At long last, the Kansas Certified Peer Specialist training is ready to go! Again, we thank you for your patience as we have attempted to make this training a valuable resource for you and those who will be utilizing it for workforce development. It is our desire and intention to continue to grow and strengthen our peer workforce by making training accessible and consistent. Training now occurs in two parts: Level One for certification as a Kansas Certified Peer Specialist in Training (KCPST) which is an online, self-paced format and Level Two for certification as a Kansas Certified Peer Specialist, which is a 2.5 day in person training that will be offered up to 4 times per year in varying locations around the state.
Information on each of these leveled trainings and instructions regarding application for certification are available under the Training Documents section below, including the downloadable PDF document entitled “Behavioral Health Services Certification for Peer Specialists in Kansas”. In addition, the downloadable PDF document entitled “Frequently Asked Questions” will be a helpful resource as well.
For questions or comments, please contact
Carrie Billbe.
These advanced trainings can now be found at https://kansascpstraining.getlearnworlds.com:
- KCPS Safety Training
- Peer Support Supervisor Training
- KCPS Values and Ethics Training
- Peer Support Action Planning Training
KANSAS CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST (KCPS) LEVEL TWO TRAINING
- OCTOBER 12-14, 2022
- Virtual Training via Zoom
- NOVEMBER 9-11, 2022
- Virtual Training via Zoom
- FEBRUARY 22-24, 2023
- Virtual Training via Zoom
- MAY 10-12, 2023
**REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND KCPS LEVEL TWO TRAINING**:
**PARTICIPANTS IN THE VIRTUAL ZOOM TRAININGS WILL NEED TO HAVE INTERNET ACCESS AND USE OF A COMPUTER WITH VIDEO**
- Must have completed and passed KCPS Level One Training Online
- Submitted application to KDADS for approval as a Kansas Certified Peer Specialist in Training (KCPST)
- Received KCPST approval certificate from KDADS
- Submitted Level Two Training Application Packet (consisting of the registration form and the supervisor approval form) to KDADS
- Individuals must have a minimum of 90 days under supervision before applying for L2 training
To access the online Level One Training, please go to:
https://kansascpstraining.getlearnworlds.com.
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