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Books + Tests

bookProfessional 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.

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.

Click here to go to page for Consumer and Family discounted prices on books and tests.


Description of Center Books + Tests

Published 2008
leadershipPrincipled Leadership in Mental Health Systems and Programs
20 PDP Hours

Study based on Principled Leadership text. The cost for registration and test is $100 and the cost of the text is $59.95 plus shipping. Select the items you would like to order and click the "Add to Cart" button below to add them to your shopping cart.

Registration and test ($100.00)
Principled Leadership ($59.95)

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Published 2006
RSMI-2Recovery from Severe Mental Illnesses:
Research Evidence and Implications for Practice, Volume 2
20 PDP Hours

Study based on Recovery from Severe Mental Illnesses, Volume 2 text. The cost for registration and test is $100 and the cost of the text is $49.95 plus shipping. Select the items you would like to order and click the "Add to Cart" button below to add them to your shopping cart.

Registration and test ($100.00)
Recovery from Severe Mental Illnesses, Vol. 2 ($49.95)

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Published 2005
imgRecovery from Severe Mental Illnesses:
Research Evidence and Implications for Practice, Volume 1
20 PDP Hours

Study based on Recovery from Severe Mental Illnesses, Volume 1 text. The cost for registration and test is $100 and the cost of the text is $49.95 plus shipping. Select the items you would like to order and click the "Add to Cart" button below to add them to your shopping cart.

Registration and test ($100.00)
Recovery from Severe Mental Illnesses, Vol. 1 ($49.95)

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Published 2003
The Recovery Workbook II: ConnectednessThe Recovery Workbook II: Connectedness
20 PDP Hours

Study based on The Recovery Workbook II: Connectedness text. The cost for registration and test is $100 and the cost of the text is $31.95 plus shipping. Select the items you would like to order and click the "Add to Cart" button below to add them to your shopping cart.

Registration and test ($100.00)
The Recovery Workbook II: Connectedness ($31.95)

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Published 2002
A Comprehensive Guide for Integrated Treatment of People with Co-Occurring DisordersA Comprehensive Guide for Integrated Treatment of People with Co-Occurring Disorders
20 PDP Hours

Study based on Comprehensive Guide for Integrated Treatment of People with Co-Occurring Disorders text. The cost for registration and test is $100 and the cost of the text is $69.95 plus shipping. Select the items you would like to order and click the "Add to Cart" button below to add them to your shopping cart.

Registration and test ($100.00)
A Comprehensive Guide for Integrated Treatment of People with Co-occuring Disorders ($69.95)

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Published 2002
Psychiatric Rehabilitation 2nd editionPsychiatric Rehabilitation 2nd Edition

20 PDP Hours
Study based on Psychiatric Rehabilitation text. The cost for registration and test is $100 and the cost of the text is $79.95, plus shipping. Select the items you would like to order and click the "Add to Cart" button below to add them to your shopping cart.

Registration and test ($100.00)
Psychiatric Rehabilitation 2nd Edition ($79.95)

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Published 2000
rolefamilycdRole of the Family in Psychiatric Rehabilitation

20 PDP Hours
Study based on Role of the Family in Psychiatric Rehabilitation text. The cost for registration and test is $100 and the cost of the book on CD-Rom is $32.95 plus shipping. Select the items you would like to order and click the "Add to Cart" button below to add them to your shopping cart.

Registration and test ($100.00)
Role of the Family in Psychiatric Rehabilitation ($32.95)

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Published 1997
Psychological and Social Aspects of Psychiatric DisabilityPsychological and Social Aspects of Psychiatric Disability

20 PDP Hours
Study based on Psychological and Social Aspects of Psychiatric Disability text. The cost for registration and test is $100 and the cost of the text is $44.95, plus shipping. Select the items you would like to order and click the "Add to Cart" button below to add them to your shopping cart.

Registration and test ($100.00)
Psychological and Social Aspects of Psychiatric Disability($44.95)

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Published 1994
Recovery WorkbookRecovery
20 PDP Hours
Study based on The Recovery Workbook and The Experience of Recovery texts.  The cost for registration and test is $100 and the costs of the books are $29.95, and $10 respectively, plus shipping. Select the items you would like to order and click the "Add to Cart" button below to add them to your shopping cart.

Registration and test ($100.00)
The Recovery Workbook ($29.95)
The Experience of Recovery ($10.00)

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Published 1994
Readings in Psychiatric RehabilitationReadings in Psychiatric Rehabilitation
20 PDP Hours
Study based on Readings in Psychiatric Rehabilitation text, which is available only on CD-ROM. The cost for registration and test is $100 and the cost of the on CD-Rom is $34.95, plus shipping. Select the items you would like to order and click the "Add to Cart" button below to add them to your shopping cart.

Registration and test ($100.00)
Readings in Psychiatric Rehabilitation ($34.95)

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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. 

You may register at any time and return the test at any time—there are no time requirements at all.

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

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