{"id":3724,"date":"2019-09-03T05:41:42","date_gmt":"2019-09-03T01:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.cudoo.com\/?p=3724"},"modified":"2022-10-12T15:43:03","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T11:43:03","slug":"ceus-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/ceus-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"CEUs: Everything You Need to Know About Continuing Education Units"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Think about all of the jobs that require a license or certification but are constantly updating. Doctors, lawyers, social workers, safety personnel, and many more! Continuing Education Units allow many professionals to stay up to date with what&#8217;s new in their fields.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Invented in 1970, these units were created by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iacet.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Association for Continuing Adult Education and Training<\/a> and the United States Department of Education.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a Continuing education unit?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/1181344\/pexels-photo-1181344.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;dpr=2&amp;h=750&amp;w=1260\" width=\"2247\" height=\"1500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Continuing Education Units or CEUs are courses specifically designed for professionals to continue learning their trade and stay informed on new updates in their industry.<\/p>\n<p>These courses are intensive and usually need to be taken annually in order to really stay up to date, depending on the guidelines in your state and career.<\/p>\n<h2>How will they be calculated?<\/h2>\n<p>One continuing education unit is equal to 10 contact hours, or hours spent in a classroom.<\/p>\n<p>CEUs can sometimes be converted into other things, like Professional Development Hours, depending on your workplace, says IACET.<\/p>\n<h2>how can a ceu help me career-wise?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/905874\/pexels-photo-905874.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;dpr=2&amp;h=750&amp;w=1260\" alt=\"continuing education units\" width=\"2520\" height=\"1490\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are a lot of professions besides the ones mentioned above that require some sort of license renewal. These jobs range from healthcare to skincare and all require CEUs.<\/p>\n<p>Proof of CEU credits is necessary for many to renew their license, at the end of most CEU courses the student will receive a certificate.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, having that certification can really put you ahead of the game when it comes to job searching. Employers love seeing a driven individual who has taken the time to better their professional skills.<\/p>\n<h2>how can I find the right ceu for me?<\/h2>\n<p>Finding the right course can be tough. There&#8217;s a lot of topics to consider;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What outcome am I looking for?\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nDo you think this course can get you there? In order to maintain the quality of your work, it&#8217;s pertinent that you learn the best information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Credits<br \/>\n<\/strong>What type of credits do you need? There are so many different types of certifications for all different careers. A simple search for CEUs won&#8217;t do much. If you&#8217;re unsure check with your employer for more information on what they or the state specifically need to see.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How will this improve my career?<br \/>\n<\/strong>It&#8217;s important to remember what this course will do for you. This course will allow you to maintain mastery of your job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Do I have to take time off of work to do this?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3726 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-business-computer-2422286-1024x632.jpg\" alt=\"Continuing Education Units\" width=\"720\" height=\"444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-business-computer-2422286-1024x632.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-business-computer-2422286-343x212.jpg 343w, https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-business-computer-2422286-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-business-computer-2422286-100x62.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-business-computer-2422286-1920x1186.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-business-computer-2422286-720x445.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-business-computer-2422286-580x358.jpg 580w, https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-business-computer-2422286-320x198.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/adult-business-computer-2422286.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>Actually, you don&#8217;t! No need to risk missing out on any overtime to take a course.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that on Cudoo\u00a0you can take CEU courses right from your own home?<\/p>\n<p>All you have to do is complete your course and then request a sample of your CEU units transcript. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cudoo&#8217;s courses<\/a> today and begin to flourish in your career!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think about all of the jobs that require a license or certification but are constantly updating. Doctors, lawyers, social workers, safety personnel, and many more! 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