Elevate your professional status with certified expertise in the senior placement industry. Become a Certified Placement and Referral Specialist.
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Exam Registration
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Becoming a Certified Placement and Referral Specialist means you have undergone rigorous, accredited testing and have exceeded the level of professional competence needed to help families navigate senior housing placement and referral services with easy access to reliable information and trusted resources. The cost to take the exam is $349 for NPRA Members and $749 for Non-Members.
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Learn about CPRS Certification and the eligibility requirements needed to pass the certification exam with the CPRS Certification Handbook.
CPRS Handbook
CPRS-certified agents abide by NPRA’s Best Practices, which are designed to serve the best interests of families seeking senior housing options.
Best Practices
The Certified Placement and Referral Specialist designation demonstrates you are held to the highest standard of excellence through NPRA’s Code of Ethics.
Code of Ethics
These agents have achieved the reputable Certified Placement and Referral Specialist (CPRS) designation. They are experienced, knowledgeable partners the public can trust with proven credibility. They are dedicated specialists who have undergone accredited testing and exceeded the established level of professional competence required within the senior placement industry. CPRS-certified agents can handle a wide variety of placement situations and help their senior clients get peace of mind when making informed decisions about where they will call home next.
CPRS-Certified Agents
Remote Testing Fee (first time testing)
NPRA Member $349.00
Non-Member $749.00
Testing Fee for Retakes (if you received a no-pass score on the first test)
NPRA Member $149.00
Non-Member $249.00
CPRS Annual Renewal Fees
NPRA Member $159.00
Non-Member $189.00