Friday 28 February 2014

The MFT Online Ceus In The Way To Go

By Leticia Jensen


It is often important that all social workers complete the continuing educational units (CEUs) even with bachelors and masters degrees in order to be fully accredited. This has nothing to do with all the clinical supervision and intense exams that include the written and oral tests that you have to pass before being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Other than for your on benefits, there are several other continuing education units that are imposed by different states as a condition for license renewal. With the emergence of internet, there are several MFT online CEUs which come with several advantages over the traditional option.

Assuming these units are not offered through the internet, it meant literally going back to the university. Other than have to traveling long distances to attend classes in option, your schedules are completely interrupted making it difficult to meet clients. This is coupled with huge financial expenses associated with traveling and paying for the courses. With the internet, this does not have to be the case anymore.

The online option of pursuing the continuing education units is relatively new and as such, most states do not have specifications in regards to which of the courses must be completed in person and which one can be done through the internet. In most cases however, the certificates are accepted in whichever option that you may proceed with as long as you are able to meet specified hours and complete the relevant courses.

One of the most common internet tools making this possible is teleconferencing/video conferencing. Through this technology, it is possible to achieve so much with highly reduced costs and time. There is no need of traveling to conduct a successful meeting, in the same manner, those enrolled in courses can meet their instructors, engage in discussion with other others and access notes without having to move an inch.

With so many emerging trends in the area of family setup, it is important that social workers play pivotal role in steering the community in the right direction during this transitional process. The definition of family for instance has changed. For this reason, there are many emerging courses that are relevant to marriage and family therapists such as single parenting, step parenting, child custody, multicultural and multiracial families among others. In fact, this category of social worker can be so instrumental in collaborating with the family law attorneys so as to facilitate the transition relationships.

There are several advantages that come with internet option of completing these units. The issue of time and flexibility ranks high in the list of merits. With this option, there is no need of traveling over long distances to access classes. In fact, you can conveniently complete the course and exams within the confines of your offices or house. This is also done at your own schedule with no interruption of your daily routine.

The issue of cost is also of great considerations. Other than saving on expenses related to traveling, the internet versions tends to be far much cheaper as compared to the in person alternatives. You can access a number of relevant courses at a budget of as low as $10 and still print an acceptable certificate soon after completion.

In order to renew your silence as a marriage and family therapist social worker, you just need to know the required continuing education units as specified in the state where you work. With a complete list, you can add other units relevant in your particular field of work and check the online options is they are available. You then compare them in terms of prices, flexibility, delivery and quality after which you can make your choice.




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