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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.
Prerequisites
- Should be at least 18 years old
- Proof of high school diploma or high school equivalency (unofficial transcript may be submitted)
- Complete the Verification Form
These courses qualify for financial assistance.
Email bhealth@durhamtech.edu to learn how to submit prerequisite documentation and how to register.
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MHT-3100D 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. Email bhealth@durhamtech.edu to learn how to submit prerequisite documentation and how to register. 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.