I am not in favor of eliminating the educational requirements for the QMHP. In the past few years the requirements for obtaining this certification have increased, creating a new level of professionalism for this role. While it has created barriers for some, it has not been a hurdle that agencies have not been able to work with. 

It does make sense to open the degrees that can be approved for the QMHP to be wider, with hours required for the certification in mental health or related field. 

Elimination of the educational requirement diminishes the current status of the certification. 

Thank you, 

 Elizabeth Engelhorn