Recovery-Specific Training for CARC and CRPA Renewal
APPROVED TRAINER-LED OPPORTUNITIES

Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC): Requires 18 hours of approved training:

• 15 hours of recovery-specific education, which may include up to 4 hours of Professional Development
• 3 hours of Peer Ethics

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)

Current: Requires 28 hours of approved training:

• 24 hours of recovery-specific education, which may include up to 4 hours of Professional Development
• 4 hours of Peer Ethics

Effective July 1, 2026: Requires 30 hours of approved training:

• 21 hours of recovery-specific education which may include up to 4 hours of Professional Development
• 9 hours of Peer Ethics

For specific trainings, visit the IUA–NYCB Trainer Registry or the FOR-NY Training Calendar to contact trainers directly.