Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Training 4-week course can help you prepare for certification as a Peer Support Specialist. Through a blend of individual learning, group discussions, presentations, and role-playing, you will gain the skills you need to help others move toward wellness.
On this page:
This four-week Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Training provides the flexibility of independent learning coupled with hands-on experience to develop skills for job readiness and professional development.
Course work includes reading, independent study, quizzes, evaluations, and final exam. Students must be available to attend the Week 2 “Building the Skills” Workshop as the core of this experience. The virtual workshop addresses all nationally recognized peer specialist core competencies and requires attendance Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PT.
Students must have access to a computer with a high-quality camera and reliable internet. Courses are offered twice per month.
Course Overview
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Training is a blend of independent learning, remote group learning, and a virtual skill-building workshop.
Week 1: Independent Learning
Approximately 44 hours of self-paced independent learning.
Week 2: Core “Building the Skills” Online Workshop
Approximately 32 hours of a 4-day, online, Zoom workshop. Monday to Thursday, 8AM to 4PM PT.
Week 3: Final Knowledge Check / Comprehensive Quiz
Approximately 4 hours.
Week 4: Final Evaluations and Issuance of Certificates of Achievement
Registration
As of Summer 2023, CALMHSA is no longer awarding Scholarships to new applicants. CALMHSA Scholarship Awards received prior to Summer 2023 are valid for use for one year. If you are a recipient of this award prior to Summer 2023, please send your Scholarship Award Letter to CAtraining@dbsalliance.org with your completed application.
The Out-of-Pocket Training Fee Per Attendee is $1,600.
**Please note, the Out-of-Pocket Training Fee includes a $100 administrative expense to process the DBSA Medi-Cal Certificate of Achievement
2025 Training Dates
- March 3 to March 28, 2025
- May 5 to May 30, 2025
- July 7 to August 1, 2025
- October 6 to October 31, 2025
