1. A. A certified doula shall complete 15 hours of continuing education hours within the three years prior to renewing certification specified in A.R.S. § 36-766.01.

2. B. Continuing education shall:

   1. 1. Directly relate to doula core competencies as specified in R9-16-901(9) including services, skills, and knowledge that:

      1. a. Facilitates access to quality of care delivery and health outcomes for clients receiving services; and
      2. b. Expands health and wellness in diverse communities to reduce health disparities;
   2. 2. Have educational objectives that exceed an introductory level of knowledge related to doula core competencies and scope of practices; and

   3. 3. Consist of courses related to core competencies, such as:

      1. a. Health and social service systems, including disease prevention to help manage health conditions;

      2. b. Health promotion education;

         1. i. Health literacy and cross-cultural communication;
         2. ii. Referrals and providing follow-up;
         3. iii. Individual support and coaching; and
         4. iv. Outreach methods and strategies;
      3. c. Client and community assessment;
      4. d. Health education for behavior change;
      5. e. Provide direct services;
      6. f. Home visits to provide education, assessment, and social support; and
      7. g. Support, advocacy, and health system navigation for clients.
3. C. A continuing education course developed, endorsed, or sponsored by the Department according to A.R.S. § 36-766.09(B) is available at www.azdhs.gov.

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 803 (March 31, 2023), effective August 1, 2023 (Supp. 23-1).