AEP #2 Training Courses

EARN CEUs, ONLINE!

The Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers, Inc. (LASACT) is proud to offer a comprehensive education and training program that enables Addiction Professionals and allied health professionals to learn, develop, and improve skills for working with individuals and families affected by addiction. 

All coursework is structured in a manner to encourage both personal growth and professional development. Our AEP Training Courses provide users with the required education hours necessary for credentialing as an Addiction Professional in Louisiana.

TRAINING COURSES OFFERED

Our courses are open to all individuals interested in learning more about addiction and supervision. Many attendees are interested in becoming Professional Addiction Counselors. Allied health professionals — including social workers, nurses, marriage and family therapists, and other helping professionals — also benefit substantially from developing specialized skills in addiction work.
Member Rate | $450
Non-Member Rate | $600
Membership Fee | $90
Application Fee | $95

Gambling Disorder Treatment Training ONLY

30-Hour Gambling Disorder Treatment Training Course — certificate awarded upon completion of all gambling-specific coursework (30 hours).
Member Rate | $350
Non-Member Rate | $600
Membership Fee | $90
Application Fee | $0.00

Clinical Supervision Training

30-Hour Certified Clinical Supervision Training Course — certificate awarded upon completion of all supervision-specific coursework (30 hours)
Member Rate | $1,200
Non-Member Rate | $2,400
Membership Fee | $90
Application Fee | $95

COMING SOON! June 3rd, 2026
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training ONLY

180-Hour Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training Course — certificate awarded upon completion of all substance abuse-specific coursework (180 hours).

New Courses — Available June 3rd

Select the course(s) you're interested in:

New

SUD Course

📅 June 3, 2025

New

SUD + Gambling Course

📅 June 3, 2025

You're on the list!

Your email client should open — just hit send.
We'll be in touch before June 3rd.

Member Rate | $1,500
Non-Member Rate | $3,000
Membership Fee | $90
Application Fee | $95

COMING SOON! June 3rd, 2026
Gambling Disorder Treatment Training + Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training

180-Hour Substance Abuse Training Course — certificate awarded upon completion of all substance abuse-specific coursework (180 hours)
+
30-Hour Gambling Training Course — certificate awarded upon completion of all gambling-specific coursework (30 hours).

New Courses — Available June 3rd

Select the course(s) you're interested in:

New

SUD Course

📅 June 3, 2025

New

SUD + Gambling Course

📅 June 3, 2025

You're on the list!

Your email client should open — just hit send.
We'll be in touch before June 3rd.

Review the ADRA Credentialing Requirements Beforehand

Visit the ADRA's Website prior to enrolling to review requirements and standards for addiction professional credentials

Training Course Structure

Please review the AEP #2 Training Course Structure prior to applying below. Inquiries made via phone call or email will be directed to the AEP #2 webpage if the information requested has already been stated below.
Schedule & Enrollment

Students may apply and enroll at anytime throughout the year. Upon submitting your application you will create your Moodle account, and you will enroll yourself into course of choice.

Upon completing the required coursework, students may automatically download their Certificate of Completion directly from their Moodle dashboard. No manual processing by LASACT staff is required.

Note: There is a $15 service fee for replacement of a lost certificate. Save your certificate to your device prior to your enrollment expiring.

Course Progression

All coursework must be completed in chronological order. The following rules apply to course progression: 

•      Students must complete all activities within a Unit before accessing the next Unit.
•      Lecture videos must be watched to 100% completion before the student may move on to the next task within that Unit.
•      All quizzes are automatically graded. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass each quiz.
•      Students who do not pass a quiz with an 80% or higher must retake it until the passing score is achieved before continuing.

Out-of-Pocket Payments

Out-of-Pocket tuition payments must be paid in full at the time of applying and enrolling. Payment plans are available through Klarna and AfterPay at checkout. 

No certificates of completion will be issued to a student until all fees are paid in full. LASACT will provide students with an email receipt for all payments collected. 

Students planning to discontinue training should notify the LASACT immediately in writing so that accurate records can be maintained.

LASACT Membership

LASACT membership dues for the current calendar year, granting access to the discounted member tuition rate.

Membership expires on December 31 of each year. Users who remain enrolled into a new calendar year must renew their LASACT membership to maintain the discounted member tuition rate

Important: Becoming a LASACT Member is required from users who wish to enroll in the Gambling Disorder Treatment Training ONLY and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training+ Gambling Disorder Treatment Training courses at the time of application, regardless of funding source or financial assistance status.

Course Duration and Deadline

Enrollment starts from the day your Moodle account is created and course enrollment. Students who do not complete the program within this window may be subject to withdrawal from the course:

Substance Abuse ONLY • 185 days
Gambling  ONLY •  90 days
Gambling + Substance Abuse •  365 days
Certified Clinical Supervision •  90 days

Refund Policy

Tuition fees are fully refundable up to two weeks after the start of enrollment. Refund requests must be made in writing. Email requests are acceptable. The $95  Application Fee and $90 LASACT membership fee is non-refundable. Refunds will not be granted for those individuals who have completed over 25% of the course.

Financial Aid Accepted at LASACT

Below is a list of financial aid assistance programs that we accept here at LASACT. Prior to applying, please review these financial aid assistance programs to see if you qualify. We do not disburse refunds to applicants who seek financial aid assistance after out-of-pocket payments have been made. If you do not qualify for any of the following financial aid assistance programs, you must pay out-of-pocket in full upon submitting your application.

LASACT does not accept any federal funding and cannot make arrangements for payments on behalf of applicants. If you believe that you may have an a source of funding not already listed below, it is your responsibility to make those payment arrangements that comply with the system that LASACT already has in place. LASACT is unable to reach out to any outside funders not listed on this site on behalf of an applicant.

LASACT currently accepts ACH, credit/debit card payments, and 3rd Party Financing Providers (Klarna and AfterPay)

I.e. Your employer would like to pay for your tuition costs. You must work with your employer to make tuition payments that comply with LASACT's system. LASACT is unable to communicate with your employer about payment arrangements.
Office of Behavioral Health (OBH)
Betty Breen Memorial Tuition Foundation (BB)
Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS)
Veteran Rehabilitation Services (VA)
Recovery Ready Workforce Initiative (RRWI)

Ready to get started? Enroll today!

It is integral that prospective applicants thoroughly read this web page prior to applying or submitting inquiries via email or phone. All information pertaining to our courses are listed on this web page. The Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training ONLY and the Substance Use Disorder Treatment Training + Gambling Disorder Treatment Training will become available on June 3rd, 2026.

ONLINE APPLICATION

Review the AEP #2 Training Course Structure, ADRA Credentialing Requirements, and  Financial Aid Assistance Providers sections.

Reviewing these items prior to applying will expedite your enrollment.

Submit your AEP #2 Training Application.

Be prepared to pay any application or membership fees that pertain to you.

Payment Plans such as Klarna and AfterPay are available upon Checkout.

After submitting your application and payment (if applicable), check your email for your Moodle account instructions. You will receive this email from "LASACT".

Remember to check your spam and junk folders for emails coming from Moodle and LASACT

After receiving your Moodle account instructions. You may begin immediately.

Certificates of completion are available to download on Moodle after all coursework has been completed.

Your course duration countdown begins once you enroll into your selected course.

Credentialing Pathway

Louisiana Addiction Credentialing

Click the sticky tab at the bottom to explore the step-by-step pathway for each credential.

Choose your credential pathway