Accredited online training for peer recovery specialists, community health workers, and health professionals serving rural and underserved communities across Western Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
AHEC West has been preparing health professionals for the specific challenges of Appalachian communities since 1974. Our courses aren't adapted from urban curricula — they're designed from the ground up for the workforce that serves this region.
Whether you're completing your Peer Recovery Specialist certification, building trauma-informed care skills, or earning renewal hours, our training meets you where you are — online, at your pace, with content that translates directly to your work.
Regionally relevant — content reflects the workforce challenges of MD, PA, and WV communities
Taught by practitioners — instructors who have trained 1,000+ specialists in field settings
Flexible formats — self-paced modules, live sessions, and hybrid options depending on the course
Group pricing available — for health departments, CBOs, and agencies enrolling multiple staff
All courses are accredited, available online, and count toward initial or continuing education requirements.
Prepares students for the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist credential in Maryland with a focus on family peer work.
View Course →Explores how Adverse Childhood Experiences impact health, behavior, and service delivery — with practical trauma-responsive frameworks.
View Course →Builds the skills to engage with empathy, reduce stigma, and support clients experiencing substance use and recovery challenges.
View Course →50 years of workforce development in Appalachian communities. Not adapted — purpose-built.
MABPCB approved for initial and continuing education. Every course comes with a certificate upon completion.
Curriculum built for Appalachian care settings — not adapted from urban models. Content reflects your community's reality.
Self-paced and hybrid formats. Access training 24/7 from any device — no deadlines on self-paced courses.
Taught by practitioners who have trained 1,000+ Peer Recovery Specialists in health departments, hospitals, and CBOs.
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