Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 450 - Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Chapter 53 - Standards and Criteria for Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialists
Subchapter 3 - Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification Application
Section 450:53-3-3 - Duration of certification

(a) Issuance. ODMHSAS will issue an appropriate certification to all applicants who successfully complete the requirements for certification as specified in this Chapter.

(b) Renewal. Unless revoked, certification issued pursuant to this Chapter must be renewed by December 31 of the calendar year following twelve (12) months of continuous certification and annually thereafter. Renewal is accomplished by submitting:

(c) Suspension and Reinstatement. Certifications not renewed by the renewal deadline will be suspended. A suspended certification may be renewed by submitting required fees and documentation of continuing education within six (6) months of the date of suspension. Suspended certifications not renewed within this six (6) month timeframe will be terminated. The individual must then submit a new application for certification and successfully complete the requirements for initial certification as specified in this Chapter, with the exception of required training, which may be waived if approval from the Department is obtained by the individual and the new application is received within twelve (12) months of the suspension date.