QMHA EXAM STUDY GUIDE AND
COMPETENCY OVERVIEW QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
QMHA Exams - ANS Competency-based exams primarily prepared for through experience
hours working as a QMHA.
KSAs - ANS Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes related to the scope of practice of a QMHA.
Exam Format - ANS The exam consists of 80 questions with a time limit of 2 hours.
MHACBO QMHA Competencies - ANS Competencies derived from Federal standards and the
CES scientific Role Delineation Analysis of Qualified Mental Health Associates.
CES - ANS Comprehensive Examination Services, a research-based testing company
contracted with SAMHSA.
GAINS Center - ANS Gather, Assess, Integrate, Network, and Stimulate Center focused on
mental health.
DSW Core Competencies - ANS Competencies released by CMS in 2014, including
communication, person-centered practices, and crisis prevention.
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COMPETENCY OVERVIEW QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
QMHA Exams - ANS Competency-based exams primarily prepared for through experience
hours working as a QMHA.
KSAs - ANS Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes related to the scope of practice of a QMHA.
Exam Format - ANS The exam consists of 80 questions with a time limit of 2 hours.
MHACBO QMHA Competencies - ANS Competencies derived from Federal standards and the
CES scientific Role Delineation Analysis of Qualified Mental Health Associates.
CES - ANS Comprehensive Examination Services, a research-based testing company
contracted with SAMHSA.
GAINS Center - ANS Gather, Assess, Integrate, Network, and Stimulate Center focused on
mental health.
DSW Core Competencies - ANS Competencies released by CMS in 2014, including
communication, person-centered practices, and crisis prevention.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.