Certification Commission for Psychiatric Rehabilitation

The Certification Commission for Psychiatric Rehabilitation is the standard-setting body for PRA’s credentialing programs, providing the governance, coordination, planning, and operation of the certification process as well as promoting the welfare of people in recovery by establishing professional standards for those engaged in providing psychiatric rehabilitation services. The commission works to assist and encourage all persons engaged in the profession of psychiatric rehabilitation to achieve and maintain the highest professional standards.

The Commission has autonomy in decision making related to all essential certification matters, including eligibility standards, and exam development and administration. Commissioners serve a term of four (4) years, and may serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms, or a maximum of ten (10) years. At all times, no less than 2/3 of all Commissioners are CPRPs in good standing. The Commission strives to maintain a diverse membership; ensuring geographic representation of all CPRPs. Commissioners may be recipients of psychiatric rehabilitation services, family members of recipients, those in related helping professions, and Public Mental Health Administrators.

Meet the Certification Commission for Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Chair

Ron Christensen [Iowa]

Members-at-Large                   

Charles Beal, CPRP [Idaho]     

Heidi Eastman, CPRP [Colorado]

Aaron Fernandez, CPRP [Malaysia]

Veronica Nyamali, CPRP [Lagos, NIGERIA]

Lisa Razzano, PhD, CPRP [Illinois]

Amanda Saake, CPRP [New York]

Ex-Officio Appointees

Phil Floyd [Virginia]