Okla. Admin. Code § 450:53-5-1

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 450:53-5-1 - Training requirements

(a) In order to obtain certification as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist, each applicant must:

(1) Attend and complete a PRSS training block covering various aspects of recovery, ethics and/or boundaries, mental health and substance use as specified by the Department. Applicants for certification as a Family Peer Recovery Support Specialist must attend and complete a training block that includes Family Support training as prescribed by the Department.

(2) Attend the entire training block. Absences are excused only for emergencies. An absence lasting over one day shall cause the trainee to be subject to retaking the entire training block at the next scheduled training course.

(3) Complete required homework during the training block.

(4) Demonstrate their ability to verbally share their recovery journey or experience as a family member/caregiver with others in a safe, concise, and trauma-informed manner.

(b) The Department shall have the authority and responsibility for providing Peer Recovery Support Specialists training classes a minimum of three times during the year.

(c) Request for attending the certification training must be made to the Department at least fourteen (14) days prior to the beginning of scheduled classes.

Okla. Admin. Code § 450:53-5-1

Added at 28 Ok Reg 912, eff 7-1-11

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 36, Issue 22, August 1, 2019, eff. 11/1/2019

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 22, August 1, 2024, eff. 9/1/2024