Recovery Peer Coaching & Advocacy Micro-Credential

Stackable Degree Program

This microcredential aligns with requirements for the Community and Public Health Education A.S., Addiction Studies A.S., and Human Services A.S. should students choose to continue their education after obtaining microcredentials.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors/coaches is projected to grow 22 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. Growth is expected as addiction and recovery coaches are increasingly covered by insurance policies. In New York, this course content and contact hours apply to both Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA) and Certified Addiction Recovery Coaches (CARC). Currently CRPA work is reimbursable by Medicaid approved facilities. Peer recovery coaches are playing a vital role in the addiction treatment and aftercare continuum of care and many more coaches are needed to address the current substance use epidemic in our community. Peer recovery coaching continues to be considered a high needs career.

Microcredential Outline

This curriculum was designed and approved by the Community and Public Health department and Community Health and Justice Advisory Board. The curricular design and trainer badge approval of this microcredential is sequenced to allow successful participants who have met the ASAP-NYS requirements and completed the first semester of this micro credential to sit for the NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Provisional exam to qualify them to become a NYS certified Recovery Peer Advocate (third party certification).

The Recovery Peer Coaching & Advocacy Micro-Credential is 7 credits and comprised of the following courses.

HLTH 2900 Recovery Peer Advocacy & Coaching (3 cr.)

Develop non-clinical, peer based recovery advocacy and coaching skills designed to engage peers beyond initial contact through stabilization and into recovery maintenance within the community identify multiple pathways to recovery, build recovery capital and individualized recovery wellness plans, assist in self-monitored progress, integrate personal experience, facilitate peer support groups, identify community and individual supports and service, and practice effective coping skills.

HLTH 1010 Basic Life Support + Narcan Training (1 cr.)

Meets the special needs of individuals who are expected to in emergency situations. Presents advanced CPR skills Presents advanced CPR skills and theory.

MDNC 0040 Medication Supported Recovery (4 contact hours, 0 cr.)

Understand and explore the concepts and realities of medication used in support of addiction treatment and sustained recovery. In addition to commonly known and prescribed therapies we will also explore the growing field of harm reduction and alternative therapies. Importantly, this workshop provides recovery support professionals the opportunity to explore their own biases and perspectives toward this often-stigmatized recovery pathway.

ITRN 2010- Internship -Recovery Peer Advocacy & Coaching (125 field hours, 3 cr.)

This course follows the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) internship guidelines. As such, this course is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and gives employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.

Program Contact

Deborah Beall, ADI Liberal Arts & Professional Studies beall@corning-cc.edu