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Our Certified Peer/Recovery Support Specialist Training, which we call Peer Employment Training (PET), is recognized around the world. To date, we have trained over 15,000+ individuals worldwide.
Arizona Peer Employment Training is conducted via in person format at our main campus in Phoenix. If you would like to enroll in Arizona Peer Employment Training, please contact: Jonathan.Kane@riinternational.com.
Course Information: Our Certified Peer/Recovery Support Specialist Training, which we call Peer Employment Training (PET), is recognized around the world. To date, we have trained over 15,000+ individuals worldwide. Our CPSS training is an approved curriculum in many states, including Arizona, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, and California. CPSS Training has been developed and updated through the years, to support individuals in developing a unique set of skills needed to work as a Peer Support Specialist.
Type of Training/who for: This is a peer/recovery support core training and is designed to prepare the student to deliver peer support services for individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.
Learning Objectives: Peer Employment Training meets current Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Mental Health America (MHA), Veteran’s Health Administration (VHA) and, the National Association of Peer Supporters (NAPS) core competencies for employment as a peer/recovery support specialist.
AZ Peer Employment Training Classes are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, with lunch and rest breaks. AZ PET facilitators hold office hours for 1:1 and small group training support, on Wednesdays
Training Qualifications:
CPS Training Completion Requirements:
• Must earn a final grade of 80% or higher based on test scores, participation grade, and attendance.
• Must achieve consistent attendance - missing no more than 8 hours of training.
• Must not miss the following mandatory modules of training: 1) Module 1 - day one, 2) Story day, 3) Ethics and Boundaries and, 4) Final Exam
Missing any of these days would result in the need to withdraw from the course and reschedule another training when one becomes available.