20:80:15:03Approved education programs -- Peer support specialist.

Education requirements to be a certified peer support specialist must be completed through the following: (1) Appalachian Consulting Group; (2) Black Hills State University; (3) Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies; (4) National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors; (5) South Dakota Department of Social Services; or (6) South Dakota Unified Judicial System. The board may approve other qualified education programs that demonstrate expertise in peer support and recovery. An applicant requesting approval of an additional education program shall apply on a form approved by the board and provide a syllabus for the course to be reviewed. The burden is on the applicant to demonstrate that a course meets the education requirements for certification.

Source: 53 SDR 40, effective October 11, 2026.