CPRC-A (formerly Certified Addiction Peer Recovery Coach I – CAPRC I)
ICAADA Certified Peer Recovery Coach-Associates (CPRC-A) is an introductory level credential for those who are in personal lived experience of recovery from substance use, mental health, or co-occurring disorders. This credential is for those who wish to provide recovery support to those seeking/in recovery from substance use and/or mental health concerns. This peer recovery support credential is recognized by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction and Indiana Department of Workforce Development as Promoted Industry Certifications. This credential is a billable option through Indiana Medicaid, Indiana Recovery Works and Indiana Problem Gambler Awareness Program.
Better position in the company
Since beginning to work in the addictions/Recovery industry, I’ve enjoyed being able to help others. Through the course work required for my certifications, I’ve learned valuable information and techniques to better understand and deal with the clients that I deal with. My credential has helped me gain a better position in the company as well with a better rate of pay. As someone in recovery myself, I never could imagine that I would be able to establish a career in helping others find what I found. Thanks to ICAADA, I am not only able, but qualified.
– Eric
CPRC-A Requirements
Pre-requisite:
- Candidate must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (HSE/GED)
- Candidate must have personal, lived experience in their own recovery from addiction, mental illness, or co-occurring substance and mental disorders. *With a minimum recovery time of one year (self-attested yet verified through references is required)*
- Candidate must live or work in Indiana at least 51% of the
Education and Training:
- Minimum 35 hours of recovery support fundamentals specific education
- MHAI SWD Training Institute 5-day Recovery Support Fundamentals training OR CCAR Recovery Coach Academy training completed prior to July 1st, 2024, are the only courses accepted
- 16 hours of recovery support ethical responsibility specific education
- MHAI SWD Training Institute 2-day Recovery Support Ethics is the only course accepted
CPRC-A Skills Domains:
- Domain I: Advocacy
- Domain II: Ethical Responsibility
- Domain III: Mentoring and Education
- Domain IV: Recovery/Wellness Support
Register for your CPRC-A credential
Applications should NOT BE started until all pre-requisites and required training(s) are met/completed. If you start an application prior to completing this, it will be deleted. Please note you will have six (6) months from loading the application to complete. If it is not completed within six (6) months of starting, the application will be deleted, and you will need to reload it in and start from the beginning.
Application steps are reviewed in the order they are submitted, and review may take up to 4 weeks. If you need technical support please use the Certemy support contact.
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Professional Experience:
- None Required
Code of Ethics:
- The candidate must sign, and agree to abide by the ICAADA Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) Code of Ethics
Examination:
- Candidate must pass the IC&RC Peer Recovery Exam
- Remote and in-person examinations are available. When considering remote examinations, please ensure you have reviewed system requirements and other obligations that must be adhered to for success in the remote examination completion. Those can be found here: https://www.prometric.com/sites/default/files/2020-04/PrometricProUserGuide_3.1_1.pdf.
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Initial Application Fees:
- Membership: $125
- Exam: Member – $150 | Non-member – $300
- Certification: Member – $100 | Non-member – $200
Recertification:
- The ICAADA CPRC-A is valid for two (2) years from the date of issuance and is non-renewable. Candidates are expected to obtain the ICAADA Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) credential during the two (2) years of the CPRC-A credential validity.
*Candidates who reciprocate their CPRC-A (IC&RC PR-A credential) to another IC&RC board within the two (2) year period will be required to obtain at least 20 hours of continuing education units (CEUs), including six (6) hours in ethics for their credential at the new board (boards can set additional requirements on top of the minimum). This does not apply to the ICAADA CPRC-A as it is not offered as renewable.*
Recertification Fees
- None (The CPRC-A is only valid for two (2) years from date of issuance and is non-renewable through ICAADA)