<p>The resource linkage / follow-up portion of the Certified Recovery Support Specialist certification will provide guidance on the basic principles of a referral, the agencies and organizations to which a client can be referred and the evaluation and measurement of client progress at the referral facility. Proper methods for clinical documentation and secure storage of client records will also be covered in-depth. The elective class will offer an overview of drug abuse prevention techniques through education and information dissemination. This 13 hour course will be guided by Florida Certification Board (FCB) certification standards.</p>