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This is track A. Your certificate needs to be presented to trainer to enter class.

1. Make an account

2. Pay $20 application fee

3. Access and complete application

   1. Choose the foundation course track when completing the application

   2. Will need to submit Boundaries & Ethics training certificates (3-4 hours)

   3. Will need to submit 16 additional hours of training

4. Once application is approved by program staff - instructions and access to foundations course (Part 1- online) will be given

   1. Complete foundation course online 20 hours

5. After foundation course (Part 1 - online) is complete- you will then be given instructions for the foundation course (part 2 - in person) 40 hour training

6. Register and complete foundation course (Part 2)

   1. Reach out the trainer to register for the course

   2. Send trainers your name, date of birth, email, and completion certificate for foundations (Part 1)

7. After completion of foundation course (Part 2) access to register for exam will be given

   1. Study and pass exam

8. After exam has been passed receive state certification