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All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form without written authorization from IC&RC.  \nTable of Contents  \nPurpose of the Exam Candidate Guide............................................................................ 3  \nAbout the Peer Recovery (PR) Certification .................................................................... 3  \nQuestion Breakdown and Exam Length.......................................................................... 3  \nContent Domains and Exam Blueprint............................................................................ 4  \nDOMAIN 1: Advocacy..................................................................................................... 4  \nDOMAIN 2: Ethical Responsibility................................................................................. 5  \nDOMAIN 3: Mentoring and Education .......................................................................... 6  \nDOMAIN 4: Recovery/Wellness Support ...................................................................... 7  \nDOMAIN 5: Harm Reduction.......................................................................................... 8  \nSample Questions .............................................................................................................. 8  \nNOTE REGARDING THE PR REFERENCE LIST  \nThe Reference List is now provided separately from the candidate guide and can be found on our website. Please note that to better serve exam candidates with their exam preparation, IC&RC staff are working with Subject Matter Experts to review and update the list of references for the PR exam.  \nPurpose of the Exam Candidate Guide  \nThe purpose of the Peer Recovery (PR) Exam Candidate Guide is to provide candidates with specific information about the Peer Recovery exam. Candidates are encouraged to review the information contained in this guide, along with the IC&RC General Candidate Guide, to support their exam preparation.  \nAbout the Peer Recovery (PR) Certification  \nPurpose  \nAreas of Focus  \nTarget Audience  \nRecognizes individuals with lived experience of recovery who support others in achieving long-term recovery.  \nAdvocacy, mentoring, recovery support, and resource linkage.  \nPeer coaches, navigators, or specialists offering recovery support services.  \nQuestion Breakdown and Exam Length  \n(refer to the General Candidate Guide for a more detailed exam overview)  \n\n| PR |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Number of Scored Questions | 65 |\n| Number of Pre-test Questions | 10 |\n| Total Number of Questions | 75 |\n| Length of Administration | 2 hours |\n\nContent Domains and Exam Blueprint  \nAll questions on the exam will address content covered in the domains listed in the table below and expanded upon in the following pages. 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Recognize strategies for effective communication.  \nH. Differentiate between the types and levels of advocacy.  \nI. Provide links to resources.  \nJ. 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