Virginia Approved Training Program
A structured, fully virtual training program aligned with Virginia Board of Counseling educational requirements.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
About This Program
The CSAC program is a 240-hour training program designed to meet the educational requirements for Substance Abuse Counselor certification in Virginia.
The program covers all 13 required content areas and prepares students for application and examination through the Virginia Board of Counseling.
The CSAC-A program is a 120-hour entry-level certification pathway designed to meet Virginia’s educational requirements for Substance Abuse Counselor Assistants.
The program provides foundational knowledge and prepares students for supervised practice and advancement toward CSAC certification.
The PRS Educational Training program is a 6-month structured pathway designed to develop peer recovery support skills through guided online learning and weekly virtual sessions.
The program focuses on communication, recovery principles, crisis support, documentation, and professional development for individuals pursuing peer support roles.
The RBT Educational Training program is a 40-hour structured course designed to introduce learners to applied behavior analysis, data collection, and behavior intervention strategies.
This program provides foundational knowledge in ABA principles, service delivery, documentation, and ethics to support behavior technician training pathways.
Certification & Credential Pathway (Virginia)
Millennium Training provides structured educational programs designed to support professional development across multiple training pathways, including substance abuse counseling, peer recovery support, and behavior technician training.
Each program is developed to align with applicable educational standards and prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for their respective certification or career pathway.
Completion of our programs supports students in preparing for certification application, supervised practice, or advancement within their field. Final credential approval and issuance are determined by the appropriate regulatory or certifying body.
Credentialing decisions are made by the Virginia Board of Counseling.
Virtual Learning Experience
All Millennium Training programs are delivered 100% Live Virtual Instruction, Pre-recorded Video, Lab Simulation, Competency Evaluation, Individual Support allowing students to learn from the comfort of home while balancing work, family, and life responsibilities.
Our technology-supported approach emphasizes accessibility, engagement, and real-time connection without the limitations of physical classrooms.
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
13 Required Training Domains (CSAC & CSAC-A)
• Dynamics of Human Behavior
• Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse
• Counseling Theories and Techniques
• Continuum of Care and Case Management Skills
• Recovery Process and Relapse Prevention Methods
• Professional Orientation and Ethics
• Pharmacology of Abused Substances
• Trauma and Crisis Intervention
• Co-Occurring Disorders
• Cultural Competency
• Counseling Approaches and Treatment Planning
• Group Counseling
• Prevention, Screening, and Assessment
Each domain includes a minimum of 16 instructional hours (CSAC 240 total hours) and 8 instructional hours (CSAC-A 120 total hours) .
6-Month Training Structure (PRS)
• Month 1: Foundations of Peer Support
• Month 2: Communication & Relationship Skills
• Month 3: Recovery Support Tools
• Month 4: Documentation & Systems Navigation
• Month 5: Advanced Topics & Populations
• Month 6: Professional Development & Certification Preparation
Each month includes guided learning modules, weekly virtual sessions, and applied activities to reinforce peer recovery support skills.
Core Training Modules (RBT)
• Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Preparing for Service Delivery
• Data Collection and Graphing
• Assisting with Behavior Assessments
• Behavior-Change Interventions
• Documentation and Reporting
• Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Certification Pathway Overview
The program consists of 40 hours of structured training designed to build foundational skills in behavior technician practice.
OTHER AVAILABLE CEUs
Continuing Education (CEUs)
Millennium Training partners with UCASS and Relias to offer additional CEU courses. These are turnkey, pre-developed courses available through our partner portal.
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