NYCB Approved Foundational Trainings for CRPA and CARC Certification
Candidates interested in becoming a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) or a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) must gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined in the respective certification’s Role Delineation Study/Job Task Analysis. For more information, please visit the NYCB homepage.
The New York Certification Board (NYCB) has established the following role-specific training standards for certification:
CRPA & CRPA-Provisional training requirements-50 hours
- 30-hour - CCAR Recovery Coach Academy or approved equivalent
- 16-hour - Peer Ethics
- 4-hour - Medication Supported Recovery (see separate list)
CARC training requirements include the 50 hours listed above AND 10 hours of additional CARC electives (see separate list).
Only training courses featured below will be accepted for initial certification. The trainings listed are for initial certification only and do not apply to renewal requirements.
All NYCB-approved trainings for CRPA and CARC are listed by trainer’s last name.
Peer Recovery Domains for CRPA, CRPA-Provisional, and CARC - 46 hrs
Medication Supported Recovery - 4 hrs
Approved CARC Electives - 10 hrs
Only trainings approved at the time of completion are accepted
Verify trainer approval before registering
Training is valid for six years
Find a Training:
Check the Friends of Recovery–New York (FOR-NY) Training Calendar for scheduled training dates. - click here
Before registering for training, ensure the training appears on one of the three approved training lists on this page.
Please note: Not all training courses are listed on the calendar. Candidates may also reach out to individual trainers directly or explore additional training opportunities through:
- Exponents - click here
- Helio Health - click here
Training Scholarships:
Scholarships may be available for initial certification training and application fees. For more information, please contact the following organizations:
- Exponents - click here
- Friends of Recovery NY - click here
- Helio Health - click here
