RECOVERY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE
Due to Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) requirements, students pursuing the Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) must attend classes in-person.
The Recovery Specialist (CRS) certificate program is ideal for individuals who are interested in becoming peer professionals trained to help others move through the recovery process.
The curriculum of Villanova University’s Certified Recovery Specialist Program is designed to meet the education requirements of the Pennsylvania Certification Board for certification in this specialty area in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania only.
To complete the program and receive a Villanova University certificate of completion, students must attend all 7 required courses and are not eligible to register for individual courses.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Course Curriculum
- Counseling & Peer Support
- Ethical Decision Making
- Recovery Skills Planning
- Substance Abuse Treatment
- Comm. Skills in Recovery
- Advocacy for Self & Others
- Group Counseling with Substance Abusers
Program Details
- Earn .80 CEU's - 8 classroom education hours (56 total hours) - for each class to apply towards PCB certification or certificate renewal.
- Classes are held Saturday's for 9 hours with a 1 hour lunch break.
- To complete the program and earn a certificate of completion, students must attend all 7 courses and receive a passing grade.
Villanova Application Requirements
- Resume
- Letter of Recommendation
- Statement of Lived Experience. Complete this form and upload into application.
Pennsylvania Certification Board Requirements
For individuals to become a CRS they must meet the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) requirements which include
- High school education
- 54 hours of education specific to addiction recovery
- A minimum of 18 months of lived, continuous, personal recovery experience
- Passing grade on the Certified Recovery Specialist exam
- Signed ethical code of conduct
The classes that you attend at Villanova University will provide you with the necessary hours of education to sit for the exam.
Fall 2020 Tuition
Total Program Tuition: $1400.00 (7 courses/$200 per course)
Course Materials: No additional charge
Additional parking fees apply.
For financial information, includding cancellation policies, billing and payments, visit the College's Tuition and Fees page.
Apply for the 2021 CRS Program
Check back in 2021 to see when we will be offering the NEW CRS curriculum!
| COURSE NAME | DATES |
TIME |
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| Counseling & Peer Support |
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| Recovery Skills Planning |
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| Substance Abuse Treatment for People with Co-Occurring Disorders |
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| Communication Skills and Recovery |
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| Group Counseling with Substance Abusers |
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| Advocacy for Self & Others |
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| Ethical Decision Making |
Important Notices for Prospective and Current Students Enrolling in Online Courses or Programs
The following includes important information regarding the University’s authorization status, students’ responsibilities related to relocation and programs leading to professional licensures, and the complaint process for online students.
VALUE OF A PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM:
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Communicating and building relationships with your classmates and instructors can open new doors in your career.
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All programs are taught by instructors who have worked or who are currently working in the field, and who are able to share practical applications and real world examples of topics in the course.