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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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