CPSS Flashcards

223 study cards across 33 topic decks — every card built from a real CPSS practice question. No account or sign-up needed. Flip to reveal the answer and explanation, mark what you know, and drill what you don't.

CPSS exam key facts

Candidates must score 70% or higher on the online proctored NC Certified Peer Support Specialist exam to pass. Source
The NC Certified Peer Support Specialist application has a $20 non-refundable fee, and the application form only opens after it is paid. Source
NC CPSS candidates who fail the exam can take a second attempt after 14 days and a third after 30 days; after three failed attempts the certification expires and the whole process must start over. Source
NC Certified Peer Support Specialist certification is valid for two years, counted from the date it was first awarded. Source

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🎲 Mixed Deck — All CPSS Topics

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Decks by Topic

Communication Skills & Professional Boundaries

9 cards

Ethics & Cultural Competency

9 cards

Recovery Principles & Peer Support Practices

9 cards

Wellness Planning & Goal Setting

Peer Support Principles

7 cards

Peer Support Principles

7 cards

Peer Support Principles

7 cards

Peer Support Principles

Fundamentals & Core Concepts

6 cards

Fundamentals & Core Concepts

6 cards

Group Facilitation

6 cards

Peer Support Principles

6 cards

Professional Ethics & Conduct

6 cards

Professional Ethics & Conduct

6 cards

Recovery Orientation

6 cards

Safety & Risk Management

6 cards

Safety & Risk Management

6 cards

Self-Care Strategies

6 cards

Standards & Best Practices

6 cards

Standards & Best Practices

6 cards

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Sources & references

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ncdhhs.gov — Test delivery, passing score · verified Oct 2026
pss.unc.edu — Score validity, late registration, eligibility, fees, registration deadline, retake fee, retake policy, test dates · verified Oct 2026