Advance Your Mental Health Support Professional Career

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18 Weeks

Certificate Length

AMCA

Available Industry Certifications

What Does It Mean To Earn Your Industry Certification As A Mental Health Support Professional?

The MedCerts Mental Health Support Professional program provides a solid foundation in mental health and mental health care, focusing on best practice skills to provide quality care to those served. 

This program contains training that prepares students to care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities. It also equips you with the knowledge of practice management and EHR software, as well as HIPAA and HITECH as it relates to privacy and security laws and measures. 

Upon completion, students will be eligible to sit for the Mental Health Technician – Certified (MHTC) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exams through the AMCA. 

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL OUTCOMES

This industry certification ensures individuals can:

  • Demonstrate understanding of Electronic Health Record (EHR) functionality and documentation 
  • Distinguish intake, crisis care, inpatient care, and discharge duties 
  • Recognize psychology and substance use terminology and apply that knowledge where applicable to psychiatric team communication 
  • Demonstrate skills in observation, communication, interpersonal needs and working well under stress 
  • Maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and HITECH privacy and security laws 

OVERVIEW OF THE ISSUING AUTHORITY

The American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) 

The AMCA is nationally approved and recognized as a certification organization in all 50 states. 

Select The Right Training Certificate For Your Goals

Mental Health Support Professional

The MedCerts Mental Health Support Professional program provides a solid foundation in mental health and mental health care, preparing you for two nationally recognized certifications. 

MEET YOUR WORKFORCE TRAINING SPECIALIST!

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Amanda Lynn is your Workforce Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand your certificate of study, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Amanda to learn more about your certificate, AdventHealth University and how to achieve your workforce development goals!

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