Applies To:
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Wisconsin
Peer Support Specialists
- CPS
- CPPS
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is one of the largest state agencies in Wisconsin, with an annual budget of roughly $15 billion and more than 6,700 employees. DHS is committed to protecting and promoting the health and safety of the people of Wisconsin, making sure everyone can live their best life.
There are two types of certified peer specialists in Wisconsin.
- Certified Peer Specialist: An individual with experience in the mental health and substance use services system trained to provide support to others struggling to find a path to recovery.
- Certified Parent Peer Specialist: An individual with experience raising a child with behavioral health challenges trained to use their experience navigating services in support of other parents.
Initial Certification is awarded after successful completion of a training course and passage of an exam. Visit the Wisconsin Peer Specialist website for information on upcoming certified peer specialist and certified parent peer specialist trainings: https://www.wicps.org/
Recertification: CPS and CPPS must recertify every two years and document completion of no fewer than 20 hours of continuing education in specific topic areas. https://www.wicps.org/continuing-education/
For further information on the recertification process, contact:
Gaochi Vang Peer Specialist Program Manager
608-716-7335
gaochiv@accesstoind.org
Board Contact Info
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
1 West Wilson Street
Madison, WI 53703
General Phone: 608-266-1865
TTY users please dial 711 or 800-947-3529 before calling DHS
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/peer-services/peer-specialists.htm
Certified Peer Specialist
INITIAL: Initial Certification is awarded after successful completion of a training course and passage of an exam. Visit the Wisconsin Peer Specialist website for information on upcoming certified peer specialist and certified parent peer specialist trainings: https://www.wicps.org/trainings/
RECERTIFICATION:
20 hours of continuing education are required every two years. A minimum of 1.5 hours is required in each of the following categories:
- Cultural Humility
- Ethics and Boundaries
- Substance Use Specific
- Mental Health Specific
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Peer Specialist Specific
Credential Renewal
20 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your CPS credential.
CE-Credit.com does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.
| Course Description | Medium |
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Certified Parent Peer Specialist
INITIAL: Initial Certification is awarded after successful completion of a training course and passage of an exam. Visit the Wisconsin Peer Specialist website for information on upcoming certified peer specialist and certified parent peer specialist trainings: https://www.wicps.org/trainings/
RECERTIFICATION:
20 hours of continuing education are required every two years. A minimum of 3 hours is required in each of the following categories:
- Cultural Humility
- Ethics and Boundaries
- Parent Peer Specialist Specific
- Child/Adolescent Development or Parenting
Credential Renewal
20 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your CPPS credential.
CE-Credit.com does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.
| Course Description | Medium |
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The Impact of Stigma on Mental Health and Quality of Life of Infertile Women: A systematic review
1 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult) |
Reading-Based Online |
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Community-based Models of Care Facilitating the Recovery of People Living With Persistent and Complex Mental Health Needs: A systematic review and narrative synthesis
3.25 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Application to Practice |
Reading-Based Online |
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Effects of Creative Movement Therapies on Social Communication Behavioral-Affective Sensorimotor Cognitive and Functional Participation Skills of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review
4 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult) |
Reading-Based Online |
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Adolescent Suicide: Understanding Unique Risks and Opportunities for Trauma Centers to Recognize, Intervene, and Prevent a Leading Cause of Death
1 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Children and Adolescents; Application to Practice; Professional Readiness |
Reading-Based Online |
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A Meta-analytic Review of Anger Management Activities That Increase Or Decrease Arousal: What fuels or douses rage?
1.75 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Application to Practice |
Reading-Based Online |
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Prevention and Treatment of Anxiety Depression and Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Among College Students
3.25 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Suicide |
Reading-Based Online |
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Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
1 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Sexual Abuse; Domestic Violence; Application to Practice; Family/Couple |
Reading-Based Online |
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A Community Engaged Approach in Adapting Motivational Interviewing and Skills Training for Native Americans With Experiences of Substance Misuse
1 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Cultural & Racial Diversity; Treatment Knowledge; Cultural Diversity; Application to Practice |
Reading-Based Online |
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Childhood Trauma Personality and Substance Use Disorder:: The Development of a Neuropsychoanalytic Addiction Model
1.75 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Medical Health, Pharmacology; Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice; Treatment Knowledge |
Reading-Based Online |
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Flash Technique in a Scalable Low-intensity Group Intervention for COVID-19 Related Stress in Healthcare Providers
1 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Medical Health, Pharmacology; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice; Pharmacology |
Reading-Based Online |
