(a) Establishment.--The department, in conjunction with cooperating officials and agencies, shall develop and establish guidelines for the recruitment and training of entities capable of providing peer-to-peer support under section 75A03 (relating to peer-to-peer support programs).
(b) Contents.--The guidelines shall include the establishment of minimum qualifications as a trained peer support provider.
(c) Credentialing requirement.--The department shall establish a clear credentialing requirement and a certificate evidencing a trained peer support provider's qualifications.
(d) Procedure.--A procedure shall be established for the suspension or revocation of credentials.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 75A - Emergency Responder Mental Wellness and Stress Management
Section 75A02 - Mental wellness and stress management guidelines
Section 75A03 - Peer-to-peer support programs
Section 75A04 - Trained peer support providers
Section 75A05 - Toll-free helpline
Section 75A06 - Statewide Critical Incident Stress Management Program
Section 75A07 - Trauma and suicide awareness and impact training
Section 75A08 - Nonprofit organizations
Section 75A10 - Confidential communications involving emergency responders