This table provides a high level, printable summary of requirements and trainings related to Recovery Coaching. All trainings are designed with the needs of Recovery Coaches in mind. Review full details on how to become a Peer Recovery Coach, or take on other Recovery Support roles. Use that detailed information to make decisions, not just this chart.
Specific requirements met by the trainings listed here are detailed on the Peer Recovery Coach page in the Licensure/Certification Requirements section. Find upcoming trainings that meet these requirements on the Recovery Education Collaborative's Training Calendar.
| Training Category | Required for CARC Certification | Required for Re-Certification | Meets CARC Re-Certification Elective Requirements | Education Hours Obtained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recovery Coach Academy1 | ✓ | 30 | ||
| Ethical Considerations2 | ✓ | 16 | ||
| Addiction and Recovery 101 | ✓ | ✓ | 5 | |
| Equity, Inclusion and Diversity | ✓ | ✓ | 3 hours for CARC, 4 for Recertification | |
| Mental Wellness | ✓ | ✓ | 3 | |
| Motivational Interviewing | ✓ | ✓ | 3 | |
| Ethics for Recovery Coaches3 | ✓ | 6 | ||
| Multiple Pathways | ✓ | 6 | ||
| Advocacy | ✓ | 6 | ||
| Coaching Skills | ✓ | 3 | ||
| Medication-Supported Recovery (MSR) | ✓ | 5.5 | ||
| Recovery Capital | ✓ | 3 | ||
| Self-Care | ✓ | 5.5 | ||
| All Things Recovery4 | ✓ | 6 | ||
| Supervision of Recovery Coaches and other Peer Workers5 | ✓ | 12 | ||
| Recovery Coaching: A Harm Reduction Pathway2 | ✓ | 18 |
1There is an application process and criteria for acceptance for Recovery Coach Academy.
2Must have completed Recovery Coach Academy.
3Must be a CARC.
4This training is open to all. This is a prerequisite for Supervision of Recovery Coaches and Other Peer Workers.
5Must have completed All Things Recovery. CARCs in supervisory positions may used this training toward CARC Re-certification Electives.