It is encouraged participants attend the MHAI SWD Training Institue Recovery Support fundamentals course (or CCAR Recovery Coach Academy if completed prior to July 1st, 2024) prior to this training yet it is not required.
There are pre-requisites to obtain the Certified Peer Recovery Coach-Associate (formerly Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach I), Certified Peer Recovery Coach (formerly Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach II), Certified Recovery Coach (formerly Certified Addiction Recovery Coach) or Certified Recovery Coach II credential that this educational training is a requirement of, that includes a high school diploma or equivalent state certificate.
Requirements for each credential:
Certified Peer Recovery Coach-Associate (CPRC-A), formerly Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach I (CAPRC I)
https://icaada.org/credentials-2/cprc-a/
Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) formerly Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach II (CAPRC II)
https://icaada.org/credentials-2/cprc/
Certified Recovery Coach (CRC) formerly Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC)
https://icaada.org/credentials-2/crc/
Certified Recovery Coach II
https://icaada.org/credentials-2/crc-ii/
Note: the CPRC credentials are for people in PERSONAL recovery from substance use, mental illness or co-occurring disorders.
The CRC is for people NOT in personal recovery (family members, loved ones, allies etc.)