Do you have any pertinent certifications? If not, are you planning on getting certified in the near future?

Tell the interviewer about your professional certifications and your reasons for getting them. By explaining, you are confirming your interest in the field and will show that you are committed to your profession. If you do not have any certifications currently, discuss certifications that you are interested in pursuing in the near future. Talk about potential dates, and classes that you might take to prepare for them.

"I am a Certified Behavioral Health Technician from the University of Miami. I got this certification after I completed my Associate's"‹ degree because I knew this was the career path for me. I also plan on taking an additional level of certification after two more years of experience. I want to stay up to date on the field and keep learning newer and better ways to treat patients."