Health & Wellness
Doula Certification Outline
Please note: most of the pre-readings we will be doing as a group project, meaning the reading can be divided up amongst a small group so that each student does not have to complete all the readings independently. Learn more on the first day of class!
- 18, 2017, 4 to 8pm, Stó:lō Nation: Evening Introduction to doula practice (1/2 day):
- Obtain the pre-reading
- The Birth Partner by Penny Simkins
- Come prepared to discuss the pre-reading
- Hear about being a Doula from a Seabird Health Kwiyo:s
- Learn about the certification process
- Review DONA* position papers (*DONA is Doulas of North America, International)
- 3, 2017, 9am to 5pm, Kwantlen
- Childbirth CBE requirements
- Feb 10, 2017, 9am to 5, Sts’ailes wellness centre
- Role of a Doula, Part 1
- 17, 2017, 9am to 5pm, Sto:lo Gov’t house ,
- Role of a Doula, Part 2
- Feb 24, 2017, 9am to 5pm, Seabird College,
- Pre-reading: The simple guide to having a baby: a step by step illustrated guide to pregnancy and childbirth, by Janey Whalley
- Pre-reading: “Gaaw Kaaygang Gyaahlangee” Maset Birth Stories, by Haida Child and Family Services and Old Masset Haida Health Centre
- Project: Develop your resource book
- Webinar on Business as a Doula
- March 3, 2017, 9am to 5pm, Seabird College,
- Pre-reading: Dr. Jack Newman’s Guide to Breastfeeding, by Jack Newman and Teresa Pitman
- Nutrition workshop
- Breastfeeding workshop
- March 10, 2017, 9am to 5pm, Seabird College,
- Pre-reading: The Doula Business Guide: Creating a successful MotherBaby Business, by Patty Brenan
- Mental health workshop
- Final project: Essay and self-assessment: The value of Labour Support
Doula Clinical Practice
Community Wellness Position
| CWW-Community Wellness Worker | CHR-Community Health Rep | First Nation Health Director |
| Research Funding and writing proposals | Assist with Community Health Nurse clinics such as: Immunizations, Baby time/Maternal visits | Represent LFN as required for FNHA regional health planning |
| Planning for Health and Wellness events for all ages | Trained on the ADI defibrillator | Attend FNHDA membership meetings –quarterly |
| Supervision-Summer students, staff hired through FNIYES | First Aider for staff/members during visits | Training as recommended and required for Health management |
| Connect Health services to Community- Hearing Clinics, mammograms, eye doctor, etc. | Assist with Non-insured Health Benefits | Collaborative practices with other FNHDA |
| Community Garden Project –include wild edibles/medicines | Collaborate with SN Health-COHI, baby time, AIDP, Home Health, Diabetes-Nutritionist | Attend FNHA Regional Caucus, Gathering Wisdom and sub committees as required |
| Transportation for members to medical appointments | Community Advocacy and Empowerment | Attend Annual General Meeting |
| Collaborate with Better at Home | Assist Norma-Social Development with signing off on Adult-In-Home Care services | |
| Attend SN Health Community Health Meeting-7 SN health Communities meet to discuss services, etc. | ||
| Annual events: Health Fair, Halloween, Christmas Dinner, Education Awards, Leq’á:mel Day |
Patient Travel
In order to qualify for Patient Travel reimbursement, you must hold Status with one of the 14 Stó:lō Bands and reside on Leq’á:mel First Nation Lands. If you are a member of a different Nation you will need to apply directly through the First Nation Health Authority (FNHA).
Aitchelitz
Cheam
Kwaw Kwaw Apilt
Leq’á:mel
Matsqui
Popkum
Shxwhá:y Village
Shxw’ow’hamel
Skawahlook
Skowkale
Soowahlie
Sumas
Tzeachten
Yakweakwioose
Patient Travel can be submitted any day. Anyone who calls or leaves a message with appointment details gets put into Roza’s notebook with a date stamp. Roza works on patient travel Monday, Tuesday, and Friday afternoon. She requires at least 2 days processing any patient travel claims. Any patient travel claims submitted with an invoice of service or note signed by a Doctor or Medical Office Assistant confirming attendance of appointment will be completed swiftly. Contacting medical clinics to confirm an appointment or walk-in does take some time, so please keep in mind that Roza will assist those who called or faxed her first. Roza will need 10-14 days’ notice for any overnight stays or treatment travel claims.
Roza Roberts
Sto:lo Receptionist: 604-824-3200
Toll Free Number: 1-877-411-3200
Fax Number: 604-824-0276
Email: Roza.Roberts@stolonation.bc.ca