Revised CPRP Test Plan Announced for 2014

In late 2012, the Certification Commission for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, the governing body of the PRA credentialing program, launched a job analysis study to profile the national practice of Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP). The mechanism for this study was an industry-wide online study. In support of these efforts, PRA outlined the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) required for competent CPRP practice. Review the 2014 CPRP Test outline.

Following review of the study results, which included CPRPs and non-CPRPs, the SMEs approved seven major content domains that will be covered on the future CPRP certification examination. The number of total items and total time allotted remained the same from the earlier versions of the exam.

The table below provides the weights of each domain and shows the changes from the current test plan to the new plan.

The test plan provides candidates with an indication of the breadth of information needed in order to be successful in passing the CPRP certification examination. The first exam based on this Blueprint will be administered during the Summer 2014 testing period.

2013 Test Dates and Registration Deadlines

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November 2-16, 2013
Regular fee: through August 16, 2013 (Member: $395; Non-Member: $495)
Late Fee: August 17, 2013 - September 20, 2013
No applications accepted after Friday, September 20, 2013

March 29 - April 12, 2014
Regular fee: through January 17, 2014 (Member: $395; Non-Member: $495)
Late fee: January 18, 2014 - February 14, 2014
No applications accepted after Friday, February 14, 2013

June 28 - July 11, 2014
Regular fee: through April 18, 2014
Late fee: April 19, 2014 - May 16, 2014
No applications accepted after Friday, May 16, 2014

November 1 - 15, 2014
Regular fee: through August 15, 2014
Late fee: August 16, 2014 - September 19, 2014
No applications accepted after Friday, September 19, 2014