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Minnesota | Addictions | Peer Support Specialists

Minnesota Department of Human Services

Impact CE's distance-learning courses meet the continuing education requirements of the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Total Hours Required
30 CE credit hours every 2 years
May Be Online / Home Study
All 30 100% of the cycle, no cap
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Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)

Peer Support Specialist

INITIAL:

RI Consulting has been contracted by the Minnesota DHS to provide Certified Peer Specialist training. This is the only approved training for the certification of mental health peers. If you are in interested in learning more about how to become a Certified Peer Specialist, please email your interest to [email protected].

https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/adults/health-care/mental-health/programs-services/cps.jsp

RECERTFICATION:

The CE requirement for CPS renewal is 30 hours every 2 years. Per the Minnesota DHS, at the moment there is no certification board for the mental health peers nor is there an official recertification process.

Keeping It

30 CE credit hours

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About This Approval

Initial Certification: RI Consulting has been contracted by the Minnesota DHS to provide Certified Peer Specialist training. Currently this is the only approved training for the certification of mental health peers. Per the Minnesota DHS, if you are in interested in learning more about how to become a Certified Peer Specialist, please email your interest to DHS.[email protected].

Renewal: The CE requirement for CPS renewal is 30 hours every 2 years. Per the Minnesota DHS, at the moment there is no certification board for the mental health peers nor is there an official recertification process.

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Board Contact

Board
Minnesota Department of Human Services

Minnesota Department of Human Services
Information Desk: 651-431-2000
(TTY/TDD service: 800-627-3529)
General Email: DHS[email protected]
CPS Email: DHS[email protected]

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