TENS for Doulas

The on-demand training that teaches you how to use a TENS unit confidently with clients in labor. Three hours of video. Three DONA-approved CE hours. Taught by Robin Elise Weiss, PhD, AdvCD(DONA).

Add one more skill to your bag

TENS, or Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, is a non-pharmacological option for labor pain relief with few disadvantages. It has not been widely used in the United States, but interest in it is growing, and clients are starting to ask. If a client has ever mentioned TENS and you’ve felt unsure how to answer, this training closes that gap. You’ll learn what TENS is, who it’s a fit for, how to apply it safely, and how to talk about it during prenatal visits and use it in labor.

Approved by DONA International • 3 CE hours • Taught by a DONA Birth Doula Trainer

What's included

Here's what you get when you enroll.

3 Hours of Video

On-demand video you can watch at your own pace. Lifetime access so you can come back anytime.

3 CE Hours

Approved through DONA International, approval code #914W. Three hours toward your continuing education.

Airtable Tracker

A free Airtable tracker so you can keep tabs on your TENS clients from intake through postpartum.

$59, Lifetime Access

Pay once, watch on your schedule. Because it's a digital course, all sales are final.

In Their Words

Misty S. Doula

The TENS has become my number one tool in my bag. Learn how to properly use it and get one for all your clients.

Caroline Doula

I have had a couple of clients in the past inquire about TENS units during labor, but I didn't have enough knowledge or training to feel comfortable using them. I now feel very confident using a TENS unit and supporting my clients who choose to use them.

Lucy P. Doula

As a DONA birth doula I was previously unable to use TENS within the bounds of my certification and now I have another offering for my clients.

Your Trainer:

Robin Elise Weiss

Ph.D., MPH, CPH, LCCE, AdvCD(DONA)

What you will learn in this class:

Identify

Label common parts of a TENS Unit

Pain Relief

Describe how TENS works to relieve pain

Experiences

Detail the physical experience of TENS

Precautions

Evaluate the TENS precautions

Application

Demonstrate safe & proper application of TENS

Incorporate

Detail how to incorporate TENS into doula practice

What changes after you take this class

TENS Therapy

Three things you’ll do differently after the class:

Confidence with Clients

You'll feel ready when a client asks about TENS. You'll know how to walk through whether it's a fit and how to use it during labor.

An Add-On for Your Package

Many students offer TENS as part of their doula package or rent units to other doulas in their area. The training covers how.

Prenatal and Labor Support

Use TENS from prenatal placement practice through active labor, knowing exactly where to place pads and when to adjust the settings.