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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 450. Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
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Chapter 53. Standards and Criteria for Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists |
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Subchapter 5. Peer Recovery Support Specialists Certification, Training, Exam and Ceu's |
SECTION 450:53-5-3. Continuing education requirements
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- (a) Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists must complete twelve (12) hours of continuing education per year and submit documentation of attendance for the continuing education to the Department annually.(b) The Department will use the following criteria to determine approval of acceptable CEU courses:(1) Provides information to enhance delivery of Peer Support Services and has been approved by Commissioner or designee; or(2) Is a required undergraduate or graduate course in a behavioral health related field and pertains to direct interaction with consumers (three (3) hours of course work is equal to twelve (12) hours of CEUs); and(3) At least three (3) of the continuing education hours must be in ethics.(4) Continuing education accrual from teaching continuing education or sharing recovery stories may also be accrued when the C-PRSS teaches in programs such as seminars, workshops and conferences, or shares lived experience in settings such as community events, public forums, and news articles, when the content conforms to Peer Support and is not a required part of the C-PRSS regular employment. No more than three (3) hours of continuing education may be accrued per year through teaching and sharing activities.(c) Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists shall retain documents verifying attendance for all continuing education units claimed for the reporting period. Acceptable verification documents include:(1) An official continuing education validation form or certificate furnished by the presenter indicating number of CEUs given for the course; and/or(2) A copy of the agenda showing the content and presenter for the course; and(3) A signed copy of C-PRSS Attestation Form.(d) Failure to complete the continuing education requirements and submit the required documentation by the renewal date renders the certification in suspension, and results in the loss of all rights and privileges of a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists. The Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists certification may be reinstated during a period of no longer than six (6) months following the suspension date. If not reinstated the certification shall become null and void.