WHAT IS A CEU?

A CE is a unit of credit equal to ten hours of participation in an accredited program designed for professionals with certificates or licenses to practice various professions. Continuing education units, or CEUs, are awarded by many education and training providers to signify successful completion of non-credit programs and courses intended to improve knowledge and skills of professionals. Many professions require an annual allotment of CEUs to maintain certification. Common professions that require CEUs are teachers, doctors, nurses, real estate agents and therapists. The annual number of CEUs required varies by state and profession.

How long does it take to earn your continuing education units?

The typical CEU represents approximately ten (10) contact hours of experience in a structured continuing education experience (class, seminar, retreat, practicum, self-study, etc.) that is supervised in some way by a qualified continuing education provider.

What professions need continuing education units?

CEUs are most often used in professions that require licensing, in order to maintain that licensure. Often it is the governing licensing boards or professional societies, but it can also be employers. Some examples of professions that require continuing education include:

• Social workers
• Psychologists
• Nursing
• Insurance
• Counselor/Addiction Specialist
• MFT/LCSW

How much do continuing education units costs?

The cost of CEUs varies widely; some organizations charge per learning program, some charge per course and some charge per credit. At CEUnits.com, the vast majority of courses are offered at $5 per credit. Courses range from 1 credit to 20 credits.

The online CE courses offered by ceunits.com qualify for NASW, CA BBS, ASWB, NBCC, NAADAC, CAADAC and The California Department of Insurance. CEUnits is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CEUnits maintains responsibility for this program and its content.