Our comprehensive 60-hour didactic training program aligns with Virginia Board of Counseling standards. Delivered by Foundations Learning Institute, this program equips you with essential knowledge for community-based behavioral health practice.
Through interactive modules combining lecture, case studies, and guided discussion, you’ll build competencies in ethics, documentation, cultural humility, and client-centered care.
Comprehensive didactic training aligned with state standards
Interactive curriculum covering core competencies
Meets Board of Counseling requirements
Live instructor guidance and structured assessments
Our 60-hour program delivers essential knowledge through ten carefully structured modules, combining theoretical foundations with practical application. Each module includes pre-assessments, guided learning activities, case studies, and knowledge checks to ensure mastery of core competencies.
Introduction to Community Behavioral Health
Overview of community-based care systems, service delivery models, and the role of behavioral health professionals in Virginia’s healthcare landscape.
Roles & Responsibilities
Defining scope of practice for QMHPs, BHTs, and BHTAs, including professional boundaries, supervision requirements, and collaborative care expectations.
Ethics & Professional Conduct
Core ethical principles, professional standards, legal obligations, and decision-making frameworks for behavioral health practice (12 hours).
Documentation & Recordkeeping
Best practices for clinical documentation, HIPAA compliance, progress notes, treatment planning, and maintaining accurate client records (8 hours).
Confidentiality & Client Rights
Privacy laws, informed consent, mandatory reporting, and protecting client information across various practice settings (4 hours).
Cultural Humility & Diversity
Working effectively with diverse communities, addressing implicit bias, and providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care (4 hours).
Behavioral Health Conditions
Overview of common mental health and substance use disorders, symptom recognition, and evidence-based intervention strategies.
Crisis Response & Safety
De-escalation techniques, risk assessment, safety planning, and appropriate responses to behavioral health emergencies.
Care Coordination
Collaborative practice, interdisciplinary teamwork, community resource navigation, and coordinating comprehensive support services.
Professional Resilience
Self-care strategies, burnout prevention, stress management, and maintaining wellness while serving challenging populations.
Ethics & Professional Standards
12h
Documentation & Recordkeeping
8h
Cultural Competence
4h
Boundaries & Dual Relationships
12h
Confidentiality & Privacy
4h
Human Services Coursework
20h
Total Didactic Hours
60
We offer rolling enrollment with structured 12-week cohorts throughout the year. Our accessible tuition includes all course materials, instructor support, and access to Foundations Learning Institute’s comprehensive learning resources. Limited seats are available per cohort to ensure personalized attention and meaningful instructor interaction.
Individual learners, healthcare organizations, and community agencies can all benefit from our flexible enrollment options, including potential installment plans and group rates for organizational training needs.
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Our online program is designed for accessibility while maintaining rigorous academic standards. Before enrolling, please review these technical requirements and core skills to ensure you’re prepared for a successful learning experience.
Considering enrollment but have questions? Our virtual information session provides an opportunity to learn more about the QMHP/BHT/BHTA Didactic Training Program directly from our team. These interactive sessions cover program details, curriculum expectations, enrollment procedures, and time commitments while allowing you to ask questions specific to your situation.
Whether you’re an individual learner or representing an organization, these sessions help ensure our program aligns with your professional development goals.
Anyone pursuing or working in behavioral health roles in Virginia, including QMHP-trainees, BHTs, BHTAs, students in human services programs, licensed professionals expanding into community care, and advocates supporting behavioral health initiatives.
Yes. Our 60-hour program aligns with Virginia Board of Counseling standards for QMHP, BHT, and BHTA didactic training requirements, covering all required content areas including ethics, documentation, confidentiality, and cultural competence.
The program is delivered over a structured 12-week cohort schedule. Participants engage with weekly modules and complete assessments within the cohort timeframe to ensure timely completion and maintain learning momentum.
The program is delivered entirely online through our learning platform, combining self-paced modules with scheduled virtual sessions for instructor interaction, discussions, and assessments. This format provides flexibility while maintaining engagement and accountability.
We offer flexible payment options including potential installment plans for individual learners and direct billing arrangements for organizations enrolling multiple staff members. Contact our team to discuss options that fit your situation.
Yes. Upon successful completion of all modules and assessments, you’ll receive a certificate documenting your 60 hours of didactic training, which can be submitted to support your Virginia licensure or credentialing application.
This program is designed primarily to meet initial didactic training requirements for QMHP, BHT, and BHTA roles. For questions about continuing education credit for specific licenses, please contact our office to discuss your individual credentialing needs.
Reach out to our Education Team at office@foundationstosuccess.com or call our office during business hours. We’re here to help with enrollment questions, group training inquiries, and employer partnerships.
Join a growing network of dedicated behavioral health professionals serving Virginia communities with skill, compassion, and cultural humility. Our QMHP/BHT/BHTA Didactic Training Program provides the foundation you need to advance your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families seeking support.
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