Peer Support Specialist Training Refresher (6-Hour Online Session)

This monthly session is designed for anyone looking to revisit and reinforce their knowledge of peer support and in preparation for the Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist (MPSS) Certification exam. This is a six-hour review of the training material presented in BestNow's 80-hour MPSS training course.

Topics covered include:

· Core Principles of Peer Support.

· The Concepts of Hope, Recovery, And Wellness.

· The Role of Consumers and Family Members.

· Trauma-Informed Care.

· Group Facilitation Skills.

· Self-Awareness And Self-Care.

· Safety And Crisis Planning.

· Navigation of and Referral to Community Resources and Services.

· HIPAA and Confidentiality.

Zoom link to attend this session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5109695450

Notes -

1. This is not a continuing education training (CEU) for CalMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Renewal.
2. This session is not a substitute for the 80 -hour Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist training requirement. If you have not taken it in the last two years you will need to take it again to qualify to apply to take the exam.

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On a different day of the month we provide a monthly four-hour session reviewing the CalMHSA Certification Exam Preparation Guide. The session gives a mock exam using thirty-two sample exam questions. Please find the link here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/california-peer-support-specialist-certification-exam-preparation-tickets-663290739457