Approval in Kentucky

Team Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services CE Information

Adult Peer Support Specialist (APSS)

INITIAL: To become an Adult Peer Support Specialist, an individual must complete the initial 30-hour training with an approved training provider.

For questions regarding the schedule of training, cost of training, etc., please contact your nearest approved training provider from the Adult Peer Support Specialist Approved Curricula: https://dbhdid.ky.gov/documents/dbh/pss/approved-adult.pdf

RENEWAL: Successfully complete, maintain, and submit to the department documentation of a minimum of six (6) hours of related training or education in each subsequent year. Approved webinars and trainings: https://dbhdid.ky.gov/documents/dbh/pss/faq.pdf

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Family Peer Support Specialist (FPSS)

INITIAL: To become a Family Peer Support Specialist, an individual must complete the initial 30-hour training with an approved training provider.

For questions regarding the schedule of training, cost of training, etc., please contact your nearest approved training provider from the Family Peer Support Specialist Approved Curricula: https://dbhdid.ky.gov/documents/dbh/pss/approved-family.pdf

RENEWAL: Successfully complete, maintain, and submit to the department documentation of a minimum of six (6) hours of related training or education in each subsequent year. Approved webinars and trainings: https://dbhdid.ky.gov/documents/dbh/pss/faq.pdf

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Youth Peer Support Specialist (YPSS)

INITIAL: To become a Youth Peer Support Specialist, an individual must complete the initial 30-hour training with an approved training provider.

For questions regarding the schedule of training, cost of training, etc., please contact your nearest approved training provider from the Youth Peer Support Specialist Approved Curricula: https://dbhdid.ky.gov/documents/dbh/pss/approved-youth.pdf

RENEWAL: Complete and maintain documentation of a minimum of six (6) hours of related training or education in each subsequent year; and After employment as a YPSS, complete the department approved Youth Peer Support 101 training. Approved webinars and trainings: https://dbhdid.ky.gov/documents/dbh/pss/faq.pdf

Board Contact Info

Team Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
275 E. Main Street 4WF
Frankfort, KY 40621
(502) 564-4527 | (800) 374-9146
https://dbhdid.ky.gov/

Applies To:

  • Kentucky Peer Support Specialists
    • APSS
    • FPSS
    • YPSS
Select credential:

Adult Peer Support Specialist

To become an Adult Peer Support Specialist, an individual must complete the initial 30-hour training with an approved training provider. Approved training providers: https://dbhdid.ky.gov/documents/dbh/pss/approved-adult.pdf

After initial certification, 6 hours of related training or education are required in each subsequent year. Approved webinars and trainings: https://dbhdid.ky.gov/documents/dbh/pss/faq.pdf

Initial Credential
30 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

No You cannot use online courses for your initial APSS credential.

Credential Renewal
6 CE credit hours required for renewal.

No You can't use online courses for renewing your APSS credential.

Impact CE offers 19 courses applicable to this credential.

Here are a few examples, or you can view all 19 courses

Lived Experience in New Models of Care for Substance Use Disorder A Systematic Review of Peer Recovery Support Services and Recovery Coaching

1.5 CE credit hour
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
Free

Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 4 A Guide to Effective Practice

4 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Book
Free

Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 1 A Guide to Effective Practice

4.5 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Book
Free

Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach

1.5 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Peer Recovery; Application to Practice; Professional Readiness; Treatment Knowledge; Management, Administration; Peer Support; Clinical Disorders (Adult)
Reading Online
Free

Title 42: Public Health Part 2 - Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Updated

2 CE credit hours
Errors, Boundaries, Patient Safety; Peer Recovery; Peer Support; Ethics
Reading Online
Free

View All 19 Courses

Family Peer Support Specialist

To become a Family Peer Support Specialist, an individual must complete the initial 30-hour training with an approved training provider. Approved training providers: https://dbhdid.ky.gov/documents/dbh/pss/approved-family.pdf

After initial certification, 6 hours of related training or education are required in each subsequent year. Approved webinars and trainings: https://dbhdid.ky.gov/documents/dbh/pss/faq.pdf

Initial Credential
30 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

No You cannot use online courses for your initial FPSS credential.

