Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification

JAWS Screen Reader Accommodation

This documents is for test-takers who need screen reader technology. CalMHSA allows JAWS® screen reader software, which reads the text that is displayed on the computer screen to the test-taker, or human readers to assist test-takers by reading the exam aloud.

Exam Comfort Aid List

The below items are comfort aids and do not require a CalMHSA pre-approval or an accommodation request. They will be allowed in the testing room upon visual inspection by the Test Center or Online Proctored staff. Visual inspection will be done by examining the item without directly touching it (or the candidate) and without asking the candidate to remove the item, unless otherwise stated below.

In-Person Exam: What to Expect

Download PDF Security and Admission Procedures Important: Your confirmation email will inform you how early to arrive at your appointment, make sure you arrive on time. Do not forget your identification. If you do not bring your identification, you cannot take the exam and will forfeit your exam fee. Admission Process 1. When you arrive, […]

Exam Accommodation Policy

The exam accommodation policy explains our policy and procedure to requests accommodations during the certification examination.

Online Exam Instruction Guide

Online exam instructions and FAQs such as: how to register for exam, accommodations request, how to create profile, schedule or reschedule exam, preparing your exam area, required equipment, what to expect the day of, checking in for your exam, exam window, support types, support questions prior to, during, or after exam, and how to get your exam results.

Certification Exam Preparation Guide

Guide to help applicants study for the exam, which includes core competencies, exam blueprint (e.g., types of questions, how many questions), eligibility, how to register for exam, reschedule or cancel exam, exam accommodations, test administration, scoring, receiving score, retake policy, appeals process, recommended study skills (e.g., goal setting, time management, organization, active learning), test taking strategies, test anxiety, practice exam questions, etc.

Exam Accommodations Request Form

Complete this form with a medical provider to request reasonable accommodations on the certification exam, such as extended testing time, glucose meter and testing supplies, liquid medicine, snack, service animal, etc. Learn how to submit accommodations request form as well.