Continuing Education courses for Summer II and Fall 2026 are now available to view in Self-Service. Course sections listed with a begin date after July 1, 2026 will open for registration on July 1, 2026.
Peer Support Specialist (Continuing Education)
Short Term
Peer Support Specialists are certified to work in Veteran Affairs Offices, all levels of care within substance use facilities, in jails, inpatient mental health hospitals, emergency departments, community agencies, homeless shelters, group homes, churches, YMCA, vocational rehabilitation, substance use facilities, peer support programs, and facilitate support groups.
Notification for Certification or Re-Certification of Peer Support Specialist
Durham Technical Community College provides the 20 hours needed for certification and re-certification via the 96 hours of training provided in this course. It is a critical step in the process and one part of the certification journey. For more information on certification, visit UNC-Chapel Hill's Peer Support Specialist Program website.
These courses qualify for financial assistance.
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How to Apply
Students must meet the following prerequisite requirements:
- Should be at least 18 years old
- Proof of high school diploma or high school equivalency (unofficial transcript may be submitted)
After verifying eligibility, complete online application below. If you have any questions, please fill out our Request for Information.
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MHA-3100B Peer Spt:Treatment Intervent.
This course provides supplemental training for individuals pursuing or maintaining North Carolina Peer Support Specialist certification through the UNC-Chapel Hill Peer Support Specialist Certification Program. Instruction focuses on treatment-based interventions, practical skill development, professional boundaries, documentation, ethics, and best practices that support effective Peer Support services in behavioral health and human service settings. This course may be used to satisfy the additional 20 hours of Human Service training required for initial certification or recertification. It does not replace the required Foundations of Peer Support Part I (Online) or Part II (Instructor-Led) courses and does not lead to certification on its own.
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