There are pre-requisites to obtain the Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach (CAPRC) or Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) credential that this educational training isa requriement of, that includes a high school diploma or equivalent state certificate. You can find the requirements for the CAPRC I here:https://icaada.org/credentials/caprc-i/ and requirements for the CARC here: https://icaada.org/credentials/carc/
Note: the CAPRC credential is for persons in PERSONAL recovery from substance use, mental illness or co-occurring disorders.
The CARC is for persons NOT in personal recovery (family members, loved ones, allies etc.)