--- title: Peer Support Specialist description: Get trained as a Peer Support Specialist to aid those with addiction or mental disorders. Learn advocacy, communication, and ethics. image: https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Healthcare.png --- [Home](https://aspire.loyola.edu/?hsLang=en) [Categories](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products?hsLang=en) Healthcare and Medical Careers [Peer Support Specialist](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products/2655845526#) ![product_image](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Healthcare.png) # Peer Support Specialist #### $595.00 Start Today! #### [ Professional Credits: ](https://aspire.loyola.edu/credit_terminology?hsLang=en) CEU: 4 #### $595.00 Start Today! ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Completion.png) Completion Time 40 hours ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Access%20time.png) Access Time 91 Days ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Outcome.png) Outcome Industry Certification ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Language.png) Language English ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Training%20level.png) Training Level Beginner #### Delivery Information: Online Asynchronous Self-paced #### Description Have you overcome addiction or a mental disorder personally or been very close to someone who has? When you understand first-hand how important it is to have a good support system, it's natural to want to help others facing the same problems. The Peer Support Specialist course will provide you with the education and training you need to appropriately help others and use your experiences for positive outcomes. Whether you've experienced recovery from addiction, mental illness, or co-occurring substance and mental disorders becoming a Peer Support Specialist may be a great option for you. You will gain an understanding of the roles of Peer Specialists and Peer Supporters relative to advocacy, addressing stigma and discrimination, interpersonal communication, an overview of mental health and substance use disorders, cultural competence, ethical responsibilities and legal issues, including HIPAA. You'll learn to empower and help others through videos portraying stories of peers in recovery from mental illness and/or addiction throughout the coursework, and become a role model for others and show them that it is possible to achieve recovery. This course includes content and standards that are promoted by N.A.P.S. (formerly INAOPS), the National Association of Peer Supporters, and *may *be accepted by State Certification Boards that provide credentials for Recovery Peer Specialists or Peer Supporters. You should check with your State Certification Boards for more information, as we cannot guarantee that our program will fulfill your state’s requirements. To our knowledge, the Texas Certification Board, State Board of Georgia, Minnesota Certification Board, Tennessee State Board, and Washington State Board do not recognize this course. #### Learning Outcomes What you will learn: - The central knowledge base and behaviors of effective Peer Support promoted by iNAOPS - The attributes, roles, duties and guidelines for a Peer Specialist - Recognize aspects of recovery unique to the individual, as well as developing their own recovery definition - The creating and exploring of community resources, courtroom etiquette, help peers identify and understand communication barriers, and the reasoning behind documenting practices - How transformational language helps a peer specialist in the transformation in services for people with mental health problems - Various communication techniques commonly used in a peer support setting - The history of mental illness with attention to how and why the recovery model has emerged - Tools that will help you develop appropriate and effective ways of approaching peers and/or veterans with a substance disorder and/or co-occurring disorder - Cultural differences you are likely to encounter as a peer specialist - The critical nature of how ethics and boundaries play an integral role in the daily job of a peer specialist - The basics necessary to assist with peer reintegration into the community - A comprehensive concept of wellness that goes beyond being free of disease or sickness How you will benefit: - Prepare for a career as a Recovery Peer Specialist or Recovery Peer Support - Give back to the community by using your personal experience to positively affect the lives of others - Receive training that will help you properly educate other adults and improve their odds of beating addiction - Open the door to new career opportunities in an in-demand field #### Requirements ** ##### Technology Requirements Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. - PC: Windows 8 or later. - Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. - Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled - The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ ) - Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice Other: - Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience. - E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.) ##### Prerequisites Basic computer skills are required. #### Enroll My Team ** Are you looking to enroll your team in this training Course? 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