Certification Description
The CPRP examination tests competencies in seven research-based practice domains, identified and validated through rigorous research by experts in the field. Agencies can rely on the CPRP exam to help determine the essential competencies of staff in the specialized field of psychiatric rehabilitation.

Certifying Organization
US Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
https://netforum.avectra.com/eWeb/StartPage.aspx?Site=USPRA

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No

Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner Website

Certifying Organization
American Association of Psychiatric Technicians, Inc.
https://www.psychtechs.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician 1 Website

Certifying Organization
American Association of Psychiatric Technicians, Inc.
https://www.psychtechs.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician 2 Website

Certifying Organization
American Association of Psychiatric Technicians, Inc.
https://www.psychtechs.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician 3 Website

Certifying Organization
American Association of Psychiatric Technicians, Inc.
https://www.psychtechs.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician 4 Website