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Tyler Talley
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Peer Support Specialist (Continuing Education)

Short Term

Peer Support Specialist are professionals that have first-hand experience recovering from a mental health concern, substance use, or traumatic brain injury and due to gained wisdom and passion for humanity these professionals have become certified to assist others that need help through their recovery journey and healing process.

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:

  1. Should be at least 18 years old
  2. 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 comprehensive 96-hour online course is designed to equip students with the essential skills and resources needed to effectively work as a Certified Peer Support Specialists in North Carolina. Through a blend of interactive learning modules, practical exercises, and real-world scenarios, participants will gain a thorough understanding of how to manage daily interventions and crisis effectively in the field. Prerequisites and Requirements: 1) Must be 18 years of age or older; 2) Show proof of a high school diploma or high school equivalency; and 3) Completion of Verification Form. Email bhealth@durhamtech.edu to learn how to submit prerequisite documentation and how to register.
How to Register

Cost:

$ 191.25

Credit Hours:

0.00

Contact Hours:

96
Section
Number		 Dates Location Building Room Time Format
X0951
1/19 - 4/17
1/20 - 4/16
 Internet
Online
Online
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T,TH 6:15 PM - 9:15 PM
Online

Suggested Paths

Short Term

(12 months or less)

Community Health Worker (Continuing Education)

Substance Use Treatment (Continuing Education)

Peer Support Specialist (Continuing Education)

Long Term

(More than 12 months)

University Transfer

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