Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R523. Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health |
R523-5. Peer Support Specialist Training and Certification |
R523-5-8. Requirements to Become a PSS
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(1) Be an individual who participated in substance use disorder or mental health treatment services who is now in sustained recovery, or
(2) Be an individual in recovery from substance use or mental health disorders through means other than treatment services who is now in sustained recovery.
(3) Be at least 18 years of age.
(4) Complete the application process with the Division.
(5) Pass the qualification exam with score of 70% or above.
(6) Have attended and successfully completed a Division approved PSS training program and have a valid certificate from that training.
(7) If an individual fails the Division examination twice within a 30 day period of time, they must wait 30 days before taking the examination again.