MEDI-CAL PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
CERTIFICATION GUIDE
Medi-Cal - Answer -California's Medicaid program for low-income individuals.
Peer Support Specialist - Answer -Individual aiding others in recovery from mental
health issues.
Certification Examination - Answer -Required test for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
certification.
Senate Bill 803 - Answer -Legislation enhancing peer support in California's health
system.
Core Competencies - Answer -Essential skills required for Peer Support Specialists.
Code of Ethics - Answer -Guidelines governing the conduct of Peer Support
Specialists.
CalMHSA - Answer -California Mental Health Services Authority overseeing peer
support.
HumRRO - Answer -Organization developing certification examination for Peer Support
Specialists.
Test Administration - Answer -Process of conducting the certification examination.
Eligibility Requirements - Answer -Criteria to qualify for the certification examination.
Best Practices - Answer -Recommended strategies for effective exam preparation.
Test Anxiety - Answer -Nervousness affecting performance during examinations.
Active Learning - Answer -Engaging with material to enhance understanding and
retention.
Time Management - Answer -Organizing study time effectively for exam preparation.
Goal Setting - Answer -Establishing objectives to guide study efforts.
Organization - Answer -Structuring study materials and schedules for efficiency.
Reading Test Questions - Answer -Carefully analyzing questions to select correct
answers.
, Multiple-Choice Questions - Answer -Questions with several answer options, only one
correct.
Practice Examination Questions - Answer -Sample questions to simulate the
certification exam experience.
Scoring - Answer -Method of evaluating performance on the certification exam.
Reasonable Accommodation - Answer -Adjustments made for candidates with
disabilities during testing.
Test Rescheduling - Answer -Process for changing the date of the certification exam.
Test Cancellation - Answer -Procedure for withdrawing from the scheduled
examination.
Missed Examinations - Answer -Consequences of failing to attend the scheduled test.
Study Skills - Answer -Techniques to enhance learning and retention of information.
Examination Content - Answer -Topics covered in the certification examination.
Examination Blueprint - Answer -Outline detailing the structure and content of the
exam.
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification exam - Answer -A 120-item multiple-
choice test designed to measure a candidate's competency in various dimensions
related to peer support.
Job task analysis survey - Answer -A survey conducted to determine which knowledge
and job skills statements are critical to the job of a Peer Support Specialist.
Core competencies - Answer -Essential skills and knowledge areas required for a Peer
Support Specialist, including concepts of hope, recovery, and wellness.
Crisis Management - Answer -The ability to identify helpful resources and develop
strategies for planning and managing behavioral health crises.
Frequency rating scale - Answer -A six-point scale measuring how often a Peer
Support Specialist performs a task, ranging from '0 = Never' to '5 = Hourly or more.'
Importance rating scale - Answer -A six-point scale measuring how vital a knowledge or
job skill is to effective performance, ranging from '0 = Not part of the work' to '5 =
Extremely important.'
CERTIFICATION GUIDE
Medi-Cal - Answer -California's Medicaid program for low-income individuals.
Peer Support Specialist - Answer -Individual aiding others in recovery from mental
health issues.
Certification Examination - Answer -Required test for Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
certification.
Senate Bill 803 - Answer -Legislation enhancing peer support in California's health
system.
Core Competencies - Answer -Essential skills required for Peer Support Specialists.
Code of Ethics - Answer -Guidelines governing the conduct of Peer Support
Specialists.
CalMHSA - Answer -California Mental Health Services Authority overseeing peer
support.
HumRRO - Answer -Organization developing certification examination for Peer Support
Specialists.
Test Administration - Answer -Process of conducting the certification examination.
Eligibility Requirements - Answer -Criteria to qualify for the certification examination.
Best Practices - Answer -Recommended strategies for effective exam preparation.
Test Anxiety - Answer -Nervousness affecting performance during examinations.
Active Learning - Answer -Engaging with material to enhance understanding and
retention.
Time Management - Answer -Organizing study time effectively for exam preparation.
Goal Setting - Answer -Establishing objectives to guide study efforts.
Organization - Answer -Structuring study materials and schedules for efficiency.
Reading Test Questions - Answer -Carefully analyzing questions to select correct
answers.
, Multiple-Choice Questions - Answer -Questions with several answer options, only one
correct.
Practice Examination Questions - Answer -Sample questions to simulate the
certification exam experience.
Scoring - Answer -Method of evaluating performance on the certification exam.
Reasonable Accommodation - Answer -Adjustments made for candidates with
disabilities during testing.
Test Rescheduling - Answer -Process for changing the date of the certification exam.
Test Cancellation - Answer -Procedure for withdrawing from the scheduled
examination.
Missed Examinations - Answer -Consequences of failing to attend the scheduled test.
Study Skills - Answer -Techniques to enhance learning and retention of information.
Examination Content - Answer -Topics covered in the certification examination.
Examination Blueprint - Answer -Outline detailing the structure and content of the
exam.
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist certification exam - Answer -A 120-item multiple-
choice test designed to measure a candidate's competency in various dimensions
related to peer support.
Job task analysis survey - Answer -A survey conducted to determine which knowledge
and job skills statements are critical to the job of a Peer Support Specialist.
Core competencies - Answer -Essential skills and knowledge areas required for a Peer
Support Specialist, including concepts of hope, recovery, and wellness.
Crisis Management - Answer -The ability to identify helpful resources and develop
strategies for planning and managing behavioral health crises.
Frequency rating scale - Answer -A six-point scale measuring how often a Peer
Support Specialist performs a task, ranging from '0 = Never' to '5 = Hourly or more.'
Importance rating scale - Answer -A six-point scale measuring how vital a knowledge or
job skill is to effective performance, ranging from '0 = Not part of the work' to '5 =
Extremely important.'
