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) or Certified Recovery Coach (formerly Certified Addiction Recovery Coach) 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/
Note: the CPRC credential is for persons in PERSONAL recovery from substance use, mental illness or co-occurring disorders.
The CRC is for persons NOT in personal recovery (family members, loved ones, allies etc.)