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CASAC Program FAQs • Re-credentialing & Professional Development Trainings FAQs
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.
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.
Richmond Hill: 2 days per week / Tuesday 6:30pm – 9:30pm & Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Brentwood: 2 days per week / Monday 6:30pm – 9:30pm & Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm
The total tuition cost for the 350 hour CASAC training program is $4,450.
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.
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 |
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
Every prospective student must complete an application for to be considered for acceptance and enrollment into the CASAC training program. Page 2 of the application (PDF) will indicate what additional documents are required.
Interested individuals can apply for the CASAC program by downloading and printing the application here. Once your application has been received, we will contact you for next steps.
Your application will be reviewed and processed within 3 – 5 business days. You will be contacted by an OTI representative to ensure all required documents have been submitted, and to schedule an appointment. Some applicants will be required to take a reading comprehension exam; applicants with a Masters Degree or higher are exempt.
If you pass the reading comprehension exam, an 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.
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.
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 )
121 Hours (85 hours in Section I, 15 hours of Ethics, 15 hours of Cultural Competency, 3 hours of MAT, and 3 hours of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training).
Yes, you must complete the Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training and Medicated Assisted Treatment Training online. These trainings are free at the following websites: https://www.nysmandatedreporter.org/TrainingCourses.aspx and http://healtheknowledge.org/course/search.php?search=MAT+Medication
The total cost for the remaining 115 hours is $1486.30. This can be paid in full upfront or broken down into 4 module payments of $610, $495, $190.65 & $190.65.
Please submit the follow application link.
Once your application has been received, we will contact you for further next steps.
All of Outreach Training Institute’s trainings fulfill continuing education hours or re-credentialing requirements.
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.
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.
If you wish to register for the Professional Development Trainings, you can now register online or download the registration form. Once your form has been received, we will contact you for payment.