Individuals and organizations may submit workshops/trainings for certification. ACBHC training approval guarantees that the training can be used for ACBHC certification/re-certification.  Training is approved for one year only.  A provider of trainings or workshops must renew their provider status each July 1.

Submissions may be:
•  A one-time training held in Alaska - $100.00
•  A one-time training held outside Alaska - $200.00
•  A training/in service/class available on a repeated basis held in Alaska - $300.00

Each submission must include:
¨        Date, location and whether training is part of an ongoing training offering;
¨        Title;
¨        A training outline or syllabus;
¨        Amount of training time to be provided;
¨        A statement about how the training relates to the field of substance abuse;
¨        Which foundations or practice dimensions of the competencies is being addressed. Refer to the Counselor Competencies Description for specifics.
¨        A resume/vita of experience and qualifications of the trainer(s). 
¨        Include pre-post test or other outcome measure.

The Request for Approval of Training form must be completed and submitted with each training.  The Certification Administrator will notify the applicants regarding the approval.

After training is provided, the person in attendance who has successfully completed the class assignments should be given a certificate that contains the following:
¨        Name of the person who completed the training;
¨        Name of person(s) performing the training;
¨        Signature of trainer(s)/designee;
¨        Date of the training;
¨        Title of the training;
¨        Number of clock hours or CEU’s of the training;
¨        Approved ACBHC Provider Number or other certification authority.

If the training is part of a conference with multiple choices of trainings, the provider is responsible for confirming that the person actually attended the individual training sessions.  This can be done by providing a sticker or signature for each session attended or completed.

For complete application for Workshop/Training