I would like to suggest that QMHP-C could work with certain individuals past age 17. Specific examples would include 18-21 year olds who are involved with foster care through the independent living program, or individuals who are over 18 who are still enrolled in high school. This would allow youth services staff to maintain their QMHP-C status without having to also be registered as a QMHP-A just in order to work with one or two individuals who are 18 years old and still in the school system. If staff work with adults on a regular basis I think it would be sensible to be registered as QMHP-C and QMHP-A, but I think it is burdensome for youth staff who would be working with 18 year olds and the occasional 19 year old. 

Suggestions for ideas on the regulations for this would possibly be. 

QMHP-C staff may work with individuals through the age of 21 years old.

or 

QMHP-c staff my work with individuals who are still enrolled in school. 

Thank you for your consideration of this topic.