QMHA Certification Process and
Responsibilities | Latest 2024-2025
Version
Certemy
Online platform for QMHA registration and certification.
Informed Consent
Client's agreement to treatment after understanding.
Cultural Equity Practices
Strategies ensuring fair treatment across diverse populations.
Client Rights
Legal entitlements of clients in mental health care.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Federal law protecting patient health information.
Advanced Supervised Experience
4,000 hours required for QMHA-II certification.
Addiction Counseling/Services
Support and treatment for individuals with addiction issues.
Applied Behavioral Science
Study of behavior in real-world contexts and applications.
Behavioral Analysis
,Assessment and modification of behavior through interventions.
Child Development
Study of psychological growth in children.
Cognitive Sciences
Interdisciplinary study of mind and intelligence.
Community Mental Health
Mental health services provided within community settings.
Counseling
Guidance provided to individuals for personal issues.
Early Childhood Development
Developmental milestones from birth to age 8.
Health Psychology
Study of psychological factors affecting health and illness.
Mental Health
Emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
Neuroscience
Study of the nervous system and brain functions.
Occupational Therapy
Therapy to improve daily living and work skills.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Support services to help individuals with mental illness.
Public Health
, Health services aimed at improving community health.
Social Work-BSW
Bachelor's degree in social work focusing on community services.
Therapeutic Recreation
Use of recreation to improve physical and emotional well-being.
QMHA-I Certification
Initial certification for Qualified Mental Health Associates.
QMHA-II Certification
Advanced certification for experienced Qualified Mental Health Associates.
Clinical Competency Assessment
Evaluation of clinical skills and supervised hours.
Recertification
Renewal of certification every two years.
Continuing Education Requirements
40 hours of education required for recertification.
Comprehensive Examination Services
Provider of national psychometric competency exams.
Ethics in Education
Mandatory 6 hours of ethics training required.
Jurisprudence
Legal principles governing mental health practice.
ADA Client Protections
Responsibilities | Latest 2024-2025
Version
Certemy
Online platform for QMHA registration and certification.
Informed Consent
Client's agreement to treatment after understanding.
Cultural Equity Practices
Strategies ensuring fair treatment across diverse populations.
Client Rights
Legal entitlements of clients in mental health care.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Federal law protecting patient health information.
Advanced Supervised Experience
4,000 hours required for QMHA-II certification.
Addiction Counseling/Services
Support and treatment for individuals with addiction issues.
Applied Behavioral Science
Study of behavior in real-world contexts and applications.
Behavioral Analysis
,Assessment and modification of behavior through interventions.
Child Development
Study of psychological growth in children.
Cognitive Sciences
Interdisciplinary study of mind and intelligence.
Community Mental Health
Mental health services provided within community settings.
Counseling
Guidance provided to individuals for personal issues.
Early Childhood Development
Developmental milestones from birth to age 8.
Health Psychology
Study of psychological factors affecting health and illness.
Mental Health
Emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
Neuroscience
Study of the nervous system and brain functions.
Occupational Therapy
Therapy to improve daily living and work skills.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Support services to help individuals with mental illness.
Public Health
, Health services aimed at improving community health.
Social Work-BSW
Bachelor's degree in social work focusing on community services.
Therapeutic Recreation
Use of recreation to improve physical and emotional well-being.
QMHA-I Certification
Initial certification for Qualified Mental Health Associates.
QMHA-II Certification
Advanced certification for experienced Qualified Mental Health Associates.
Clinical Competency Assessment
Evaluation of clinical skills and supervised hours.
Recertification
Renewal of certification every two years.
Continuing Education Requirements
40 hours of education required for recertification.
Comprehensive Examination Services
Provider of national psychometric competency exams.
Ethics in Education
Mandatory 6 hours of ethics training required.
Jurisprudence
Legal principles governing mental health practice.
ADA Client Protections
