IAP Death Doula Certificate Course

Which of the following should you avoid when doing an initial consultation? - Correct Answer-Focusing on conveying your knowledge and selling your skills Which of the following is false of advanced care directives? - Correct Answer-You need a lawyer to write up advanced care directives Which of the following may pose a problem if your client wants to be an organ donor? - Correct Answer-If they choose to die at home Which of the following is true when scattering ashes? - Correct Answer-When scattering at sea it must be done at least 3 nautical miles from land What part of understanding the needs of the dying may involve oral care, changing their position and treating them like an adult? - Correct Answer-Maintaining dignity and comfort What is a benefit of reading out loud to your client? - Correct Answer-It provides company and it's easy for them to respond to you reading It makes your client feel taken care of It helps occupy your client's mind What are the two main steps of planning for the vigil? - Correct Answer-Discussing and preparing, writing out a plan How long after the death should you have a post-death meeting? - Correct Answer-A month after the funeral What part of talking about life and dying includes working on a legacy project and writing letters to family and friends? - Correct Answer-Saying goodbyes and facing regrets Which of the following is false of spiritual or ritual ideas on death? - Correct Answer-Nearing death makes most atheists turn to religion Which of the following is true of a death doula's job? - Correct Answer-End-of-life doulas empower people to make decisions on their end-of-life care Studies have found that ____ say they would prefer to die at home while ____ actually do die at home. - Correct Answer-80%; 30% Which of the following is true of a death doula's role? - Correct Answer- Many of those looking to become end-of-life doulas ______________________. - Correct Answer-Intend to primarily do the work on a volunteer basis What specialty focuses on giving short-term relief to caregivers of a seriously ill person? - Correct Answer-Respite care for the family Which of the following is false of a death doula who specializes in planning and conducting vigils? - Correct Answer-They help with post-death arrangements especially in the case of sudden death The sense of _____________ is one of the last to go in the dying phase. - Correct Answer-Hearing Which of the following might you want to have if you are applying massage oil or Vaseline to a client? - Correct Answer-Non-latex gloves Which of the following should you NOT do when holding the space? - Correct Answer-Be always thinking about the perfect response Why would you as a death doula talk to friends about death, write down your thoughts about death, write your own advanced care directives, and consider what your beliefs may be about afterlife? - Correct Answer-To be able to start a death café and to get more comfortable with your own mortality Which of the following is within the scope of practice for a death doula? - Correct Answer-Dropping everything for your client if you are on call As a death doula you should consider your ___________ as important as any other aspect of your business. - Correct Answer-Self-care time Which of the following is false of volunteering to get experience when you're starting out? - Correct Answer-The training you receive will be enough for you to get started as a death doula Which of the following should be avoided when seeking a mentor? - Correct Answer-Making a vague, open request What association or club involves discussing death and dying usually with strangers? - Correct Answer-Death Café Which of the following is true of end-of-life doula certification? - Correct Answer-Most death doulas do not get certification What is the role of a death celebrant? - Correct Answer-Performing and offering funeral services without a specific religious agenda Which section of your business plan can feature the death and dying industry in general and things like your business hours? - Correct Answer-Description of your business What part of your marketing plan will feature information on other death doulas and local support services for the terminally ill? - Correct Answer-Competition Which of the following is false of a sole proprietorship? - Correct Answer-You have limited liability Which of the following do you NOT need to take into consideration when using your home as an office? - Correct Answer-Whether the additional tax costs can be covered Fixed costs __________ while variable costs ____________. - Correct Answer-Remain the same month to month; may vary month to month Which of the following is NOT something your paper trail for your business account tracks? - Correct Answer-Client details Which of the following types of insurance is a must and will protect you from legal action? - Correct Answer-Liability insurance For which of the following services may you want to charge an hourly rate? - Correct Answer-Post-death organization of the household Advance care directive support Vigil planning Which of the following keeps track of what you have and what you owe? - Correct Answer-Balance sheet Which of the following is true of loans when starting your death doula business? - Correct Answer-It's very unlikely you will need to borrow much to start your business Besides the standard basic information, what other information might you want on your business card? - Correct Answer-Your specializations and services offered What is the best source of testimonials? - Correct Answer-Clients for whom you've provided end-of-life services What might you want to include on your website that will help you save time during consultations? - Correct Answer-General death doula FAQ specific to your business What is the purpose of 'optimizing' your website? - Correct Answer-Helping your website rank higher on search engines Which of the following regarding social media marketing is false? - Correct Answer-Social media has mixed levels of effectiveness for marketing for small businesses When you are just starting your business, which of the following should you do regarding your target market? - Correct Answer-Take whatever business comes your way