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Join experienced Copeland Center trainers for PA Certified Peer Specialist Training. This training prepares participants to sit for the PA Certification Board Exam and to enter the workforce as a certified peer support specialist. This course utilizes experiential learning methods that incorporates hands on practice, sharing, and reflecting. This approach effectively brings the philosophy and research of peer support into practical application that can be used for a successful career. We learn about practices and applications for future roles and relationships as we practice those skills in an environment that honors the relationship, values, and ethics of Peer Support.
*You must attend all in-person sessions, online (Zoom) sessions, and complete 10 hours of independent study work (Canvas platform) to receive a certificate Technology Requirements: • Computer • Video Camera for Zoom sessions • Computer microphone or phone (to call into the Zoom session).
*This course cannot be completed using a phone. Cameras must be on during all Zoom sessions. This course fulfills the prerequisite to enroll in Taking Action Facilitator Training. The Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery is an approved CPS training vendor by the Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB). Email afernandez@copelandcenter.com if you have questions. |
