CALMHSA MEDI-CAL PEER SUPPORT
CERTIFICATION EXAM Questions and
Correct Detailed Answers CalMHSA
Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification
Exam
adult -CORRECTANSWER an individual who is 18 years of age or older
beneficiary/recipient -CORRECTANSWER an individual who receives peer services
from a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) -CORRECTANSWER 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 -CORRECTANSWER an individual who has been certified as a Medi-Cal
Peer Support Specialist by CalMHSA
certication -CORRECTANSWER indicated all requirements of a Medi-Cal Peer Support
Specialist have been met
, certifying entity -CORRECTANSWER 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 -CORRECTANSWER 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 -CORRECTANSWER 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 -CORRECTANSWER the education a Certificant receives to
further develop their professional knowledge around best practices, updated laws,
and/or specialized training.
core competencies -CORRECTANSWER minimum knowledge base necessary to
perform role or job activities as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist in California.
county reciprocity -CORRECTANSWER the recognition of certified Medi-Cal Peer
Support Specialists by public county behavioral health plans.
CERTIFICATION EXAM Questions and
Correct Detailed Answers CalMHSA
Medi-Cal Peer Support Certification
Exam
adult -CORRECTANSWER an individual who is 18 years of age or older
beneficiary/recipient -CORRECTANSWER an individual who receives peer services
from a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist
California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA) -CORRECTANSWER 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 -CORRECTANSWER an individual who has been certified as a Medi-Cal
Peer Support Specialist by CalMHSA
certication -CORRECTANSWER indicated all requirements of a Medi-Cal Peer Support
Specialist have been met
, certifying entity -CORRECTANSWER 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 -CORRECTANSWER 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 -CORRECTANSWER 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 -CORRECTANSWER the education a Certificant receives to
further develop their professional knowledge around best practices, updated laws,
and/or specialized training.
core competencies -CORRECTANSWER minimum knowledge base necessary to
perform role or job activities as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist in California.
county reciprocity -CORRECTANSWER the recognition of certified Medi-Cal Peer
Support Specialists by public county behavioral health plans.
