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Outreach Institute Training FAQS

Thank you for your interest in Outreach Training Institute’s CASAC programs and trainings!

If you have questions beyond the FAQs, no problem! Please call either of Outreach’s training campuses.

CASAC Program FAQs • Re-credentialing & Professional Development Trainings FAQs

CASAC Program FAQs

How long is the CASAC training program?

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The CASAC Training Program is a 350 hour training program. A typical schedule track spans over 11-12 months. As required by the State, students must complete the full 350 hours to graduate from the program, which may extend student participation in order to allow for missed classes to be made up.

Can I make up my missed hours in any class?

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No, students are required to make up the exact class that is missed. This can be done the next time that class is available; either in their current schedule track or in another schedule track at different location and time. A training administrator will work with you to coordinate.

What are the schedules for the CASAC training program?

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In response to the current health crisis, OTI is offering its CASAC program online effective May 4, 2020.

Classes in the 350- hour program are now scheduled as followed:

  • Richmond Hill, Queens Program – T, W, Th:  6:30 – 9:30 pm
  • Brentwood, LI Program – M, T, W:  6:30 – 9:30 pm

In-person classes will resume once state and local guidelines permit. However, students who began with virtual online training will be given the option to continue their classes online.

 

 

What is the tuition cost?

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The total tuition cost for the 350 hour CASAC training program is $4,450.

 

Am I required to pay in full, or are there payment plans?

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Payment can be made in one lump sum for a 10% tuition discount, or in 11 monthly payment installments. For the latter arrangement, upon acceptance into the CASAC program, students will receive a payment contract and will be required to make the first payment prior to beginning the program. Every payment thereafter is to be made on the 1st of the following month.

Are there scholarships or financial aid available?

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Yes. Outreach Training Institute will provide a 25% scholarship to applicants who meet the eligibility requirements, which include income and other criteria. To be eligible for the 25% scholarship, an applicant must provide the proper financial documentation indicating the following household income:

Household Income Annual Income
1 32,000
2 36,000
3 40,000
4 44,000
5 48,000
6 52,000
7 56,000
8 60,000

 

NEW** Outreach Training Institute has received funding for a limited number of 50% scholarships. For more information, please refer to our Financial Aid & Scholarships page. 

What if I’m unemployed or unable to afford the tuition cost?

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Outreach Training Institute can accept tuition payment from an approved outside agency willing to fund your training.

To inquire about eligibility from an agency you must contact the agency directly and obtain approval from them prior to applying to OTI.

OTI also has 25% and 50% scholarships available to applicants who meet the eligibility requirements, which include income and other criteria. Please refer to our Financial Aid & Scholarships page for more information.

Are there any outside funding sources/agencies commonly utilized by OTI?

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Yes, for those with vocational rehabilitation needs stemming from a previous incarceration, substance use, mental health disorders, health problems and/or physical disabilities may receive funding for their tuition and other costs via ACCES-VR.

To inquire about eligibility for ACCES-VR, please contact them directly.

Provided here is the ACCES-VR link .

Do you accept Pell, Tap, 529 funds, or any other federal funding provided that can be applied towards an Academic Institution of higher learning?

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No. Outreach Training Institute (OTI) is not an academic institution. OTI is an approved Training Provider by the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services.

What if I am a Veteran?

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Outreach Training Institute is authorized to provide occupational training by the NYS Education Department and is therefore able to accept tuition assistance funding available through the G.I. Bill. Any veteran interested in applying for the CASAC training program must first gain approval with the VA, and submit the necessary documentation to OTI prior to beginning the program.

When can I start the CASAC training program?

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Entry points to the CASAC training program are available every 4 – 6 weeks. If accepted into the program, you will begin at the next available entry point. This will be discussed during the interview and required student orientation prior to start of class.

Please note, in response to the current health crisis, the interview will be held remotely as well as the student orientation. The student orientation will be conducted online via Webex.

 

What is required to apply?

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Every prospective student must complete an application for to be considered for acceptance and enrollment into the CASAC training program. The online application will indicate what additional documents are required.

Interested individuals can apply for the CASAC program by completing our online application here. Once your application has been received, we will contact you for next steps.

What happens during the application process?

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Your application will be reviewed and processed within 30 days. You will be contacted by an OTI representative to ensure all required documents have been submitted and for further instruction on next steps.

