Prospective Community Provider - Certification Orientation (Phase 1 - Online Course) is proudly presented to you by CEQ Alabama Department of Mental Health. Thank you. We hope that you enjoy your course.
Based on Alabama law, any community program providing services to people living with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and/or substance use disorders, must be certified by the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) to ensure services meet quality and safety requirements.
This course is the first of a two-phase orientation to help prospective providers understand the certification application process and determine whether they have the capacity to meet certification requirements. Both Phase 1 (online) and Phase 2 (live event) are required to become a certified community provider by the Alabama Department of Mental Health. This course must be completed within the 12 months prior to registering for Phase 2. Attending Phase 1 or Phase 2 does not guarantee certification.
This course takes approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete. There are no continuing education contact hours available for this course.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Effective January 1, 2026, Prospective Provider Orientation (Phase 1 and Phase 2) will only be offered online via ADMH Relias Academy.
Beginning in January, Relias training courses will be available for Mental Health Substance Use Services (MHSUS) and Developmental Disability (DD). All Prospective Providers will be required to complete both phases of the training within one course, at their own pace, and download their certificate of completion. This certificate is required to apply for certification.
What if I want to complete Phase 1 now? How will I obtain the training for Phase 2 if the webinars will no longer be offered in 2026?
If you complete this version of Phase 1, and are not able to participate in the October 2025 Phase 2 webinar, you will still be able to receive the additional training on the Phase 2 materials and also apply for certification. Your ability to apply for certification will not be impacted.
More information about your next steps moving forward will be available on our website beginning on January 1, 2026.