The peer recovery support specialist micro-credential is designed to provide knowledge and skills needed to provide recovery support. You will learn about the science of addiction, psychopharmacology of alcohol and drugs, and models of peer recovery support, including Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC), screening, intake and case management, and ethical practice. 

This micro-credential is part of the personalization series. For more information about personalization series micro-credentials, see the Micro-credential Series section of the Additional Offerings page and the Micro-credential Bulletin.

Requirements

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Credit for prior learning cannot be used to fulfill this requirement.

Certification, State Board, and National Board Exams

Certification and licensure boards have state-specific educational requirements for offerings that lead to a license or certification that is a precondition for employment. Prospective and current students must review Purdue Global’s State Licensure and Certifications site to view program and state-specific licensure information.

You are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. Such requirements may change during the course of your studies. You are not automatically certified in any way upon completion of an offering. Although certain offerings are designed to prepare you to take various optional certification exams, Purdue Global cannot guarantee you will be eligible to take these exams or become certified. Your eligibility may depend on your work experience, completion of education and/or degree requirements, not having a criminal record, and meeting other certification requirements.

Upon completion of this micro-credential, and if you meet the organization’s additional requirements, you may be eligible to apply for the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP) National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS) Certification. 

Please visit https://www.naadac.org/ncprss for full eligibility requirements.