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Prerequisites
- High school, High School Equivalent or Equivalent, or higher matriculated
- 18 years of age or older
Step 1
Complete required coursework
- 46-hours of NYCB approved Foundational Role Training
  - 30 hour CCAR Recovery Coach Academy (RCA) or NYCB approved equivalent
  - 16 hour Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches & Peer Advocates NYCB approved equivalent
    OR
  - All-inclusive 46-hour training
- 4-hours of NYCB approved Medication Supported Recovery
List of Approved Foundational Role Trainings

You can find the upcoming trainings below

ForNY Upcoming Trainings

ASAPNYS Events
Step 2
Complete the following for a full Certified Peer Advocate Certification
- Earn 500 hours of paid and/or volunteer role experience
- Earn 25 hours being mentored/supervised
Step 3
Complete your application for Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Certification
- Complete application
Visit ASAPNYS.org to start your application
Step 4
Pass the IC&RC Peer Recovery Certification Exam
- Sign up for and pass exam
To confirm preregistration status or reschedule the exam, please email the NYCB Director of Certification

Find the current director and more information
Earn Recovery Peer Advocate Certification
- Finish

We're going to ask you a few questions to provide you with all the resources you need to start you on your path to certification.