The August 5150 Certification Training registration is now closed. Please see below for upcoming training opportunities.
An updated 5150 form is now available. You can access the link to the form in the attached resource section.
5150 Training Process
The two-part process consists of:
Part 1: Completing a recorded training and post-test. The participants MUST complete this training within a 30-day period immediately preceding the live training, and it must be completed at least two business days prior to the live training.
Part 2: Participating in a live webinar or in-person training followed by a post-test. Participants should set aside 3 hours to complete these activities.
For more details on this process visit our step-by-step overview here.
Eligibility
PLEASE NOTE: only individuals with certain licensure/registrations are eligible to receive 5150 certification. This may mean that certain individuals who have received certification in the past may not be eligible for recertification. Only individuals in the following categories are eligible:
- Licensed mental health professionals and related licensed professionals in designated facilities.
- Licensed physicians in hospital emergency departments or approved settings.
- Licensed mental health professionals in authorized facilitates or community health settings.
- Board registered mental health professionals working under supervision.
- Specially trained paramedics in specific programs.
- Mental health professionals approved by the Director of Behavioral Health. This must be arranged by your program director in advance.
*Student interns, non-clinical staff, peer support staff, and private practitioners are not eligible to become certified.
**If you are not eligible to receive 5150 certification but want to participate in the training series for educational purposes, you are welcome to do so.
Upcoming Training Dates & How to Register
OCTOBER TRAINING: VIRTUAL
Date: Thursday, October 24 – 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Platform: Zoom
Trainer: Erick F. Reijerse, LCSW; Senior Behavioral Health Clinician and Program Manager, Community Justice Center (CJC)
Requirement: The recorded training link will be posted 30 days in advance and must be completed by 1:00 pm, Tuesday, October 22 in order for you to be eligible to attend the live webinar training on Thursday, October 24.
Registration Open! To register:
How to Register for and complete the October 5150 Certification 2-Part Training and Testing Process
1. Make sure you are eligible (as per the criteria listed below in this announcement) and that you are able to attend the live webinar training on Thursday, October 24, 1- 3 pm.
2. Take the recorded training (Part 1) on your own time: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8016260/5150-Training-C-Systems-Training-October-2024.Please set aside 1.5-2 hours to complete the recorded training and the post-test. This training and its post-test MUST be completed by Tuesday, October 22, 1 pm - two business days prior to the Zoom webinar training. Once you have passed the test with a score of 80% or higher, you will be eligible to register the zoom part 2 webinar training. Please use the same First Name and Last Name, with the exact same spelling as on your license and/or past 5150 certifications cards and the same email that you used to register for the recorded training when registering the Zoom webinar 5150 Part 2 training.
3.Attend the Zoom webinar training (Part 2) on Thursday, October 24, 1 – 3 pm and then complete the post-test. Participants should set aside 3 hours to complete these activities.
4. Complete the evaluation if you are seeking CEUs/CME after the post test.
CLARIFICATION: The required SB 43 training was a separate training to update practitioners on timely changes. Completion of the SB 43 training is not linked to 5150 certification and does not apply to this process.
NOVEMBER TRAINING: TBD
Date: TBD
Platform: TBD
Trainer: Alison Murphy, LCSW; Director, Supportive Housing Programs, Citywide Case Management
Requirement: The recorded training link will be posted 30 days in advance and must be completed 2 business days prior to the live training date.
DECEMBER TRAINING: IN-PERSON
Date: Wednesday, December 4 – 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, Latino Conference Room (pending confirmation)
Trainer: Jennifer Divers, LMFT; Program Manager, Conservatorship Coordination, San Francisco Department of Public Health
Requirement: The recorded training link will be posted 30 days in advance and must be completed by 10:00 am, Monday, December 2 in order for you to be eligible to attend the live in-person training on Wednesday, December 4.
Continuing Medical Education Credit Available for the Part 2 Live Training
The San Francisco Department of Public Health, Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
BHS designates this live in-person or virtual activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
In addition to physicians, credit is also available for pharmacists, psychologists, nurses, physician assistants, and licensed behavioral health clinicians.
Neither the presenters or the planners of this training have any relevant financial relationships with companies producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
Tips for Taking the Recorded Training (Part 1)
- You must view the entire training video (54 minutes): you cannot “fast forward” through the video.
- After you’ve viewed the entire video, you will need to click “next” at the bottom of the screen and progress to the post-test. If you do not complete entirely, the system will make you start over.
- You must complete, submit, and pass the post-test in order to be registered for the month's live training.
- The test site will immediately notify you on the screen if you have passed or not, and also automatically notifies DPH’s 5150 team. Once you have completed the testing process and see “100%” at the bottom of the screen, the test will send an auto-email with next steps. If you don’t receive this, please check your spam folder for an email from noreply@alchemer.com.
Please see the "Resources" section below for the link to a Technology Guide that walks through how to view and complete the recorded training.