CRPS Standard Application Route

The CRPS standard application route is for individuals who have met the education, training and work experience requirements BEFORE applying for certification. Please carefully review all of the credential documents before applying for certification.

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CRPS Scholarship Program for 2024-2025 is Now Open

The scholarship program, granted through the Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, is open from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. This scholarship can be used for applications, exams, upgrades, renewals, and reinstatements. A new Scholarship Application form is now available that is enabled for typing information directly into. Please read the Instructions for completing the Scholarship Application Form before beginning to use it.

Instructions for Completing Scholarship Application Form

CRPS & CRSS Scholarship Application

Please note the scholarship application is not the same as applying for the credential. If your scholarship is approved, you must apply for the credential online through your FCB account.

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CRPS Standard Application Documents

Please carefully review all of the credential documents before applying for certification.

Policy

Mandatory Forms

• CRPS On-the-Job Supervision Verification Form
• CRPS Work Experience Verification Form
• CRPS Professional Recommendation for Certification Form
• CRPS Training Verification Form
• CRPS Training Verification Form – Single Source Training

Optional

• Additional Endorsements Form

Test Preparation

• CRPS Training Self-Assessment and Test Preparation Guide
• New Course Alert! We’re excited to launch the CRPS Exam Preparation Course for just $40.00. Click here to access our new Learning Management System and enroll today!

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How to Apply

1. Create an online account.
2. Create an electronic application for certification (from the online account).
   • Complete all required fields of information.
   • Upload required documents.
   • Pay the certification fee. (unless under scholarship or contractual payment).
3. Provide mandatory forms to eligible people to complete and submit to FCB on your behalf.
4. Register for the exam and pay associated fees.
5. Pass the exam.

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Key Information

1. You can expect to be contacted by your FCB Certification Specialist within 30 days of submitting your online application and fee payment.
2. The credential is awarded after all requirements have been submitted and approved.