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Training Information
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) Tracks
This page outlines the different tracks for training and the steps to become fully PMH certified.
Which PMH-C track is for YOU?
Mental/Behavioral Health Providers
Mental/Behavioral Health Providers
Mental/Behavioral Health Providers
This group is for you if you're a:
- Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social worker
- LMFT
- LAC
- LPC
Prescribers
Mental/Behavioral Health Providers
Mental/Behavioral Health Providers
This group is for you if you're someone who prescribes medication, including:
- Physicians
- Nurse practitioners
- Advanced practice nurses
- Physician assistants
- Psychiatrists
Affiliated Professionals
Mental/Behavioral Health Providers
Affiliated Professionals
This group is for birthworkers and other perinatal professionals, such as:
- Acupuncturists
- Chiropractors
- Dietitians
- Doulas
- Massage therapists
- Lactation consultants
- Nurses
- Peer supports
- Physical therapists
Eligibility Requirements and Steps to Certification
Eligibility Requirements
To become perinatal mental health certified, you must meet the following requirements:
- Professional Experience
- Have at least 2 years of work experience in your profession
- Work directly with the perinatal population
2. Education/Credentials:
- Psychotherapy: Graduate degree
- Psychopharmacology: Medical Degree/Advanced Practice Nursing Degree
- Affiliated Professional: Professional Credential and/or Specialized Training
3. Completion of evidence-based perinatal mental health certificate training:
- Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Certificate Course (at least 14 hours)*
- PLUS 6-hour advanced training (live/interactive online or in-person) in your specialty.
*See below for more specific information on approved trainings.
Steps to Certification: The Very Simple Overview
1. Complete one perinatal mood and anxiety certificate course (at least 14 hours)
- PSI 2-day Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care
- PSI/2020 Mom Maternal Mental Health Webinar Certificate Course
- An approved alternative course
- You may request approval of other trainings using this link: Approval Form
2. Complete one advanced certificate training specific to your track/group
- All PSI virtual and in-person Advanced Certificate trainings meet this requirement
- Others are considered on a case-by-case basis and must meet all requirements. You may request approval of other trainings using this link: Approval Form
Click HERE to learn more about the advanced training requirement
3. Apply to take the exam
4. Once approved through PSI Central, register to take the exam at a PearsonVue testing center
The PSI Certification Handbook provides much more detail, or use any of the links above to learn more about each of these steps.
