A continuing education unit (CEU) or continuing education credit (CEC) is a measure used in continuing education programs to assist the professional to maintain their license in their profession. Continuing education or professional development is required in many fields, including teachers, insurance professionals,

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s including psychologists and social workers. The continuing education unit is described as ten hours of participation in an education program. The term CEU is not a

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ed term; therefore, any educational institution may use it to describe their courses. In this regard, there are no requirements for educator qualifications that are attached to each institutions courses when offering CEUs. There have been some bodies created which are attempting to standardize and accredit institutions using the term CEU, such as the International Association for Continuing Education and Training. Professions and industries usually regulate their approved continuing education within their bylaws and not one institute or accrediting body has become a standard to accept in this regard.

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International Association for Continuing Education and Training - About the CEUMedical Coding Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
{{DEFAULTSORT:Continuing Education Unit Business terms Curricula Vocational education

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