Approval in Utah

The Office of Substance Use and Mental Health CE Information

The Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (OSUMH) is Utah’s public mental health and substance use authority. This office consults and coordinates with federal, state, and local partners regarding programs and services. The office also contracts for substance use and mental health programs funded with state and federal funds.

A Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) is an individual who uses their lived experience in recovery from mental illness and/or substance use disorder, in addition to skills learned in a formal training, to deliver services promoting recovery and resiliency.

A Family Peer Support Specialist (FPSS) is a primary caregiver who has “lived experience” of being actively involved in raising a child who experiences emotional, behavioral, mental health and/or substance use challenges. Family Peer Support Specialist has experience navigating child-serving systems and has received specialized training to empower other families who are raising children with similar experiences.

Board Contact Info

Office of Substance Use and Mental Health (SUMH)
Attn: Utah Certified Peer Support Specialist Program
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: 801-538-3939.
Email: [email protected]

https://sumh.utah.gov/education/certification/peersupportspecialists/

Applies To:

  • Utah Peer Support Specialists
    • CPSS
    • FPSS
Select credential:

Certified Peer Support Specialist

INITIAL:

Successful completion of a 40-hour training program administered by the board. https://sumh.utah.gov/education/certification/peersupportspecialists/

RECERTIFICATION:

20 CE hours every 24 months including:

  • At least 6 hours in Peer Support Services
  • 2 hours in Ethics
  • 1 hour in Suicide Prevention
  • Up to 11 hours in General Health and/or Substance Use Disorder Topics
Initial Credential
40 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

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

Credential Renewal
20 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your CPSS credential.

Impact CE offers 19 courses applicable to this credential.

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

Decision-Making and Relationship Competence When Reporting Suspected Physical Abuse and Child Neglect An Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation

Self-Paced Course

1.5 CE credit hour
Laws, Regulations, Legal; Ethics; Clinical Topics & Methods; Ethics; Prevention; Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
$13.50

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

Self-Paced Course

1.5 CE credit hour
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
$13.50

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

Self-Paced Course

4 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Book
$36

Compassion Fatigue for Clinicians and Mental Health Providers

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Consulting, Workplace; Clinical Topics & Methods; Peer Recovery; Professional Readiness; Peer Support
Recorded Webinar
$57

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

Self-Paced Course

4.5 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Book
$40.50

View All 19 Courses

Family Peer Support Specialist

INITIAL:

Successful completion of a 40-hour training program. https://sumh.utah.gov/education/certification/peersupportspecialists/

RECERTIFICATION:

20 CE hours every 24 months including:

  • At least 6 hours in Peer Support Services
  • 2 hours in Ethics
  • 1 hour in Suicide Prevention
  • Up to 11 hours in General Health and/or Substance Use Disorder Topics
Initial Credential
40 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

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

Credential Renewal
20 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE 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

Decision-Making and Relationship Competence When Reporting Suspected Physical Abuse and Child Neglect An Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation

Self-Paced Course

1.5 CE credit hour
Laws, Regulations, Legal; Ethics; Clinical Topics & Methods; Ethics; Prevention; Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
$13.50

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

Self-Paced Course

1.5 CE credit hour
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
$13.50

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

Self-Paced Course

4 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Book
$36

Compassion Fatigue for Clinicians and Mental Health Providers

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Consulting, Workplace; Clinical Topics & Methods; Peer Recovery; Professional Readiness; Peer Support
Recorded Webinar
$57

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

Self-Paced Course

4.5 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Book
$40.50

View All 19 Courses

Currently 957 of our courses are available for Peer Support Specialists regulated by OSUMH. These are just a few examples!

I Haven't Got Time for This Pain - Dental Pain Management for The Entire Team!

Apr 15th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

PART II: Advanced Integration and Application to Sex Addiction Recovery

Feb 13th, 2026 10:45am - 2:00pm Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$107

Simultaneous Treatment of Eating Disorders and Substance Use Disorders

Feb 27th, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Addictions, Substance Use
Live Event
$57

PART I: Foundations of Nervous System Regulation in Sex Addiction Recovery

Feb 13th, 2026 7:00am - 10:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$107

Cultural Intelligence: Navigating Cultural, Identity, and Generational Differences

Jan 23rd, 2026 9:00am - 12:15pm Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Lifelong Impact of Early Adversity and How to Buffer That Impact

Feb 6th, 2026 9:00am - 12:15pm Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$67

Infant Massage 101

Jan 21st, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Massage
Live Event
$57

Trauma-Informed Stabilization Tools

Feb 12th, 2026 10:00am - 1:15pm Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$67

Exploring Ethical Considerations in Harm Reduction

Jan 27th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$67

Trauma Assessment Basics: Foundations for Effective Treatment Planning

Jan 24th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Assessment
Live Event
$67
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