Peer Support

The Work Ready Certificate / Peer Support is a 21 week program composed of 16 credit hours. This intensive certificate covers ethical boundaries, client advocacy, engagement skills, and group techniques. It concludes with the Peer Support Specialist Capstone which will provide students with 40 classroom hours of training in the particular domains required for the Registered Alcohol and Drug Peer Support Specialist Certification. Eligible students can also complete the Temporary Registered Alcohol and Drug Peer Recovery Specialist application upon completion of the capstone week. This certificate is appropriate for candidates planning to be a Peer Support Specialist, as well as those interested in furthering their knowledge in the addiction treatment and recovery field. 

Work Ready Certificate / Peer Support Curriculum

This certificate program requires 16 hours of coursework as follows:

 

COMP 101 : Introduction to Computers – 3 credit hours

WOSK 101 : Workplace Skills – 3 credit hours

WRPS 101 : Professional Engagement Practices – 3 credit hours

ARS 101 : Recovery Principles – 3 credit hours

ARS 106 : Professional Ethics – 3 credit hours

WRPS 104 : Peer Support Specialist Capstone – 1 credit hour

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