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    Postpartum Doula Training Registration Form

    BEFORE HITTING SUBMIT, PLEASE GO BACK TO THE TOP OF THIS FORM AND MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER ARE CORRECT.   Once you hit SUBMIT, you will be redirected to the Pay for your Training page.

RULES and CONDITIONS
*By submitting this registration form you agree to the following:

  • I understand that training tuition is $575 and must be paid in full prior to being able to attend the training I am registering for. Fee only covers the 2-day workshop, training manual, binder of resources/sample products, invitation to an exclusive Facebook group for ongoing support. Training fees also include a 1-year membership with CAPPA.   Fee does not include CAPPA Academy, CPR certification, books. 
  • For in-person trainings, daily snacks/drinks are provided, however, students with any special dietary restrictions should plan to bring their own food.  Instructor holds not liability for food allergies/reactions that students may have from food provided in the training.
  • I understand that there are no refunds for classes but I can transfer to another course with Darla Burns within 12 months of the original course date with approval from Darla Burns by paying a $50 transfer fee. If I fail to transfer to another training within 12 months and fail to pay the $50 transfer fee, I understand I will not receive any refunds for monies already paid to the instructor.   There are no refunds.
  • I understand that I must pay for my training in full at least 14 days before the training via PayPal on the form above or by going to the Pay For Your Training link -OR- by sending payment through Venmo to @douladarla -OR- by via Zelle to 661-645-3726.  
  • Payment plans only available if there is more than 30 days before the training and the full balance must be paid BEFORE attending the training.  NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • I understand that I should not make non-refundable travel reservations until Darla Burns has confirmed the workshop 14 days prior to the course.
  • I understand that a 1-year CAPPA membership is given to all students attending a training.  Further, I understand that I must be a current CAPPA member before I can become certified as a CAPPA  Postpartum Doula. (You can obtain additional years of membership at www.cappa.net)
  • I have read the FAQ page and understand that are other fees involved with becoming certified by CAPPA. 
  • I understand that using the titles CPD or CAPPA Certified Postpartum Doula (or any variation thereof) prior to officially earning my certification from CAPPA will result in being disqualified from being certified.
  • CAPPA and Darla Burns (d/b/a Doula Darla) do not assume liability for adverse reactions to foods consumed, or items one may come into contact with while at any CAPPA Event, Training or Activity you may attend whether inside or outside of CAPPA planned events and activities.
  • I understand that I should NOT work the nights before the training as I need to be on-time each day and fully alert during the training.
  • There is a $50 RUSH materials fee for anyone who registers 7 days or less prior to training beginning.  If materials cannot be secured by instructor, student will be notified and transferred to a future date.

FOR IN-PERSON TRAININGS (COVID and Illness clause):
  • Indoor, in-person trainings will be kept to no more than 15-20 persons depending on venue.
  • In order for the students to hear the instructor clearly the instructor will not be wearing a mask during the training.
  • Group work will be encouraged to be done outdoors.
  • Any student who feels they may be sick should transfer to another training date.  If it is apparent to the instructor that any student is ill during class, they will be asked to leave and attend a future training date.  There are no refunds.
  •  Hand sanitizer will be made available for all students, as well as access to soap and water.
  • New disposable masks will be made available to any student who needs/wants one.
  • Instructor holds no responsibility/liability for any illness(es) that may be spread during a training.  Again, students should NOT attend an in-person training if they are feeling ill or exhibiting any signs of illness.

As a participant of this training, I agree to allow Darla Burns/CAPPA  to do the following:
  1. Publish my name, phone number, and email address for the trainee class list & referral list. 
  2. Take photographs and video of the training which may include me, as well as allow the trainer and CAPPA to use these photographs and video for promotional purposes online and in print.
  3. Use quotes from my training evaluations (which I may fill out anonymously) for promotional purposes online and in print.

ACTS OF GOD, NATIONAL EMERGENCY, PANDEMIC CLAUSE:
In the event of an Act of God, National Emergency, or Pandemic which forbids instructor from holding an in-person training,  educator will offer an online training option or will allow student to transfer to a different in-person training date/location within 12 months of the original training date without penalty or transfer fees. Failure of student to either take advantage of the online training option or transfer to a different date/location will result in forfeiture of funds paid by student.

REFUNDS:
By registering and paying for this training, I understand that there are no refunds for this training. If student cannot attend this training, all funds will be held for the 12 months to be applied to a future training taught by Darla Burns. To transfer to another training, I understand that I will need to pay a $50 transfer fee. If you fail to transfer to another training within 12 months and fail to pay the $50 transfer fee, all funds will forfeited. There are no refunds.

POLICIES:
  • I understand that I may not record the training workshop (audio or video). 
  • I understand that I may not photograph any PowerPoint slides, training materials, certificates of completion or any other intellectual property belonging to CAPPA or the trainer. 
  • I may take photographs during the training only with the express permission of the trainer and the participants. No photographs may be used for advertising purposes, nor sold or transferred to any other party.
  • I may not reproduce, publish or distribute any materials in the training manual.
  • I may not reproduce, publish, photograph, share, email, or distribute any materials in the training binder (handouts) other than for the purpose of using them for my personal business as a postpartum doula. 
  • I understand that this course is only one step in becoming a CAPPA Certified Postpartum Doula.  There are several other steps that must be completed by the student after the training in order to be eligible for certification by CAPPA.
  • I understand that I must complete and return the Pre-Training Assignment to Darla Burns via email or US mail no less than 7 days before the first day of the training.
  • I understand that I must enroll in CAPPA Academy after completing my in-person training, to complete my certification. CAPPA Academy is an online certification component, where I can receive step-by-step instructions on completing my certification, download the necessary forms for certification, take my multiple choice and essay exams. I understand that I only have access to CAPPA Academy for 2 years from the date of training and I must be a CAPPA member in order to have access to CAPPA Academy.
  • I understand that the training goes from 8:30am-6:30pm Pacific Time each day and I may not be late, nor may I leave early. Failure to be present for the entire training will result in student not receiving a certificate of attendance and/or contact hours.
  • I understand that I must attend ALL days of the training.  If I miss any portion of the training, I will not receive a certificate of attendance and/or Contact Hours.
  • I understand that my training/fees are non-transferable to another student.
  • A certificate of attendance will be given only if I attend and fully participate in the entire training and the training fees are paid in full.
  • I understand that due to the intense nature of the class and out of respect for the other students, no babies/children are allowed in the classroom during instruction time. Nursing babies may be brought to mom to nurse during breaks and/or lunch. 
  • I understand that using the titles CPD or CAPPA Certified Postpartum Doula (or any variation thereof) prior to officially earning my certification from CAPPA will result in being disqualified from being certified.
  • I understand that I must be at least 18 years old to attend a training and get certified as a CAPPA Postpartum Doula
Please review the CAPPA Postpartum Doula Steps to Certification by clicking HERE 
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