Course Information
Peer Support Specialist
Price: $390.00
Summary
Requirements
Welcome to Peer Support Specialist
This program will equip you with the knowledge and skills to
provide support, guidance, and advocacy to individuals in recovery, promoting
wellness, resilience, and empowerment in behavioral health settings.
Class Information
Course Title: Peer Support Specialist
Course Code: 90778
Instructor: S. Hoover
Meeting Days: Thursday/Friday & Saturday/Sunday
Dates June 30th-Aug2nd and July 6th- 9th
Class Schedule
June/ Aug Session
• Thursday,
June 30th — 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Friday,
June 31st— 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday,
Aug. 1 — 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday,
Aug 2 — 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
July Sessions
• Thursday,
July 6th — 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Friday,
July 7th — 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
• Saturday,
July 8th — 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, July 9th
— 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Location:
Pinehurst, Kennedy 136
Required Textbook & Materials
Included
Tuition:
Certification Exam Information – Certified Peer Support
Specialist (CPSS)
Certification Authority: Behavioral Health Certification
Board (BHSB) / State-approved Peer Support certification
Eligibility
Requirements:
Completion of approved peer support training program
o Minimum
number of supervised practice hours
o Completion
of a standardized competency exam
Common Job Titles for CPSS-Certified Professionals
With a CPSS certification, you can pursue careers as a peer
support specialist, recovery coach, behavioral health advocate, mental health
support counselor, or community support professional.
Why Take This Course:
Peer Support Specialist is an excellent class to take
alongside any healthcare program. The skills learned in this course—active
listening, motivational support, and recovery advocacy—are highly transferable
to nursing, mental health, medical assisting, and other clinical and
administrative healthcare roles.
Associates Degree Considerations
With CPSS certification, students may consider pursuing an
associate’s degree in Human Services, Behavioral Health, Psychology, or Social
Work to advance their skills and career opportunities in behavioral health and
healthcare administration.
SCC email and Password set up:
Step 1: Create Your MySCC Account
You’ll need to set up your MySCC account to access your
student email, Moodle (for online courses), and other important college
resources. Please follow these steps carefully:
1. Visit
https://www.sandhills.edu/myscc/password-management.html
2. Click on
**“First Time User”** under the login box.
3. Enter your
**Student ID number** and **birthdate** (MMDDYY format).
4. Follow the
prompts to set your username, password, and security questions.
5. Log in to
ensure everything is working properly.
Parking:
https://www.sandhills.edu/safety-security/student-parking-information.html
All students who park vehicles on campus must register their
vehicles. Once a student registers their vehicle, they will pick up their
parking sticker at the Switchboard in the Dempsey Student Center. A SCC Student ID or government issued ID
(driver’s license) is required to pick up the parking sticker. Student parking stickers are valid for one
school year, August to July and a new sticker must be obtained each year when a
student is enrolled.
Campus map:
https://www.sandhills.edu/about/campus-map-sandhills-community-college.html
Sign Up for the SCC Emergency and Weather Alert Notification
System:
https://www.sandhills.edu/safety-security/scc-alert.html
Evening Childcare is available for students enrolled in
Evening Classes:
Evening classes may have childcare opportunities through the
Boys & Girls Club at Sandhills. More info can be found here:
https://www.sandhills.edu/student-services/support/parent-programs.html
Campus Updates:
You can always refer to the college’s website about college
closures/delays/re-openings due to inclement weather: www.sandhills.edu
Refund Policy:
Refunds for Workforce Continuing Education courses are made
as follows: 100% if requested before a course begins or if the course is
cancelled, 75% if requested after a course begins, but before 10% of the total
class meetings. Some fees are not refundable. For more information, contact:
(910) 695-3980.
Although Sandhills Community College strives to connect you
with the best information possible, no final determination can be made whether
a particular program meets educational requirements for professional licensure
and/or certification outside of the State of North Carolina. If you enroll in a
course leading to a national or North Carolina state-based professional
licensure or certification, you must determine how it can be used in your
career if you decide to move outside of North Carolina. If you have questions
or concerns, please contact the Workforce Continuing Education Office at
Sandhills Community College at 910.695.3980 to reach a program director or
coordinator for more information. More information is available at
https://www.sandhills.edu/admissions/scc-licensure-certification.html
Course Fees
The following section fees are included in the Price:
$205.00 - Ce Peer Support Specialist
$5.00 - Ce Technology Fee
First Meeting Date and Time
Location
3395 Airport Road , Pinehurst NC 28374