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Become A CPRP

Become A CPRP. Assessing Your Readiness. Today’s Objectives At the close of this session candidates will: understand the eligibility requirements to becoming a CPRP know the seven practice domains of the CPRP have a complete list of CPRP Study Materials

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Become A CPRP

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  1. Become A CPRP Assessing Your Readiness

  2. Today’s Objectives At the close of this session candidates will: • understand the eligibility requirements to becoming a CPRP • know the seven practice domains of the CPRP • have a complete list of CPRP Study Materials • Be able to complete and submit a application to sit for the CPRP examination

  3. Workshop Materials • Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certification Program Application & Instructions • CPRP Exam Blueprint • CPRP Certification Exam Reference List • CPRP Principles • USPRA Code of Ethics

  4. CPRP Eligibility Requirements Applying for the exam: What does it take?

  5. Level of Education Bachelor Degree or higher College Diploma Graduation from an accredited PSR Certificate Program Work Experience 6 Months 1 year 2 years Pathways for Individuals with Academic Preparation in PsyR No additional trainings are required.

  6. Formal Education Bachelor Degree or higher College Diploma High School Diploma/GED Work Experience 1 year 2 years 2 years Pathways for Individuals with Academic Preparation in All Other Fields of Study 45 contact hours of education & training in psychiatric rehabilitation PLUS

  7. My formal academic preparation is in… Which pathway do I follow? Degrees in the following fields are considered Psychiatric Rehabilitation • Psychiatric Rehabilitation Despite their relation to PsyR, the following fields are considered “all other fields of study” • Rehabilitation Counseling • Mental Health Counseling • Psychology/Psychiatry • Divinity/Counseling • Social Work/Sociology • Behavioral Science • Human Development • Neurology • Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy • Nursing/Practical Nursing

  8. Things to Include in your Application Packet Official copies of college, university, vocational school transcripts or high school diplomas Listing of all required education & training along with certificates of attendance from all events. Employment verification for the required work experience.

  9. Preparing for the Exam

  10. How do I prepare for the exam? • Thoroughly review the CPRP Exam Blueprint. • Review the CPRP Exam Reference List • Complete an Exam Readiness Assessment • Develop a Personal Study Plan • Organize study groups with other candidates

  11. Visit the USPRA Bookstore

  12. Frequently Asked Questions

  13. I need more training hours to qualify. Where can I get them? • Attend the PSR/RPS Canada or USPRA National Conferences • Contact your PSR/RPS Chapter or Affiliate regarding local opportunities • Investigate online learning opportunity through colleges and universities • Contact USPRA regarding online, teleconference, and in class offerings • Discuss your training needs with your employer so that these may be considered in the scheduling of in-service trainings

  14. What is the format of the exam? • The CPRP Exam is offered in two formats • A traditional paper/pencil test form • A computer-based test form • There are 150 questions (items) on the exam • All questions are in the form of multiple-choice questions • Only one answer per question is correct • Candidates are to select the single best answer out of the possible answers

  15. Continued… • Candidates are given 3 hours to complete the exam • All test items are scored correct or incorrect • During the 3 hour period candidates may go back to review and complete unanswered items on the exam • An unanswered item is scored as incorrect

  16. How are exam items developed? Questions are derived from the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Role Delineation Study • The study identified performance domains, tasks, and the knowledge and skills necessary for one to be successful in the practice of psychiatric rehabilitation • From this, the exam blueprint was developed • Content experts work directly with psychometric professionals to develop statistically valid test items relevant to the findings of the Role Delineation Study • All test items are supported by references to published PsyR literature • The exam has been field tested for validity & reliability

  17. Are all exam items equal? Some questions have a higher difficulty level, and therefore have more weight on the exam. • The exam is broken into the 7 practice domains. Each domain having a different number of items and therefore a different weight on the exam. • 1. Interpersonal Competencies • 2. Professional Role Competencies • 3. Community Integration • 4. Assessment, Planning & Outcomes • 5. Interventions for Goal Achievement • 6. Systems Competencies • 7. Diversity & Cultural Competency

  18. I passed the test: Now what? • All successful candidates receive a formal certificate and identification card indicating their status as a CPRP • The CPRP is valid for a 3 year period • Each year, CPRPs pay a small renewal or maintenance fee to keep their credential current • Every 3rd year, CPRPs must document and submit a required number of continuing education and training hours in PsyR

  19. What happens if I do not pass the exam? • You will be provided with a detailed score report of your performance on the exam • This will outline your performance in each of the seven practice domains. • You can re-test • There is no limit to the number of times a candidate can attempt the exam*

  20. How do I arrange to re-test? • Exam applications are valid for 1 year from the initial application date • Submit a re-test application form and payment* ($150US for all candidates) NOTE:The exam may not be offered at the same testing location during subsequent administrations. Fees are subject to change without notice.

  21. How much does having the CPRP cost? • 2009 Exam Application Rates: • USPRA Members * $365US • Non-Members $425US • Retake $150US • 2008 CPRP Maintenance Rates • 3rd Year Recertification • USPRA Members* $135US • Non-Members $165US • * PSR/RPS Canada members use your USPRA membership number assigned to you after joining PSR/RPS Canada. Contact PSR/RPS Canada office if you do not remember your USPRA number. Fees are subject to change without notice.

  22. Thank you! We look forward to receiving your application! For More Information Casey Ward Goldberg Chief Staff Officer, Certification Program +1-410-789-7054 x106 CGoldberg@uspra.org Lynn Gardner Certification Program Coordinator +1-410-789-7054 x108 LGardner@uspra.org WWW.USPRA.ORG/CERTIFICATION

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