What is a Continuing Education Unit (CEU)?

A CEU is a measure used in continuing education programs, particularly those required in a licensed profession in order for the professional to maintain the license. Examples of people who need CEUs include architects, engineers, educators, nurses, mental health professionals, and social workers. Generally, a CEU is defined as ten hours of participation in a recognized continuing education program, with qualified instruction and sponsorship. CEU records are widely used to provide evidence of completion of continuing education requirements mandated by certification bodies, professional societies, or governmental licensing boards. The records also provide employers with information on training pertinent to particular occupations.

Today, continuous learning and education is required to stay competitive in industry and job markets, stay abreast of new developments in your field, enhance your personal knowledge and skills, and to serve your patients and clients most effectively. You'll find continuing education courses and programs to expand your current knowledge and to keep you up to date with the latest developments in your current field -- all available to you online. Online continuing education brings this learning into your office or home so you can learn at your own pace, at your own time and at your convenience.

Before enrolling in an online CEU course, you will want to check the course provider's website to see if the course offered is recognized by your professional organization.