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................................................................................................................. 1  \nMission ........................................................................................................................ 2  \nPhilosophy .................................................................................................................. 2  \nCertified Recovery Support Specialist ......................................................................... 3  \nApplication Criteria ...................................................................................................... 3  \nMinimum Requirements for Certification ...................................................................... 4  \nDegree Requirements ........................................................................................... 4  \nTraining / Education............................................................................................... 5  \nSupervised Practical Experience ........................................................................... 5  \nSupervised Work Experience ................................................................................ 5  \nApplication Process ................................................................................................... 5  \nAppeal Process .......................................................................................................... 6  \nAccountability ............................................................................................................. 6  \nExamination Process.................................................................................................. 7  \nCertification Maintenance and Recertification ............................................................. 8  \nContinuing Education Policy ................................................................................. 8  \nSource of Continuing Education Units .................................................................. 8  \nAgency In-service Education and Training............................................................ 9  \nValidation of Continuing Education ....................................................................... 9  \nProcedures to Petition for CEUs ........................................................................... 9  \nExtension of Continuing Education Requirements ................................................ 9  \nInactive Status............................................................................................................ 10  \nTermination of Certification......................................................................................... 11  \nReasons for Termination ...................................................................................... 11  \nNotification Procedure .......................................................................................... 11  \nDue 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