Benefits & Accreditations

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1.    Benefits of Using Online Training

2.    Course Accreditations

ðACA: Standards and Accreditation

ðMedical and Mental Health Professionals

ðCertified Corrections Professionals
 

Benefits of Using Online Training   

Online training is a dynamic, cost-effective tool offering interactive learning that creates a positive experience and motivates students to learn. As one correctional officer and online student commented, "Each chapter kept me wanting to read more."

Online training has many benefits to offer, including:

Consistency - Even when trainers use the same lesson plans, delivery of the training varies from class to class simply because no two people and, therefore, no two training sessions are exactly alike. Online training provides the same, consistent training to staff - there are no obvious or subtle differences. 

Centralization - All documentation can be maintained in one location, staff progress can be monitored on a daily basis, and reports are readily available to document completion of training.

Cost-effectiveness – Using a blended learning approach saves valuable training dollars. Combining classroom training with online training offers a blended learning solution that meets the unique needs of the correctional field. Online training provides cognitive skills, while classroom training provides hands-on skills.

Time-effectiveness - Staff can take courses at various locations. There is no limit on the number of participants and no time restraints on scheduling training. Online training also solves the problem of trying to get staff and trainers in one place at one time.

ACA users have the added benefit of satisfying legislative, training, ACA accreditation, ACA re-certification, and professional licensing requirements! back to top
 

ACA Standards and Accreditation

Agencies and facilities can incorporate COTC courses into their training program to meet the ACA training standards. Our courses address training standards for all levels of staff and within all disciplines.

Crosswalks are available for each standards manual. Click here to contact us about our crosswalks.  back to top

Medical and Mental Health Professionals:  Continuing Education

COTC also offers a wide variety of courses that address ACA training standards and continuing education for medical and behavioral health professionals working in correctional settings.

These clinical courses are designed to meet the requirements of accreditation organizations such as:

• American Psychological Association

• Association of Social Work Boards

• National Board of Certified Counselors

• National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

• Arizona Nurses Association/American Nurses Credentialing Center

• And many state boards that do not accept national accreditation*

*Please refer to the accreditation chart for specific state approvals.  
  Accreditation Chart  back to top

Certified Corrections Professionals: Continuing Education Contact Hours

Our courses are approved for continuing education contact hours for re-certification for all ACA Certified Corrections Professionals (CCPs).  back to top