An applicant for a birth doula certification shall submit the following to the department:

1. (1) A completed application as provided by the department;

2. (2) Proof of successful completion of the education requirements in WAC 246-835-015:

   1. (a) Culturally congruent ancestral practices, training, and education as required in WAC 246-835-025; and
   2. (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
   3. (c) If the applicant completed the training requirements from an approved program through WAC 246-835-020(2) listed on the department's web page, proof of completion must be received by the department directly from the program where the applicant completed the training; or
   4. (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. (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. (4) Additional documentation as required by the secretary to determine whether an applicant is qualified for certification; and
5. (5) Any fees required in WAC 246-835-990.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.47 RCW and 2022 c 217. WSR 23-18-048, § 246-835-030, filed 8/30/23, effective 10/1/23.]