Which term describes the initial process for someone to become certified as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist?

• A. Initial Certification
• B. Grandparenting Process
• C. Medi-Cal
• D. Lived Experience

Answer: (A)

Initial Certification is the term for the first-time entry into certification as a Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist. It describes the formal process someone goes through to meet the requirements, complete any required training, and obtain credentialing before they can practice in this role.

The grandparenting process, by contrast, is used for individuals who were already certified under older standards or prior credentials and need a streamlined path to current certification; it’s not the initial entry path.

Medi-Cal refers to the program as a whole, not to the certification steps.

Lived Experience describes the personal background that qualifies someone to be a peer, but it is not the certification process itself.