Section 22-A7311. MAINTAINING CERTIFICATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

 

7311.1Certified Peer Specialists shall complete at least twenty (20) hours of continuing education units (CEUs) within the two (2)-year certification period to maintain certification and be eligible for recertification. 

 

7311.2OCFA shall publish an annual list of approved classes, seminars, conferences,                            workshops, and other activities related to mental health and recovery that qualify as acceptable CEU’s for Certified Peer Specialists.  Other courses may qualify for CEU credit with prior approval from OCFA.

 

7311.3Certified Peer Specialists shall report attendance at approved classes to the OCFA. The OCFA shall maintain records of CEUs for each Certified Peer Specialist.

 

 

authority

Sections 5113, 5115, 5117 and 5118 of the “Department of Behavioral Health Establishment Act of 2013”, effective December 24, 2013 (D.C. Law 20-0061; D.C. Official Code §§7-1141.06 and 7-1141.07 (2014 Supp.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 11096 (December 23, 2011); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 7002 (July 11, 2014).