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UPDATES FOR 2021

In order to prioritize their health and safety, NRPA is still not permitting CPSI instructors to travel and will not be scheduling in-person courses for the foreseeable future. Instead, they will continue to provide a blended learning option for this year.

The CPSI Blended Course is comprised of two steps: the completion of the CPSI Online Prep Course followed by a Live Virtual Course led by a CPSI Instructor.

CPSI ONLINE PREP COURSE:

• Course participants will receive an email with information on how to access the CPSI Online Prep Course.
• The CPSI Online Prep Course is self-paced, approximately 12 hours in length and it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you complete this at least 24 hours prior to the live virtual training session.  

VIRTUAL LEARNING SESSION:

• One-day, 4-hour virtual training course done via Zoom and led by a CPSI Instructor.
• Participants have the choice of one of the two following dates: March 17, 2021 OR March 31, 2021 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm EST.
• Seats for the Live Virtual Course will be allotted on a  first-come, first-served basis.
• Note regarding flexibility of dates: There is a minimum of 5 participants necessary for each virtual learning course.  If fewer than 5 people register for one of the dates, it will be necessary to combine all of the participants into one session.

CPSI EXAM:

• Participants that are registered for the CPSI exam will now be taking the exam at a local computer testing center or via remote proctoring.
• Check the link below to find testing locations near you: https://online.goamp.com/CandidateHome/displayTCList.aspx?pExamID=20879
• Participants will receive an email with information on how to schedule the exam approximately one week prior to the Live Virtual Course.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• COURSE-ONLY REGISTRANTS will only participate in the ONLINE PREP and LIVE VIRTUAL COURSES.  You will not sign up for the exam.
• EXAM-ONLY REGISTRANTS will only be taking the exam. You will not receive course materials or online course information.
• Participants must complete BOTH the CPSI Online Learning course and the CPSI Virtual Learning Session to receive CEUs.
• Once a participant has started the online learning course and/or opened the wrapping on their books, no refunds will be issued for course.
• Registration is on a first-paid, first-served basis.
• A minimum of 20 participants is required to run the class.
• Notification of class cancellation, if needed, will be two weeks prior to the start of the course.
• This course has been approved for 1.5 CEU Credits (CEU fee is included in registration fee)

TIMEFRAME:

• Participants have 180 days from registration date to access and complete the 12-hour online prep course.
• Course participants must complete the 4-hour Zoom instructional meeting.
• Participants will have 83 days following the zoom meeting to take the computer based exam.