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QMHA Exam Study Guide and Competency Overview
Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
QMHA Exams - ANSWER Competency-based exams primarily
prepared for through experience hours working as a QMHA.
KSAs - ANSWER Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes related to the
scope of practice of a QMHA.
Exam Format - ANSWER The exam consists of 80 questions with
a time limit of 2 hours.
MHACBO QMHA Competencies - ANSWER Competencies
derived from Federal standards and the CES scientific Role
Delineation Analysis of Qualified Mental Health Associates.
CES - ANSWER Comprehensive Examination Services, a
research-based testing company contracted with SAMHSA.
GAINS Center - ANSWER Gather, Assess, Integrate, Network,
and Stimulate Center focused on mental health.
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DSW Core Competencies - ANSWER Competencies released by
CMS in 2014, including communication, person-centered
practices, and crisis prevention.
CMS - ANSWER Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services,
which published the National Direct Service Workforce
Resource Center.
Core Competencies for Integrated Behavioral Health & Primary
Care - ANSWER Competencies published by SAMHSA-HRSA in
2014, including interpersonal communication and care
coordination.
Oregon Administrative Rules - ANSWER Rules governing the
delivery of behavioral health, primarily from the Division 19
Outpatient rules.
HIPAA - ANSWER Privacy/Confidentiality rules governing health
information.
QMHA Exam Study Guide and Competency Overview
Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
QMHA Exams - ANSWER Competency-based exams primarily
prepared for through experience hours working as a QMHA.
KSAs - ANSWER Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes related to the
scope of practice of a QMHA.
Exam Format - ANSWER The exam consists of 80 questions with
a time limit of 2 hours.
MHACBO QMHA Competencies - ANSWER Competencies
derived from Federal standards and the CES scientific Role
Delineation Analysis of Qualified Mental Health Associates.
CES - ANSWER Comprehensive Examination Services, a
research-based testing company contracted with SAMHSA.
GAINS Center - ANSWER Gather, Assess, Integrate, Network,
and Stimulate Center focused on mental health.
, 2|Page
DSW Core Competencies - ANSWER Competencies released by
CMS in 2014, including communication, person-centered
practices, and crisis prevention.
CMS - ANSWER Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services,
which published the National Direct Service Workforce
Resource Center.
Core Competencies for Integrated Behavioral Health & Primary
Care - ANSWER Competencies published by SAMHSA-HRSA in
2014, including interpersonal communication and care
coordination.
Oregon Administrative Rules - ANSWER Rules governing the
delivery of behavioral health, primarily from the Division 19
Outpatient rules.
HIPAA - ANSWER Privacy/Confidentiality rules governing health
information.
