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CALMHSA MEDI-CAL PEER SUPPORT
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2025 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
adult - correct answer- an individual who is 18 years of age or
older
beneficiary/recipient - correct answer- an individual who
receives peer services from a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) -
correct answer- 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 answer- an individual who has been certified
as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist by CalMHSA
certication - correct answer- indicated all requirements of a
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist have been met
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certifying entity - correct answer- 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 answer- 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 answer- 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 answer- the education a
Certificant receives to further develop their professional
knowledge around best practices, updated laws, and/or
specialized training.
core competencies - correct answer- minimum knowledge base
necessary to perform role or job activities as a Medi-Cal Peer
Support Specialist in California.
CALMHSA MEDI-CAL PEER SUPPORT
CERTIFICATION EXAM 2025 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
adult - correct answer- an individual who is 18 years of age or
older
beneficiary/recipient - correct answer- an individual who
receives peer services from a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) -
correct answer- 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 answer- an individual who has been certified
as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist by CalMHSA
certication - correct answer- indicated all requirements of a
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist have been met
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certifying entity - correct answer- 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 answer- 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 answer- 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 answer- the education a
Certificant receives to further develop their professional
knowledge around best practices, updated laws, and/or
specialized training.
core competencies - correct answer- minimum knowledge base
necessary to perform role or job activities as a Medi-Cal Peer
Support Specialist in California.
