These courses are for CURRENTLY REGISTERED PSS. If you are looking for initial PSS certification, click here.
Kentucky Peer Support Specialists (PSS) are required to complete 6 continuing education units (CEUs) per year.
Choose from four modules, each worth 2 CEUs, or complete them all!
Each module contains a lecture from one of our NKU faculty. Watch the lecture, then pass the quiz at the end, and we will send you a personalized completion certificate to your home address.
The modules we offer are:
· Helping Skills for Health and Human Services Professionals
· Crisis Intervention and Trauma Informed Care
· Substance Use and Addiction
· Safety Basics for the Field
How much does this cost?
It is free to all Kentucky peer support specialists or other helping paraprofessionals.
Who can use this as a CEU?
The modules only count as CEUs for currently licensed Kentucky peer support specialists.
How do I access the modules?
Once you register, please allow about a week for us to process your registration and enroll you into the course. We will provide course website access details after your registration.
Can I use my cell phone to take the modules?
Yes! The modules are available to access via phone, tablet, or computer.
What days and times does the course run?
The course is asynchronous, meaning there are no set class times. It is entirely self-paced.
What do I need to do to receive my certificate?
Pass the quiz at the end of the module with at least a 75%. Your certificate will be sent to the address you provided when you registered for the module. If you need to change your address, please email thorntonm4@nku.edu.
Do you offer emailed certificates?
Yes, we can email your certificate to you.
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Highland Heights, KY 41099
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Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. in HIC 225
