Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Post-Master's Online Certificate
Expand your practice to populations with psychiatric and mental health needs.
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Post-Master's Online Certificate prepares nurses to meet the needs of the community by offering treatment for mental health and substance disorders.
This 30-credit online program is designed for nurses who have completed a master's degree and wish to expand their scope of practice to include the care of individuals, families, and groups with psychiatric and mental health needs. Preference is given to nurses with experience in psychiatric mental health nursing.
Students gain experiential learning through clinical practice in behavioral settings such as inpatient psychiatric mental health facilities, crisis stabilization programs, outpatient private practice, community mental health clinics, and psychiatric mental health partial and intensive outpatient programs.
Students who complete the program may apply for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner board certification examination.
Learn more
- View frequently asked questions about the PMHNP Post-Master's Online Certificate.
- For more information, contact kayotte [at] umass [dot] edu (Karen Ayotte).
- Information for students from AL, MN, NY, OR, WA.
Featured faculty
Gabrielle P. Abelard
Clinical Associate Professor
Masters, Certificates, Psychiatric Mental Health Specialty Graduate Program Director
Gabrielle Abelard is a Clinical Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director: Masters, Certificates, Psychiatric Mental Health Specialty at EMCON.
Application information & deadlines
To apply for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Post-Master's Online Certificate, complete the application form here.
General Admission
Starting date determination is based on transcript review and available seats.
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The University of Massachusetts Amherst is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
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