R523-6-1. Purpose, Authority and Intent

(1) This rule prescribes standards for certification of Peer Support Specialist Training programs; the qualifications required of instructors for providing Peer Support Training; and the requirements to become a Child/Family Peer Support Specialist. (2) Statutory Authority. These standards are promulgated by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services through the Division of Integrated Healthcare (division) as authorized by Section 26B-5-102(2)(gg). (3) Intent. The objective of the peer support specialist training is to establish training programs to certify individuals that have completed requisite training to work as substance use disorder and/or mental health peer support specialists.