All applicants of the full 350-Hour CASAC Training Program will be required to take a reading comprehension exam. If you pass the reading comprehension exam, a remote admissions interview will be scheduled. You will be interviewed by an OTI representative. Thereafter, your application and interview responses will be reviewed by an admissions committee to determine acceptance.

I’ve completed some hours at another CASAC program. Do these count?

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Yes, we ask that you first obtain a deficiency letter from OASAS in order to demonstrate the hours you will need to complete your training. A deficiency letter can be obtained by submitting an application for your credentials to OASAS. You will be required to show proof of the training hours you received at the previous training provider.

Provided here is the link to OASAS.

Does my masters degree count towards training hours?

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Only if you have obtained one of the following licenses: Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Creative Arts Therapy, Psychotherapy/Psychoanalysis or Marriage/Family Therapy.

Note: Other masters and advanced degrees in counseling related disciplines must be evaluated by OASAS by submitting a transcript and application to OASAS directly (www.oasas.ny.gov )

How many hours do I need to complete the training if I have one of the approved licenses mentioned above?

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Outreach Training Institute has been approved by New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) to offer a 135-Hour CASAC Training Program to all applicants that have one of the approved licenses mentioned above.

Are any of these trainings available online?

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Yes, OTI is offering its CASAC program online effective May 4, 2020.

Classes in the 350- hour program are scheduled as follows:

  • Richmond Hill, Queens Program – T, W, Th:  6:30 – 9:30 pm
  • Brentwood, LI Program – M, T, W:  6:30 – 9:30 pm

In-person classes will resume once state and local guidelines permit. However, students who began with virtual online training will be given the option to continue their classes online.

How do I get started?

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Please submit the follow application here.

Once your application has been received, please allow 3-5 business for it to be processed. We will contact you for next steps.

Does the CASAC certificate have reciprocity in other states?

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Outreach Training Institute is sometimes approached by individuals from outside of New York State and asked about whether our CASAC training program will meet the training requirements to be certified, credentialled or licensed as a substance abuse professional in another State.

Our training program is specifically designed to meet the training requirements set by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports to obtain its Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) designation. And – while the CASAC credential has reciprocity through the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC) with 47 States, 6 Native American territories, all branches of the United States military and 25 countries – the training requirements to be certified in each of those jurisdictions can vary. In addition, reciprocity might occur only between those professionals who already possess an established credential and wish to transfer that credential to another location.

Because recognition and reciprocity is determined between the individual boards of each of these entities, we cannot guarantee that successful completion of our training program will be sufficient to meet the professional educational requirements of a non-New York State board for some form of substance abuse counselor certification, credential or license. We advise interested applicants who might be seeking our training to meet non-New York State training certification requirements to therefore contact the board of the jurisdiction that they might practicing before applying to our program offerings in order to determine if a New York State-approved CASAC training program might meet their training requirements.

A list of contacts for ICRC member boards can be found at: https://internationalcredentialing.org/memberboards

Re-credentialing & Professional Development Trainings FAQs

What trainings can be used for continuing education hours or re-credentialing?

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All of Outreach Training Institute’s trainings fulfill continuing education hours or re-credentialing requirements.

Please refer to our Continuing Education and Re-credentialing page for more information.

 

 

What is the difference between the Professional Development Trainings and the courses in the CASAC Training Program?

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The Professional Development Trainings are specifically designed for individuals who have experience working in the behavioral health field.

The courses within the 350 hour CASAC training program are designed for individuals who are seeking to complete the educational hours required by New York State to obtain certification as a CASAC-T and eventual CASAC.

How much does it cost to attend courses for re-credentialing?

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The list below illustrates the cost breakdown for our Professional Development Trainings. If someone chooses to register for a course within the 350-hour CASAC training program, the cost is $12.71 per hour.

1 Half Day (3 hours) $90.00 $80.00
1 Full Day training (6 hours) $135.00 $120.00
2 Full Day trainings (12 hours) $250.00 $230.00
Clinical Supervision $340.00 $310.00

Provided here is the link to the Professional Development Calendar.

Please be aware that in response to the current health crisis, that all Professional Development Trainings have been postponed as we are preparing to hold our Professional Development courses online. Please refer to the Professional Development page for updated at the link above.

How do I get started?

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If you wish to register for the Professional Development Trainings, please complete our online  registration form. Once your form has been received, we will contact you for payment.

For more information about our Professional Development Trainings during this time, please refer to our Professional Development Trainings page.

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