A continuing education unit (CEU) or continuing education credit (CEC) is a measure used in
continuing education
Continuing education (similar to further education in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, Ireland) is an all-encompassing term within a broad list of post-secondary learning activities and programs. The term is used mainly in the United ...
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,
interior designers/interior architects, lighting designers,
architects,
engineers,
emergency management professionals, school administrators, educators,
nurses as well as those in the
mental health professionals including
psychologist
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s and
social worker
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s. The continuing education unit is described as ten hours of participation in an education program.
The term CEU is not a
trademarked 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.
See also
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Continuing education
Continuing education (similar to further education in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, Ireland) is an all-encompassing term within a broad list of post-secondary learning activities and programs. The term is used mainly in the United ...
References
External links
International Association for Continuing Education and Training - About the CEUMedical Coding Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
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Business terms
Curricula
Vocational education
Unit