Continuing Education Per IDAPA 16.07.19, Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) and Certified Family Support Partners (CFSP) are required to earn at least ten (10) hours of continuing education each year to renew their certification, with at least one (1) hour in Ethics. You may attend webinars, conferences, workshops, and/or workplace training to obtain continuing education hours. Certificates of Completion You must submit certificates of completion with your annual certification renewal application to verify your continuing education. Certificates of completion must include the following: Your name Topic/title of the continuing education course The entity who provided the training with a signature Number of hours completed Date of completion Your continuing education must be obtained within the current certification period and will not be approved if it was completed before your current certification’s start date. Please ensure that your continuing education falls under the following topics, keep track of your certificates of completion, and submit certificates of completion when applying for renewal each year. Find the link to the application for certification renewal below. View Form Academic Coursework If you plan to submit academic coursework for continuing education credit, you must submit a copy of your transcript stating the date you completed the course which must fall within your current certification period. You must also submit a syllabus for the course indicating specific topics of study. To be considered for continuing education, topics must fall in the training competencies for your certification listed in IDAPA 16.07.19. Continuing education topics are also listed below. Dual Certification Please note if you hold both CPSS and CFSP certification: You must complete ten (10) UNIQUE hours of continuing education (CE) with at least one (1) hour in ethics for EACH of your certifications. The CE hours you submit with your application for peer support certification renewal will NOT count toward the CE hours required for your family support certification renewal. You will need to complete ten (10) ADDITIONAL CE hours with at least one (1) hour in ethics to renew both certifications. Continuing Education Topics Peer Support Motivation and Empowerment The Stages Of Recovery and The Role Peers Play Within It The State Behavioral Health System and The Role Peers Play Within It Advocacy For Recovery Programs and For The Peers They Serve The Practice Of Recovery Values: Authenticity, Self-Determination, Diversity, and Inclusion How To Tell Your Recovery Story and Use Your Story To Help Others Ethics The Awareness Of Risk Factors In Participants’ Behaviors and The Ability To Access Appropriate Services The Use Of Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills Stages Of Change Workplace Dynamics and Processes The Certified Peer Support Specialist’s Roles and Duties On The Job Relationship Building Family Dynamics The Effects Of Trauma And Use Of A Trauma-Informed Approach Wellness and Natural Supports Boundaries and Self-Care Cultural Sensitivity Recovery Plans Local, State, And National Resources Family Support Overview Of Mental Illness And Substance Use Disorders and Their Effects On The Brain Advocacy Skills Used In Multiple Systems (Children’s Behavioral Health System, Education And System, Child Welfare System, and Juvenile Court System) Ethics The Awareness Of Risk Factors In Participants’ Behaviors and The Ability To Access Appropriate Services The Use Of Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills Stages Of Change Motivation and Empowerment Parenting Special Needs Children and Family Dynamics The Recovery Process The Effects Of Trauma and Use Of A Trauma-Informed Approach Wellness and Natural Supports Family-Centered Planning Boundaries and Self-Care Cultural Sensitivity The Children’s Mental Health System How To Tell Your Story and Use Your Story To Help Others The Child And Family Team and How To Be A Team Player Work Place Dynamics and Process The Certified Family Support Partner’s Role and Duties On The Job Relationship Building Recovery Plans Local, State, and National Resources Connect With Us For other questions about continuing education, reach out to our team. We’re here to help. Contact Us
