7310.1 The OCFA shall verify that applicants have:

(a) Successfully completed the required classroom work;

(b) Successfully completed a field practicum;

(c) Received a passing score on the certification examination; and

(d) Signed the Peer Specialist Code of Ethics.

7310.2 After verifying that an applicant has met the requirements of this chapter for certification as a mental health peer specialist, the OCFA shall issue certificates, signed by the Director of the Department to each Certified Peer Specialist as evidence of completion of the Certification Program.

7310.3 Those applicants who have completed the specialty designation shall receive a certificate with that designation (e.g., Certified Peer Specialist – Family).

7310.4 Certification as a Certified Peer Specialist shall be valid for two (2) years from the date of issuance.

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