Books + Tests

Professional Development Program hours in psychiatric rehabilitation are offered in a reading and testing format, using books published by the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

Successful completion of each Book + Test earns 20 PDP Hours. For continuing education information, refer to the PDP Hours page. You may register at any time and return the test at any time—there are no time requirements at all.

Select the items you would like to order and click the "Add to Cart" button below to add them to your shopping cart.
Click here if you prefer to print an order form for mail and fax orders.

Individuals with psychiatric disabilities and their family members ordering a single test are eligible for a 40% discount on the Books + Tests. The discounted fee for each test is $100 $60. The 40% discount also applies to books. Orders from agencies and organizations, including mental health agencies and consumer organizations, are not discounted.
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List of Books + Tests

	Principled Leadership in Mental Health Systems and Programs Registration and test ($100.00) Principled Leadership ($59.95, plus shipping)
	Recovery from Severe Mental Illnesses: Research Evidence and Implications for Practice, Volume 2 Registration and test ($100.00) Recovery from Severe Mental Illnesses, Vol. 2 ($49.95)
	Recovery from Severe Mental Illnesses: Research Evidence and Implications for Practice, Volume 1 Registration and test ($100.00) Recovery from Severe Mental Illnesses, Vol. 1 ($49.95)
	The Recovery Workbook II: Connectedness Registration and test ($100.00) The Recovery Workbook II: Connectedness ($31.95)
	A Comprehensive Guide for Integrated Treatment of People with Co-Occurring Disorders Registration and test ($100.00) A Comprehensive Guide for Integrated Treatment of People with Co-occuring Disorders ($69.95)
	Psychiatric Rehabilitation 2nd Edition Registration and test ($100.00) Psychiatric Rehabilitation 2nd Edition ($79.95)
	Role of the Family in Psychiatric Rehabilitation Registration and test ($100.00) Role of the Family in Psychiatric Rehabilitation ($32.95)
	Psychological and Social Aspects of Psychiatric Disability Registration and test ($100.00) Psychological and Social Aspects of Psychiatric Disability($44.95)
	The Recovery Workbook + The Experience of Recovery Registration and test ($100.00) The Recovery Workbook ($29.95) The Experience of Recovery ($10.00)
	Readings in Psychiatric Rehabilitation Registration and test ($100.00) Readings in Psychiatric Rehabilitation ($34.95)

Materials and Costs

Each area of study includes a book and an accompanying test of 50 questions pertaining to the information presented. The test prices for the Professional Development Program are $5 per credit hour; therefore, the cost for each 20-hour credit course is $100 plus the additional costs of required books and shipping. While more than one individual may use the materials, each person must submit a separate registration for the related test. 

Procedures for Registration and Certification

1. To register for the Professional Development Program, click the "Add to Cart" button or use the registration form to order the test(s) and the materials that you need for the area(s) of study for which you are interested.
   
2. Boston University will send out the instruction letter, any books needed, and the competency test.
   
3. After reviewing the materials and taking the test, return the test to the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation for scoring.
   
4. If your score on the test is at a level of 70% or better, a certificate will be sent to you indicating that you have completed that area of Professional Development Program study, and that you have been awarded the designated number of PDP Hours.
   
5. Your PDP hours will be kept on record in our database.
   
6. For continuing education information, refer to the PDP Hours page.

For Information about other Distance Learning options contact:

Sue McNamara, MS, CRC, CPRP
suemac@bu.edu
Director, Professional Development Program
Phone: 617/358-2574
Fax: 617/353-9209