TENS MACHINE TRAINING
TENS Machine Training Online
Looking to expand your doula toolkit and better support your clients?
Doula School offers a comprehensive 2-hour training dedicated to the the TENS machine training – a non-invasive method of pain relief that uses a gentle electrical current.
Studies show that TENS can help reduce labor duration and enhance overall birth satisfaction.
By the end of this TENS machine training, you’ll feel confident using it as a valuable tool in your doula support toolkit.
TENS machine training is ideal for:
- Birthworkers
- Birth Doulas
- Postpartum Doulas
- Midwives and nurses interested in expanding their skill set
How does TENS help my clients?
We understand that clients benefit from having a variety of options to support them throughout labor and birth.
- The key behind how TENS works lies in the Gate Control Theory. This theory suggests that the intensity of pain we experience is influenced by the balance between painful and non-painful (or pleasant) signals reaching the brain.
- Pain perception can be lessened by “closing the gate”—this can be done by increasing pleasant or non-painful stimuli, decreasing painful input, or shifting focus through distraction.
- It has been shown to help shorten the length of labor and reduce the need for epidurals.
SELF PACED
Join Anytime!-
Fully self-directed online course
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2 hour self-directed class • Instant access to course
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Suggested TENS machine for purchase
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Evidence sheets available as downloadable files
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Individualized review of your electrode placement
TENS Machine Training Curriculum
How the device works mechanically
The role of TENS during labor
Use Evolution of use over time
How it can make a difference for your clients
When it can be a good idea to use TENS
When to use other tools
How you can incorporate TENS into your doula bag
What if I don't have a TENS machine?
No worries—we’ve got you covered! We understand that many people come to this training with no prior experience, and that’s completely okay.
Getting a TENS Machine:
To complete the course and receive your certificate, you’ll need your own TENS unit and a partner to practice on. We recommend choosing a machine specifically designed for labor support.
One of the course modules walks you through a few popular models to help guide your decision, and we provide direct links for purchasing within both Canada and the U.S.
