National Accreditation for Peer Specialists: How Canada Makes it Work.

There has been a lot of discussion among peer specialists trying to determine if national certification is a good thing for the profession or would it get in the way of personal or professional achievement. A lot of ideas, organizations, and plans are being discussed. This workshop will examine the Canadian Peer Support Certification process from start to completion, along with the internal organizational structure and supports needed for the process. We will also share how Canada developed our National Standards of Practice for the Practice and Training of Peer Support. - Participants will learn about the framework behind the Canadian National Standards; - Participants will learn about the infrastructure and processes required for Peer Support Certification; and - Participants will learn about the National Peer Support Certification process for candidates