Credential Renewal
6 CE credit hours required for renewal.

No You can't use online courses for renewing your FPSS credential.

Impact CE offers 19 courses applicable to this credential.

Here are a few examples, or you can view all 19 courses

Lived Experience in New Models of Care for Substance Use Disorder A Systematic Review of Peer Recovery Support Services and Recovery Coaching

1.5 CE credit hour
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
Free

Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 4 A Guide to Effective Practice

4 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Book
Free

Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 1 A Guide to Effective Practice

4.5 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Book
Free

Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach

1.5 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Peer Recovery; Application to Practice; Professional Readiness; Treatment Knowledge; Management, Administration; Peer Support; Clinical Disorders (Adult)
Reading Online
Free

Title 42: Public Health Part 2 - Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Updated

2 CE credit hours
Errors, Boundaries, Patient Safety; Peer Recovery; Peer Support; Ethics
Reading Online
Free

View All 19 Courses

Youth Peer Support Specialist

To become a Youth Peer Support Specialist, an individual must complete the initial 30-hour training with an approved training provider. Approved training providers: https://dbhdid.ky.gov/documents/dbh/pss/approved-youth.pdf

After initial certification, 6 hours of related training or education are required in each subsequent year; and After employment as a YPSS, you must complete the department approved Youth Peer Support 101 training. Approved webinars and trainings: https://dbhdid.ky.gov/documents/dbh/pss/faq.pdf

Initial Credential
30 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

No You cannot use online courses for your initial YPSS credential.

Credential Renewal
6 CE credit hours required for renewal.

No You can't use online courses for renewing your YPSS credential.

Impact CE offers 19 courses applicable to this credential.

Here are a few examples, or you can view all 19 courses

Lived Experience in New Models of Care for Substance Use Disorder A Systematic Review of Peer Recovery Support Services and Recovery Coaching

1.5 CE credit hour
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
Free

Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 4 A Guide to Effective Practice

4 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Book
Free

Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 1 A Guide to Effective Practice

4.5 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Book
Free

Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach

1.5 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Peer Recovery; Application to Practice; Professional Readiness; Treatment Knowledge; Management, Administration; Peer Support; Clinical Disorders (Adult)
Reading Online
Free

Title 42: Public Health Part 2 - Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Updated

2 CE credit hours
Errors, Boundaries, Patient Safety; Peer Recovery; Peer Support; Ethics
Reading Online
Free

View All 19 Courses

Currently 19 of our courses are available for Peer Support Specialists regulated by Team Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. These are just a few examples!

Lived Experience in New Models of Care for Substance Use Disorder A Systematic Review of Peer Recovery Support Services and Recovery Coaching

1.5 CE credit hour
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
Free

Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 4 A Guide to Effective Practice

4 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Book
Free

Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 1 A Guide to Effective Practice

4.5 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Book
Free

Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach

1.5 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Peer Recovery; Application to Practice; Professional Readiness; Treatment Knowledge; Management, Administration; Peer Support; Clinical Disorders (Adult)
Reading Online
Free

Title 42: Public Health Part 2 - Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Updated

2 CE credit hours
Errors, Boundaries, Patient Safety; Peer Recovery; Peer Support; Ethics
Reading Online
Free

The Interplay of Ethics and Motivational Interviewing

3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Ethics; Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Recorded Webinar
Free

Bulletins for Professionals: Human Trafficking and Child Welfare: A Guide for Child Welfare Agencies

1 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Forensic, Criminal Justice; Clinical Evaluation; Application to Practice; Professional Readiness; Prevention; Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
Free

Substance and Behavioral Addictions Among American Indian and Alaska Native Populations

1.25 CE credit hour
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Cultural Diversity; Addictions, Substance Use; Application to Practice; Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
Free

Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships in Behavioral Health Ethics and Risk Management Challenges

3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Ethics; Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Recorded Webinar
Free

Protecting Children from Child Neglect Supporting Families

3 CE credit hours
Children and Adolescents; Couples, Family; Ethics; Ethics; Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Recorded Webinar
Free

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