TCBAP requires that CEUs be earned during the active certification period and that the same CEU hours are not counted more than once within a single renewal cycle. TCBAP guidance does not explicitly address whether the same course may be repeated and counted in a future renewal period. Because renewal reviews are based on when...
Both Mental Health Peer Specialist (MHPS) and Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) certifications require a total of 20 CEUs for each renewal period. Within those 20 hours, at least 3 CEUs must be ethics-related. The remaining 17 CEUs can be general peer-support topics. Think of it like this: Ethics CEUs are included within the 20-hour...
Peer Academy offers several virtual options for earning CEUs, including CEU Workshops, Peer Café Sessions, and Online Courses. CEU Workshops are live, single-day learning experiences that allow peers to earn multiple CEUs at once. Peer Café Sessions are shorter, interactive workshops offered in the evening and often focus on practical or ethics-related topics. Online Courses...
You can begin collecting Continuing Education Units (CEUs) only after your certification has been officially issued. Pro tip:Save certificates, emails, or completion records and keep them organized as you go-TCBAP may request documentation during the renewal.
TCBAP application processing can take up to 60 days, depending on the volume of applications and the application type. Best practice: Allow up to 60 days for processing, with a single follow-up at the 30-day mark if needed.
Peer Specialist Certification is state-specific in the United States, and each state sets its own requirements, application processes, training standards, and continuing education rules. There is no single national peer certification that automatically transfers across states. If you live outside of Texas, you must follow the certification process established by your state’s designated authority, which...
If your application was denied due to the results of your background check, there may be some alternative options available. If you are eligible for the Justice Involved Exception Process (JIEP), the certification board will inform you in an email. The email will explain that your application was rejected due to your criminal history/background check...
Attention: Please be aware that the only way to know if your application will be denied due to your background check is by submitting your application to the Texas Certification Board (TCB). This information is provided as a general suggestion and is not issued by TCB. If you are concerned that your criminal history will...
Once you have completed Core and Supplemental training, and started your state application through the Texas Certification Board (TCB), you are given six (6) months to complete your internship hours and apply for your full RSPS or MHPS certification. If you do not complete your hours within the six (6) month period, you may email...
BEFORE YOU START: It is important to note that you will be required to pass a background check as part of the certification process. To learn about this process and the specific requirements, we recommend reviewing this section before starting the steps below. Completing the online orientation is the first step to becoming a certified...
