Training Criteria

The following criteria will be used in the consideration for recognition. In order t ensure that the needs of behavioral health professionals have been considered in the course objectives, all criteria should be reviewed with the trainer and be included in the training material.

• The training is comprised of subject material that will increase the counselor’s knowledge in serving persons and their families with behavioral health needs.
• Learning objectives are attainable and clearly stated.
• Each objective has corresponding course content outlined.
• Each person engaged to do the training assumes responsibility and is qualified through education/experience for the course and course content.
• Adequate time is allotted for each content area, learning activity, and evaluation.
• Teaching methods and learning activities are appropriate for objectives and course content.
• Course content is compatible with abstinence as the primary goal of substance use treatment.
• The trainer has placed the subject on the continuum of recovery where the course content is most appropriately utilized.
• The trainer has stated at what level of experience the knowledge and skills gained in this training will be most effectively utilized.

Agency Training Responsibilities

An application of ULEA recognition and all related materials must be reviewed by the ULEA Steering Committee at its regular monthly meeting at least ninety (90) days prior to the training in order to provide time to submit additional information, clarify and/or make corrections in the application should it not gain approval on the first review, and to submit information on special considerations.

GUIDELINES

Application Process:

1. Time Frame
   1. .An application for ULEA recognition and all related materials must be reviewed by the ULEA Steering Committee at its regular monthly meeting at least ninety(90)days prior to the training in order to provide time to submit additional information, clarify and/or make corrections in the application should it not gain approval on the first review, and to submit information on special considerations.
   2. All changes made by the applicant to materials in the original application must be received 60 days prior to the training.
2. Review
   1. Each criterion of the “Application for Training Recognition” must be met to gainULEA approval.
   2. The ULEA Steering Committee will take one of the three actions:
      1. Recognition – The person presenting to the Steering Committee will receive the ULEA approval number at the time of the presentation. The training will be recognized for a period of one year from the date of approval and can be repeated any time during that year provided if:
         • there are no material changes to the original application
         • the ULEA is notified thirty days prior to each training
      2. Deferral of Recognition – The ULEA may request additional material about training or suggest specific changes before recognition can be granted. Supplemental material or changes must be received by the ULEApresident at least 60 days prior to the training.
      3. Non-recognition – If the application does not meet the criteria established by the ULEA, the presenting person will be notified at the time of the presentation and a letter will follow outlining the basis for the denial. Time permitting, a new application may be submitted
   3. Recognition may be revoked as a result of:
      1. Non-compliance with guidelines
      2. Failure to conduct the training as outlined in the application
      3. Consumer complaints or poor evaluations from attendees
      4. Failure of the sponsoring agency to submit the feedback forms and/or the attendance roster to the ULEA within then (10) day of the date of the training
3. Appeal Policy
   1. Notification of intent of appeal of “non-recognition” must be received in writing by the Presidente withing ten (10) days following notification. The application must include why the appellant feels the decisions are incorrect and remedial action desired.
   2. Appeal of the President’s foining may be made to the ULEA Steering Committee
   3. The Steering Committee’s decision is final.