enrollment to complete your Certificate Package, if you wish to do so. You will have one year of access to the material and the online learning portal. If you wish to receive a Certificate for your study, please write Danielle, our Program Director and she will let you know what our current requirements are. If you must take more time than 1 year, you are able to stay in the School at the rate of $45/month or $395/year to complete your studies or to have another year’s access. Upon completion of course requirements, you may state you are a Certified End of Life Doula from Quality of Life Care.

Fast-Track Option

As part of your enrollment, you have an option to receive 16-weeks of guided weekly emails to help you complete your course certification within 4 months. This option is for those of you who are looking to complete your certification more quickly than the full year you available to you. If you would prefer this option, please let us know upon registration.

"I cannot thank you enough. Coming into the program I was very clear on what I believed my direction with End of Life work was. However, very shortly into the program with your guidance, intuition and foresight I was able to clarify and focus my true hearts calling. This program not only gave me the opportunity to communicate and connect with others of like mind, but to expand on the tools needed to clarify my calling."

- Cynthia B.

"This was one of the most individualized trainings I have ever received. It covered the basics of end-of-life work, including, but not limited to the emotional, medical, spiritual, physical, financial, and advocacy needs at the end of life...I found that whatever I needed, and continue to need, as I grow and expand my business, Deanna is there to provide non-judgmental guidance. I love that she has been brave enough to use her many successes AND failures to craft a training that meets the new demands of an ever-changing end-of-life landscape."

- Deb H.

Mentoring Option

Our School offers a very special gathering twice a month and that is our Anam Cara Mentoring Sessions. You will have direct mentoring with Deanna LIVE, receiving support and guidance on course related and industry related topics. You will be building relationships with doulas from all over the world.

If you choose to participate in the Mentoring Sessions, you will receive a much deeper experience and also be included in our private online group of doulas from around the world, along with the School group.

You will receive lifetime access to this private community without any additional fees ever.

Through the mentoring process, you will have a very close connection and access to Deanna and others who are exploring and creating a doula practice. You will receive expert support to explore your calling, ask specific questions and get answers immediately about the ways of an end of life doula, become aware of any personal obstacles that could be a barrier to your connecting to your families, learn all the issues at the end of life, explore the practical ways to support a person and their family at the end of life, understand how to bring your services to your community (if you wish to do so, and much more!:

Monthly sessions, once per month, 3rd Wednesday from 2pm-4pm CST for 12 months (July & December off).
Sessions are via video conferencing, you may call in by phone or participate through video using your computer or smart device.
All calls are recorded.
Private Anam Cara Circle group devoted only to mentoring students. “The Anam Cara Circle” is our working and sharing group. This is an online community of amazing doulas from all over the world who are either past or present students who have worked with me personally.
The Anam Cara Circle is home base for you for life.
Mentoring Option available at check-out (additional investment).

7-Day Money Back Guarantee. We believe in our training and in your due diligence in selecting us. But, if for any reason, you are unhappy with our School of Accompanying the Dying within 7 days - you will receive a refund minus $100 processing fee. No questions asked!