STATUS
Complete
KEY INFORMATION
– Program Name: Arizona State Certified Doula Program https://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/blpo/doulas/index.php
– Program Information: Administered by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). Doulas must apply to the state for certification before enrolling as Medicaid providers.
– Certification Required: Yes – Arizona State Certified Doula
– Training Topics: Core doula competencies including pregnancy, labor, postpartum support, advocacy, communication, and childbirth education; documentation of at least 30 hours of training required for one pathway
– Messaging to Students: DSI is actively engaged with Arizona’s doula certification program. Arizona requires state certification before Medicaid enrollment, administered through the Arizona Department of Health Services. DSI graduates may be able to qualify through available certification pathways. Requirements include CPR certification, fingerprinting, training documentation, birth observation forms, and an application fee. After certification, enroll as an AHCCCS Medicaid provider. DSI will provide updates as our engagement with the state progresses.
ENROLLMENT + NEXT STEPS
– Registration information: Doulas apply for certification through the Arizona Department of Health Services doula certification program. Requirements include CPR certification, fingerprinting, documentation of training or certification, birth observation forms, and application fees.
– Medicaid enrollment steps: After receiving state certification, doulas enroll with AHCCCS as Medicaid providers and may bill directly or through a group billing entity.
– Provider enrollment process: Providers enroll through AHCCCS provider enrollment after receiving state certification.
– Learn more: ADHS
NOTES
– Status notes: Based on the application form I think it would be better to encourage Doulas trained through us to follow Pathway 3. Inquiry Email sent to Doula Certiication Program Team, Bounce back received, have resent to woman apparently responsible for doula certification. megan.whitby@azdhs.gov
– Opportunities: Arizona allows unlimited prenatal/postpartum visits and permits group billing organizations, which creates opportunities for doula agencies and training programs to support workforce expansion.
– General notes: Certification valid for 3 years; renewal requires 15 hours of continuing education. Reciprocity possible for doulas credentialed in another state.
– Info for doulas: Doulas must complete certification pathways including documentation of births attended and competency training or certification through an approved organization.