Peer Recovery (PR)
The IC&RC standards represent the minimum criteria for certification/licensure. Member boards affiliated with the IC&RC may require additional standards that reflect local mandates, regulations, and/or best practices. Please consult with your local IC&RC Member Board for specific standards and requirements applicable to your jurisdiction.
PR Minimum Standards
Experience
500 hours of supervised volunteer or paid work experience specific to the PR Domains.
Education
High school diploma or jurisdictionally certified high school equivalency AND 46 hours specific to the PR domains, with 10 hours each in the domains of Advocacy, Mentoring/Education, and Recovery/Wellness Support and 16 hours in the domain of Ethical Responsibility.
Supervision
25 hours of supervision specific to the PR domains. Supervision must be provided by an organization’s documented and qualified supervisory staff per job description.
Jurisdiction
Applicants must live or work at least 51% of the time in the Member Board’s jurisdiction (at the time of application & testing).
Examination
Applicants must pass the IC&RC PR Examination.
Code of Ethics
Applicants must sign a peer specific Code of Ethics Statement or an Affirmation Statement that states the applicant has read, understood, and will abide by the code of ethics.
Recertification
20 hours of continuing education earned every two years, including six (6) hours in ethics.
Peer Recovery (PR) Candidate Guide
Peer Recovery (PR) Reference List