Mental Health · QMHA ladder · Step 2 of 3
QMHA I
Qualified Mental Health Associate I — full QMHA certification through the comprehensive assessment.
1,000Hours Experience
$165Certification Fee
CAComprehensive Assessment
QMHA I - Testing Requirements
Requirements for certification:
- Verification of 1,000 supervised experience hours (earned after you become a QMHA-R), verified by a qualified QMHP supervisor who meets the requirements of a supervisor in OAR 309-019-0125.
- Successfully pass the QMHA I competency exam (available online). Exam fee: $165
Testing Application Process
- Please request a QMHA I Testing Application to be added into your Certemy account
- The only requirement for testing is 1000 clinical experience hours earned as a QMHA-R
- After completing the supervision step, your account will be moved to the Testing Registration step
- In the Testing Registration step, you will indicate how you want to take the exam (in person or remote) and a scheduling link will be sent to you with-in 2 weeks of completing this form
The QMHA Exams can be proctored in person, or remotely on your personal/work computer.
If you need a QMHA Testing Application added to your Certemy account, please open a chat with MHACBO.
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