CALMHSA MEDI-CAL PEER SUPPORT CERTIFICATION
EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | LATEST ALREADY
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adult Correct Answers an individual who is 18 years of age or older
beneficiary/recipient Correct Answers an individual who receives peer
services from a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) Correct
Answers the certifying entity approved by the California Department of
Health Care Services (DHCS) to certify peer support specialists, peer
support specialist training entities, and peer support specialist continuing
education providers
certificant Correct Answers an individual who has been certified as a
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist by CalMHSA
certication Correct Answers indicated all requirements of a Medi-Cal
Peer Support Specialist have been met
certifying entity Correct Answers indicates CalMHSA, the organization
selected by California Counties, with a plan approved by the Department
of Health Care Services, to certify Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists
and approve training providers.
Code of Ethics Correct Answers a set of guidelines a certified Medi-Cal
Peer Support Specialist in California adheres to around their roles and
, responsibilities and levels of responsibility in which they function
professionally.
consumer Correct Answers a person who is receiving mental health
and/or substance use disorder (behavioral health services) in a public
county behavioral health delivery system.
continued education Correct Answers the education a Certificant
receives to further develop their professional knowledge around best
practices, updated laws, and/or specialized training.
core competencies Correct Answers minimum knowledge base
necessary to perform role or job activities as a Medi-Cal Peer Support
Specialist in California.
county reciprocity Correct Answers the recognition of certified Medi-
Cal Peer Support Specialists by public county behavioral health plans.
culturally appropriate services Correct Answers a certified Medi-Cal
Peer Support Specialist is promoting engagement in a manner that best
aligns with the cultural beliefs and practices of the person they serve.
dual relationship Correct Answers a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist's
non-therapeutic relationship with a recipient of care. It includes any
activity identified as not allowed within the Code of Ethics.
EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | LATEST ALREADY
GRADED A+ UPDATE
adult Correct Answers an individual who is 18 years of age or older
beneficiary/recipient Correct Answers an individual who receives peer
services from a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) Correct
Answers the certifying entity approved by the California Department of
Health Care Services (DHCS) to certify peer support specialists, peer
support specialist training entities, and peer support specialist continuing
education providers
certificant Correct Answers an individual who has been certified as a
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist by CalMHSA
certication Correct Answers indicated all requirements of a Medi-Cal
Peer Support Specialist have been met
certifying entity Correct Answers indicates CalMHSA, the organization
selected by California Counties, with a plan approved by the Department
of Health Care Services, to certify Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialists
and approve training providers.
Code of Ethics Correct Answers a set of guidelines a certified Medi-Cal
Peer Support Specialist in California adheres to around their roles and
, responsibilities and levels of responsibility in which they function
professionally.
consumer Correct Answers a person who is receiving mental health
and/or substance use disorder (behavioral health services) in a public
county behavioral health delivery system.
continued education Correct Answers the education a Certificant
receives to further develop their professional knowledge around best
practices, updated laws, and/or specialized training.
core competencies Correct Answers minimum knowledge base
necessary to perform role or job activities as a Medi-Cal Peer Support
Specialist in California.
county reciprocity Correct Answers the recognition of certified Medi-
Cal Peer Support Specialists by public county behavioral health plans.
culturally appropriate services Correct Answers a certified Medi-Cal
Peer Support Specialist is promoting engagement in a manner that best
aligns with the cultural beliefs and practices of the person they serve.
dual relationship Correct Answers a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist's
non-therapeutic relationship with a recipient of care. It includes any
activity identified as not allowed within the Code of Ethics.
