PMH1816X - Peer Support Specialist Certificate
Course Description
[Healthcare]
Peer Support Specialist Certificate
Continuing-education content for healthcare professionals β applied, evidence-based, and competency-based.
π― What You'll Be Able To Do
- Apply current research and frameworks to clinical practice.
- Navigate ethical and cultural considerations in real cases.
- Strengthen supervision, teletherapy, or specialized practice skills.
- Reflect on practice through structured frameworks.
- Earn applicable CE credit (NU CEUs).
β Why This Course Is Worth Your Time
- 100% Online, Self-paced β learn around your job and family
- 12-month access from the day you enroll
- Entry-level skills β no prior experience required
- No application, no prerequisites, no textbooks to buy
π Course Sequence
This course contains the following sequence of learning units/modules:
- Unit/Module 1: Research Versus Opinion
- Unit/Module 2: Reading and Interpreting Research
- Unit/Module 3: Debunking Myths and Presenting Information Accurately
- Unit/Module 4: Using Research to Assess and Help Others
β± How Long It Takes
- Total course hours: 80 Hrs
π What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion after finishing all course requirements.
- 8 CEUs β PACE Continuing Education Units
π Requirements To Enroll
No application needed. All learners are eligible. There are no admission requirements. We recommend learners have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer and internet skills.
π Access Timing
Learners will:
- Get access to this course approximately 1 hour from the date of enrollment.
- Have access to this course for up to 12 months from the date of enrollment.
π΅ Refund Policy
We want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. If a student is not completely satisfied, we offer a refund policy.
To be eligible, submit a written request with a valid reason within 9 calendar days of registering. The student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.
Email PACE@nu.edu with your full name, student ID, and course name. Approved refunds are issued within 60 days.