Ce For Mfts - Using Technology To Increase Effeciency

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You labored for several years in order to receive your B.A. and your M.A. You learned as you underwent clinical supervision. Then came your MFT exam, of which you studied for hours preparing yourself. Finally, you reached the status of a LMFT. You made it! That's it, right? Not exactly. Now it is time to tackle the annual or biennial state board requirements of continuing education. Now you are having flash backs to all nighters preparing for your midterms and finals. Rest easy, this is not the case now.

Methods for earning continuing education continues to grow and adapt. Online options have been a big part of recent growth. Continuing education today provides much greater options at much lower costs due to the internet. Not all required CE will be accepted from online sources. Many states will still expect a portion of the total CE credits to be earned in live seminars or workshops. The shift in trends from in-person classes to online training will continue as the internet grows and develops further.

Videoconferencing over the internet is a buzzing trend and a powerful tool. People want to get more done in less time at a much reduced cost. Time and money are valuable resources that people are seeking new and innovative ways to preserve both. The days of having to travel to various locations each year in order to attend seminars, workshops and conferences are slowly fading. As stated already, this need hasn't dissappeared completely, just drastically reduced.

Online CEU providers vary in their approvals, format, pricing and level of customer service. All of these are important factors that one should consider when seeking continuing education online. Ask yourself these questions:

What are the state and national approvals granted this provider and do any one of them apply to MFTs in my state?
Is the process of moving around in their website simple and easy to follow?
Are their prices reasonable, as compared to the market as a whole?

How committed are they to their customer? Do they follow up in a reasonable amount of time if there is a problem or question?
You may want to have a sheet of paper with these questions already written down for each provider you decide to research. This will allow you to have similar areas of information to compare the various providers. This will require more effort and time on your part in the beginning, but can save you time and money in the long run. Not all providers are on the same level. Having answers to all of the above questions will help not only to find a provider for the here and now, but can help find a provider that you can use year after year.


About the Author:
Aspira offers online CEUs for MFTs. Aspira board approved in most states to offer MFT continuing education. Aspira offers many course options in an user-friendly format. Visit Aspira at http://www.aspirace.com.



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