About this program This program is for experienced doulas. The SIU School of Medicine’s Office of Certification Strategies manages the approval process for experienced doulas who qualify through either the Training Program Pathway or the Legacy Pathway This is part of the Illinois Medicaid-Certified Doula initiative. Important: This is not a doula training program. This program does not teach doula skills. Instead, it offers a certification system that helps doulas take the first step toward being approved to bill Medicaid for doula services. To apply for and receive a certificate, you must