Distance Facilitator Program

Distance Facilitator Program Overview

The Distance Facilitator Program is designed for individuals who cannot attend the in-person practicum during this cohort. This program provides a flexible pathway to complete the online portion of the training now, with the practicum deferred to a future cohort. Completion of the practicum is required before applying for licensure in Oregon and is billed separately for $1,000 when scheduled.

Program Schedule

• Dates: January 6, 2025 – March 14, 2025
• In-Person Practicum: To be scheduled in a future cohort in Eugene, OR

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• GED or higher educational qualification
• No prior medical or therapy background required—open to anyone passionate about holistic healing and personal growth

Program Features

• Flexible Learning: Combines live online sessions and self-paced coursework to accommodate individual schedules.
• Future Practicum Option: Enables participants to complete the practicum during a future cohort when schedules and budgets allow.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers essential skills, legal frameworks, cultural considerations, and practical applications.

Curriculum Overview

1. Orientation for Students
   • Total Hours: 2 (2 Live Online)
   • Introduction to program structure, objectives, and expectations.
2. Historical, Traditional, and Contemporary Practices and Applications (OPF101)
   • Total Hours: 12 (6 Live Online, 6 Self-Paced)
   • Topics include the history of plant medicines, impacts of drug policy, and academic research.
3. Pharmacology, Neuroscience, and Clinical Research (OPF102)
   • Total Hours: 4 (2 Live Online, 2 Self-Paced)
   • Topics include pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, brain mechanisms, and addiction models.
4. Core Facilitation Skills (OPF103)
   • Total Hours: 16 (8 Live Online, 8 Self-Paced)
   • Topics include client communication, trauma-informed care, and managing psychological and physical responses.
5. Group Facilitation (OPF104)
   • Total Hours: 16 (8 Live Online, 8 Self-Paced)
   • Topics include assessing client compatibility, group dynamics, preparation, integration, and regulatory requirements.
6. Cultural Equity in Relation to Services (OPF105)
   • Total Hours: 12 (6 Live Online, 6 Self-Paced)
   • Topics include cultural equity, systemic inequities, intergenerational trauma, and responsible referrals.
7. Safety, Ethics, and Responsibilities (OPF106)
   • Total Hours: 12 (6 Live Online, 6 Self-Paced)
   • Topics include facilitator biases, professional standards, ethics, and harm reduction strategies.
8. Preparation and Orientation (OPF107)
   • Total Hours: 16 (8 Live Online, 8 Self-Paced)
   • Topics include client intake, trauma-informed communication, safety concerns, and cultural dynamics.
9. Administration (OPF108)
   • Total Hours: 20 (10 Live Online, 10 Self-Paced)
   • Topics include dosing strategies, trauma management, challenging behaviors, and administration completion.
10. Integration (OPF109)
    • Total Hours: 12 (6 Live Online, 6 Self-Paced)
    • Topics include interpreting experiences, facilitating positive changes, and addressing safety concerns.

Program Breakdown

• Live Online Hours: 62
• Self-Paced Learning: 60
• In-Person Practicum: 0 (Deferred)
• Total Program Hours: 122

How to Enroll

To complete the intake, application, and enrollment process:

• Schedule a 30-minute session here.

For questions, call 541-525-0103 or email info@aaalearninginstitute.com.

This program offers a robust foundation for facilitators through flexible online learning. Participants are well-prepared to continue their journey by completing the deferred practicum, enabling them to meet licensure requirements at a time that accommodates their schedules.