LASACT's LOUISIANA ADDICTION COUNSELOR TRAINING
(LACT) Enroll Now!

Next quarter of study begins October 10, 2008
with "The Counseling Process" Class
Applications are now being accepted.
Classes held 2nd weekend of each month
1 to 9 p.m. on Fridays AND
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays
15 hours per weekend; 45 hours per quarter
Webb Park Senior Center
1351 Country Club Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA
Mandatory New Student Orientation
at 11 a.m. on first Friday of quarter
 
Special Notice: September 12 and 13 classes were re-scheduled
because of Hurricane Gustav. These classes will be made up on
October 24 and 25. Graduation will be held at 3:30 p.m. on October 25.

Click here for Application form
and Instructions for completing it
Click here for
Class schedule for October, 2008 - March 2010

Home Study Course on "Co-Occurring Disorders"

Assessment and treatment of Co-occurring Disorders is the trend of the future
 in the addictions counseling field.
LASACT offers a home study course on that topic for 12 hours of continuing education credit towards recertification.

Click here for more information and application form.
Information Memo (PDF Format)
Course Application Form (PDF Format)
 

New! Home Study and Online Courses Now Available!

LASACT has entered agreements with two providers of excellent distance learning courses that are available by mail order and/or online for continuing education credit for Addiction Professionals. Click here for complete details on how to access these courses. Distance Learning Courses.

*New*

Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers is pleased to have partnered with the Distance Learning Center for Addiction Studies to offer online distance learning coursework to individuals seeking credentialing as well as counselors needing continuing education credit.

Click here for Information on DLCAS Classes and Recertification Hours

DLCAS Information

 

Written Test Preparation Workshops are
held each quarter approximately 2 weeks before the test dates.

Click here for Flyer and here for
 Registration Form
for workshop for November 15, 2008

Next workshop after November 15 will be 
in New Orleans on February 28, 2009
for the March 14 and 15th test cycle.
Registered CIT's may apply for Betty Breen Foundation Scholarships for these workshops.
See Betty Breen link for more information.

NEW!!

CCS Test Preparation Workshop
Held each quarter approximately 2 weeks before test date
Next workshop is November 15, 2008
for December 12 and 13 test cycle
Click here for
Registration Brochure

Brochure contains address & driving directions to site.

CERTIFIED CLINICAL SUPERVISOR CLASS

Supervision Class is now available online at www.dlcas.com
Receipt for registration for online class MUST BE
e-mailed, faxed, or mailed to LASACT
in order to obtain supervision waiver from ADRA.

LASACT will continue to hold a classroom style class
when enough people are registered to warrant one.
Tentatively next class is Fall, 2008
Class Registration Form.

LASACT will refund payment to those who want to switch
 from the classroom style class to the online course.

To register for classroom style class download registration form, and
Fax or mail it with Full Registration Fee to the LASACT office.
Fax #: 225.766.8552
OR
Mail to: LASACT, P.O. Box 80235, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-235.

Class slots will not be held without payment of full registration fee.
You must be registered for this class OR the online class
in order to get a supervision waiver from ADRA.

Recommended Book for Prevention Specialist Applicants

The book titled Substance Abuse Prevention: The Intersection of Science and Practice by Julie A. Hogan, Kristen Reed Gabrielsen, Nora Luna, and Denise Grothaus is recommended reading for those interested in becoming certified as Prevention Specialists. It can be purchased through various online booksellers. Shop around for the best price.