Thank you for the opportunity to comment. The online option for registrations was a very good idea, and I believe it will be the most efficient avenue to navigate this process. I would like to offer the following concerns/suggestions with other elements of this proposed regulation change:

1. Allow the QMHP-C to provide services to individuals past age 17, and change it to age 21 (beneficial for those serving individuals in independent living programs, school-based services, etc. where services should continue seamlessly for our individuals).

2. Sociology should remain as an approved degree- it is relevant to our work, and would significantly impact the applicant pool if removed.

3. I share concerns already given regarding the licensed supervisor’s expectations: please clarify the extent of this requirement. Will group supervision be accepted? Will the 1:1 requirement remain between licensed supervisor and QMHP Trainee?

4. Please consider aligning the 8 hours of continuing education with current DBHDS expectations.

5. Please consider lowering the cost for individuals who are dual registering as both a QMHP-C and QMHP-A- this would promote cross-training of staff, and maximize the services available for our communities.

Thank you for your time and consideration.