STRTP Study Guide 2026

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STRTP exam key facts

The STRTP administrator examination consists of 75 questions. Source
Candidates taking the STRTP administrator examination are allotted 90 minutes of exam time. Source
A passing score for the STRTP administrator examination is 70% or higher. Source
The STRTP administrator examination fee is $100 and covers up to three attempts, with a separate $140 initial application fee payable to CDSS-ACB. Source
The STRTP administrator certificate remains valid for a two-year certification period. Source

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📋 STRTP Exam Format at a Glance

Questions

90 min

Time Limit

70.00%

Passing Score

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📚 STRTP Topics to Study (20)

Medication Management and Psychiatric Services · 7 cards Discharge Planning and Transitions · 6 cards Discharge Planning and Transitions · 6 cards Discharge Planning and Transitions · 6 cards Documentation and Record Keeping · 6 cards Documentation and Record Keeping · 6 cards Documentation and Record Keeping · 6 cards Licensing and Regulatory Compliance · 6 cards Licensing and Regulatory Compliance · 6 cards Licensing and Regulatory Compliance · 6 cards Resident Rights and Advocacy · 6 cards Resident Rights and Advocacy · 6 cards Resident Rights and Advocacy · 6 cards Safety and Crisis Management · 6 cards Safety and Crisis Management · 6 cards Safety and Crisis Management · 6 cards Family and Community Involvement · 5 cards Program Structure and Services · 5 cards Staffing and Training · 5 cards Treatment Approaches and Modalities · 5 cards

✍️ Sample STRTP Questions & Answers

1. STRTP incident reports must be written by the staff member most directly involved in or aware of the incident because:

✓ First-hand accounts provide the most accurate and legally defensible record of what occurred

Incident reports written by those with direct knowledge are more accurate, credible, and useful for clinical review and regulatory compliance.

2. An STRTP's daily log or shift report serves which primary documentation function?

✓ Provides a continuous record of significant events, resident statuses, and staff communications across shifts

The daily log ensures communication continuity between shifts and creates a chronological record of daily events and observations.

3. What is the maximum length of stay for a child in an STRTP without a court-ordered extension?

✓ 6 months

STRTPs are designed for short-term stays of up to six months, with extensions requiring court approval.

4. Which of the following restraint techniques is prohibited in California STRTPs?

✓ Any restraint that restricts breathing or places pressure on the neck

California law strictly prohibits any restraint technique that restricts breathing, including prone or supine holds with pressure on the neck or chest.

5. Which of the following constitutes a violation of STRTP resident rights under California law?

✓ Denying a resident access to their personal clothing as a form of behavior management

Withholding personal clothing as a behavior modification tool violates California personal rights regulations for STRTP residents.

6. A resident's ISP goal in an STRTP must be written in what manner to be clinically meaningful?

✓ As a specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goal

Effective ISP goals follow the SMART framework to ensure they are actionable, trackable, and genuinely guide the resident's progress.

🎯 Free STRTP Practice Tests

Medication Management and Psychiatric Services · 7 questions Safety and Crisis Management · 6 questions Safety and Crisis Management · 6 questions Discharge Planning and Transitions · 6 questions Documentation and Record Keeping · 6 questions Resident Rights and Advocacy · 6 questions Documentation and Record Keeping · 6 questions Resident Rights and Advocacy · 6 questions Licensing and Regulatory Compliance · 6 questions Safety and Crisis Management · 6 questions

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Your STRTP Study Path

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cdss.ca.gov — Test delivery, exam format, passing score, registration deadline, retake fee, time limit, score validity, fees, score release, exam dates · verified Oct 2026