The purpose of the Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate Program is to offer specialized training to master level clinicians in core knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to begin practicing in the field of early childhood mental health.
The Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate Program is in cooperation with the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Taghi Modarressi Center for Infant Study and The Maryland Child and Adolescent Mental Health Institute, Maryland State Department of Education, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Baltimore Mental Health Systems, and Maryland Early Childhood Mental Health Steering Committee.
Certificate program enrollment involves commitment to the entire program on all class dates and completion of reading and online coursework. Any missed absences will need to be discussed with a course administrator. Participants successfully completing the proposed workshops, workshops activities, reading, and on-line activities will receive continuing education credits and certificate from the University of Maryland Department of Psychiatry.
During the course participants will be required to prepare a case analysis applicable to working with a client and demonstrating integration of material presented in the program.
Faculty and staff from Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins University, Kennedy Krieger Institute and the University of Maryland, will be presenting.
Class Dates:
Setting the Stage for Practicing in Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH)
October 16, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Assessment and Diagnosis in ECMH Part I
November 20, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Assessment and Diagnosis in ECMH Part II
December 18, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Engaging Families and Communities in ECMH
January 15, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Treatment Parent-Child Relationship Problems
February 19, 20-2010 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Treatment of Regulation Disorders in Early Childhood
March 19, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Treatment of Trauma in Early Childhood
April 16, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Early Childhood System of Care
May 21, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Online Registration Ends: 10/12/2009 6:59 PM (ET)
All classes will be held at the following location unless participants are notified otherwise:
Eastern Shore Higher Education Center
Chesapeake College
Room HEC110
1000 College Circle
Wye Mills, MD 21679
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Please find the link to the Campus Map: http://www.chesapeake.edu/locator/locmap4.asp
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): The Certificate Program will offer 44 Category I CEU's.
Registration Requirements:
Registration for this Certificate Program requires a Master's level degree (or higher) in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Education, Nursing, or equivalent degrees.
Registration for this Certificate Program requires that each interested participant completes the online registration form that can be found by visiting the link below. Space is limited, so it is recommended that you register online as soon as possible.
Registration for this Certificate Program requires submission of your resume or curriculum vitae. Please send an electronic copy to Michael Tager via email (mtager@psych.umaryland.edu) by Friday September 26, 2009.
Registration for this Certificate Program requires appropriate payments. The fee for the Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate Program is $1600. See below for more information on payment policies.
Payment Policies:
For accepted students, payment for the course is due on Friday October 19, 2009. If payment is not received by the due date, the outstanding balance will be subject to a late fee of 5% to a maximum of $100. Methods of payment include check or credit card.
Installment Payment Plan Option: Starting in October, monthly payments of $320 will be due. The first payment will be due on October 9, 2009; for all following months, payment will be due on the 1st of each month. Full payment for the program will be due by February 1, 2010.
A $25.00 late fee will be charged for any installment not paid by the due date. If the installment payment is not received within 10 days after its due date, the total remaining balance becomes due and additional late fees will be charged in the amount of 5% of the outstanding balance to a maximum of $100.00.
If a participant cancels his enrollment in the course, a full refund is given if the participant has provided written notification on or before the day of the first class (October 16, 2009). If a participant cancels enrollment after the first day of class, the following refund policy applies:
o Written notice is provided between October 16 and November 20: 90% refund
o Written notice is provided between November 20 and December 18: 50% refund
o Written notice is provided between December 18 and January 15: 25% refund
o No refund will be given if a participant cancels his enrollment February 19 or later.
Note: Please do not submit payment until you have been formally accepted into the Certificate Program.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Michael Tager at innovations@psych.umaryland.edu or (410) 706-3519.
The registration period has closed for this event.