Applies To:
- Alaska Marriage & Family Therapists
Addiction Counselor CE’s distant learning courses seem to meet qualifications for continuing education credit for MFTs as required by the Alaska Board of Examiners in Marriage & Family Therapists, as listed in 12 AAC 19.320.b.10(A). href=“http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pub/MFTStatutes.pdf” class=“external” target=”_blank”>http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/pub/MFTStatutes.pdf
The continuing education requirement depends on length of licensure.
- AK MFTs who have been licensed for 18 months or more of the concluding license period have a requirement of 45 contact hours. A maximum of 22 credit hours may be earned via online/distance learning.
- Those who have been licensed for at least 12 months but less than 18 months have a requirement of 30 contact hours. A maximum of 15 credit hours may be earned via online/distance learning.
- Those have have been licensed less than 12 months have a requirement of 23 contact hours. A maximum of 11 credit hours may be earned via online/distance learning.
For all licensees, at least 2 credit hours must be in professional ethics, addiction, domestic violence and cross cultural competence.
For all licensees, no more than half of the total credit hours may be earned via distance learning.
Addiction Counselor CE, a service of CE Learning Systems, is approved to offer continuing education courses by the Association of State Social Work Boards (ASWB #1020) and National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC #5951). CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for the courses.
Board Contact Info
Alaska Board of Examiners in Marriage & Family Therapists
Phone: 907-465-2551
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/ProfessionalLicensing/BoardofMaritalFamilyTherapy.aspx
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Professional Ethics, 2 CE credit hours
2 credit hours of ethics are required for all license renewals. Choose a course that specifically addresses ethics.
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Addiction Counselor CE offers 20 courses applicable to this requirement.
103196: Advanced Ethical Issues for Mandated Reporters of Child Maltreatment, 3 CE credit hours - 103147: Ethics & Cultural Diversity Training: Patient Abandonment and Cultural Humility, Best Practices, 3 CE credit hours
- 103137: Digital Mental Health for Young People: A Scoping Review of Ethical Promises and Challenges, 1 CE credit hour
- 103121: Ethical and Safety Concerns Regarding the Use of Mental Health–Related Apps in Counseling: Considerations for Counselors, 1.5 CE credit hour
- 103103: Ethics in Psychotherapy and Counseling, 6th Edition: Course 2, 12 CE credit hours
- View All 20 Courses
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The Effects of Responsible Gambling Pop-Up Messages on Gambling Behaviors and Cognitions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
1.5 CE credit hour
Gambling |
Reading-Based Online |
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Improving the Mental Health of Women Intimate Partner Violence Survivors:: Findings from a Realist Review of Psychsocial Interventions
1.5 CE credit hour
Domestic Violence; Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice |
Reading-Based Online |
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Suicide and Indigenous People: Understanding Risks and Sustaining Cultural Resistance
1.75 CE credit hour
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Suicide; Cultural Diversity |
Reading-Based Online |
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DBT Interpersonal Effectiveness Skills Workshop
2 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Counseling (Theory and Techniques); Application to Practice; Treatment Knowledge |
Recorded Webinar |
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Brain, Body, and Recovery from Addiction
5 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Counseling (Theory and Techniques); Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice; Treatment Knowledge |
Recorded Webinar |
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Treating Concurrent Substance Use Among Adults
3 CE credit hours
Addictions, Substance Use; Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice; Counseling (Theory and Techniques) |
Reading-Based Online |
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A Scoping Review of School-based Indigenous Substance Use Prevention in Preteens (7–13 Years)
1.5 CE credit hour
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Addictions, Substance Use; Prevention; Cultural Diversity |
Reading-Based Online |
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DBT Distress Tolerance Skills Workshop
2 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Counseling (Theory and Techniques); Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice; Professional Readiness |
Recorded Webinar |
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Practical Guide to the Provision of Behavioral Health Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives - Tip 61 Part 1 Chapter 2
5.5 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Cultural Diversity; Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice; Addictions, Substance Use |
Reading-Based Online |
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Kratom (Mitragyna Speciosa): User Demographics, Use Patterns, and Implications for the Opioid Epidemic
1 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; Treatment Knowledge |
Reading-Based Online |
