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AOD 700 Peer Support Specialist Training I

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Minimum Grade for Prerequisites

Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.

Course Description

This course is designed to meet the State requirement to qualify as a certified Peer Support Specialist for Medi-Cal. Topics include knowledge of mental health and substance disorders, treatment and recovery approaches, peer professional and support skills, law and ethics, cultural and diversity issues. This course is the first part of a two-part comprehensive training.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU