Certification: Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)

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The Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) Program recognizes
individuals who possess the competency required to help mothers, fathers,
and families experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in the
perinatal period.

The PMH-C creates a structure for professional education and evaluation of
individuals who provide support in the perinatal period to inform families
and payers of the competency of perinatal mental health specialists. The
certification examination, first established in 2018 and validated in a
2024 job task analysis study, establishes the performance standard for
individuals practicing as perinatal mental health specialists.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 2 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.