Join us in Las Vegas for a special pre-conference event that’s all about connection, compassion, and community. Our Certified Peer Visitor (CPV) Training gives you the tools and confidence to support others on their limb loss or limb difference journey.

What to Expect:

Through this interactive, 8-hour training, you’ll learn how to provide meaningful, peer-to-peer support in real-life settings—whether that’s in person, in the hospital, at community events, or virtually. You’ll leave prepared to serve as an official Amputee Coalition Certified Peer Visitor, ready to uplift and walk alongside others.

Who Should Attend:

This training is specially designed for:

• Individuals who have limb loss or limb difference.
• Family members or non-professional caregivers supporting someone with limb loss or limb difference.

We welcome peer visitors from all backgrounds, experiences, and causes of limb loss or limb difference.

What You’ll Learn:

By the end of the day, you’ll be able to:

• Provide compassionate peer support across different settings.
• Recognize emotional phases and support recovery.
• Understand your role, responsibilities, and boundaries as a CPV.
• Connect people to Amputee Coalition resources and programs.
• Confidently conduct peer visits as a trained volunteer.

What’s Included:

• Pre-training materials to help you prepare.
• Breakfast and lunch during training.

Schedule:

• 8:00 AM Local Time – Welcome & Introductions
• 8:30 AM Local Time – CPV Training Sessions
• 2:00 PM Local Time – Peer Visitor Skill Assessments
• 4:00 PM Local Time – Final Assessment, Survey & Adjournment

Eligibility:

• Meet the Amputee Coalition’s CPV criteria by the training date.
• Be at least 12 months post-amputation.
• Able to communicate well with others and handle multiple program tasks.
• Able to network with healthcare facilities and professionals who serve amputees.
• Knowledgeable about and supportive of the Amputee Coalition.
• Knowledgeable in basic limb loss statistics, including all levels of amputation and about the effects of limb loss.
• Able to pass a criminal background check if required by the hospital(s)/rehab center(s).
• Have and provide a current and active email address and phone number(s).
• Report every visit to the Amputee Coalition.
• Not be employed by an O&P clinic or device manufacture.

(There are no fees for training or background checks.)

Things to Prepare before signing up for CPV Training: 
 
1. Read through the criteria before you apply. Please take the time to understand the responsibilities of becoming a Certified Peer Visitor and why it is important to our community that the program remain neutral and not include those who are employed within the O&P or device manufacturing space and that you are at least 12 months past the date of your limb loss surgery.  
 
2. Work with the professionals in your networks (doctors, physical/occupational therapists, prosthetists, support group leaders, etc.) to obtain two letters of recommendation before you start the application on the website as you can’t save your progress. 
 
3. Reach out to the Peer Support Team if you have any questions. We are happy to help. 

If you have any questions, reach out to us at: peersupport@amputee-coalition.org.