Introduction and Resources
Although after-death care (ADC) is NOT considered part of the Doula Scope of Practice, it is a huge area of concern when preparing for and experiencing the death experience. But it’s important for anyone choosing to practice either end-of-life doula and/or ADC work, particularly for pay, to be aware of and understand the significant differences between the roles of doulas and ADC educators.
As part of NEDA’s ongoing commitment to providing its members with accurate and timely information about myriad EOL topics that inform their work, we are proud to offer additional resources related to ADC, including a new ADC educator proficiency assessment for NEDA members who do choose to incorporate this aspect of EOL care into their practice.
For details, please visit:
- ADCE core competencies, the ADCE proficiency badge;
- ADCE study guide; and
- ADCE code of ethics.
More information about ADC can also be found in our resources.
The process of developing a comprehensive list of ADCE core competencies is a dynamic one that relies on the knowledge and experience in the greater community of doulas and after-death-care educators. Therefore, the following list is in no way meant to be exhaustive of everything that goes into after-death work; rather, it serves as a starting point for identifying the most critical areas of knowledge and skill. We invite you to provide feedback to help us improve content as we find our way in this burgeoning and exciting field, with an eye to providing consistent, quality standards for all after-death care educators (ADCEs).
To help doulas and educators prepare for the After-Death-Care Educator Proficiency Badge Assessment, we have developed a Study Guide for After-Death Care Educators, designed for doulas who also offer after-death care education and who wish to know what will be covered on the assessment.