CA COMBO: CA MFT Law & Ethics and CA MFT Clinical
Looking to become a California MFT and planning to take both the MFT Law & Ethics Exam and the MFT Clinical Exam with the BBS? By purchasing the combo package now, you’ll receive both of TDC’s California MFT Exam prep programs at a big discounted rate. The MFT Combo Package includes online access to everything you need to PASS WITH CONFIDENCE including, audio workshops, step-by-step study plans, practice exams, coaching and more. Both the MFT Law and Ethics and the Clinical Exam programs are designed to maximize learning and minimize stress.
To learn more about what each individual program entails check them out here:
CA MFT Law & Ethics Exam Prep CA MFT Clinical Exam Prep
California MFT FAQs
How Do I Become a Licensed CA MFT?
Outside of California, MFT licensing is overseen by the Association of Marriage and Family Therapist Regulatory Board (AMFTRB), but the state of CA has its own governing board, the Bureau of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). After graduating from a masters degree program, one must register with the BBS as an Associate MFT and then take and pass the MFT Law & Ethics Exam. Once the L&E examination is passed, each candidate must accrue supervised work experience. California requires 3,000 hours over a minimum of 104 weeks in order to qualify for MFT Clinical licensure. When the hours have been completed, it’s time to take and pass the MFT Clinical Test with the BBS. And that’s it! By completing these steps, you can become an LMFT in the state of California. However, if you do decide to pursue this license, we highly recommend connecting with the Bureau of Behavioral Sciences directly as there may be additional details and steps you will need to know during this process. Here is the link to their website: www.bbs.ca.gov
Do I need both MFT Exam Prep Programs now?
Since you’ll need to take both the MFT Law & Ethics and the MFT Clinical exams with the BBS to become a clinically licensed MFT, you might as well get both programs up front and save money. In fact, you'll save $50 with the combo package! Scroll down to read what others have said who’ve used our CA Law and Ethics and CA MFT Clinical Exam prep programs.
What is the Difference Between the MFT Law and Ethics exam and the MFT Clinical exam?
The first exam that associates are required to take is the MFT law and ethics exam. The exam’s name gives away the content--it solely tests your knowledge on the legal and ethical issues that guide our profession. The BBS requires you attempt this exam prior to renewing your associate registration. The clinical exam also tests your knowledge of law and ethics, but it also covers topics such as crisis management, treatment, treatment planning, and evaluation. Each of our programs are comprehensive and cover all of the content and strategy you will need to PASS both exams!
Is the topic of Law and Ethics tested during the CA MFT Clinical Exam as well?
Yes. In fact, questions pertaining to law and ethics make up more than ¼ of the CA MFT Clinical Exam! The BBS recognizes that a significant amount of time is likely to pass between the time applicants pass the law and ethics exam and when they are able to sit for the CA MFT Clinical exam. Therefore, they want to ensure applicants continue to stay up-to-date with relevant laws and ethical guidelines.
How does the CA MFT Clinical Exam compare to the National AMFTRB Clinical Exam?
While the intent of both exams are designed to produce the same results, and that is to ensure public safety within the practice of therapy, there are some nuanced differences between the two MFT Clinical exams themselves.
- Test Items: The CA MFT Clinical exam consisted of 170 test questions, with 20 of them no being counted towards scoring. Those unscored 20 are put on the exam as experimental questions to be considered as part of the scored items in future exams. On the National AMFTRB Clinical Exam there are 200 test questions, all of which are scored.
- Content: The difference is slight, but the CA MFT Clinical focuses on testing your knowledge around treatment planning, clinical evaluation, treatment, crisis management, law and ethics, and treatment. The National AMFTRB Exam content focuses more on practice of systemic therapy (assessing, hypothesizing, and diagnosing), designing and conducting treatment (including the evaluation of the process and termination), managing crisis, and maintaining ethical, legal and professional standards.
- Testing Windows: In California, the BBS offers the MFT Clinical Exam on an ongoing basis of five (5) times per week, while the the National MFT Exam is only offered one week per month, and you must sign up the first of the month during the month prior to you intended exam date.
Course Reviews
I failed twice on my own. Purchased TDC and passed 3 months later. You put in the time and it works!
I would like to thank Robin for her continued support in this journey and provided me all the support needed with this MFT exam. I used TDC for both the law and ethics as well as clinical exam. I passed the clinical exam in December, 2019. TDC rocks!!!!
Thank you very much for the study material & for allowing an extra extension. I had a high level of test anxiety & that of course was getting in my way of thinking clearly when choosing the right answers. On the day of the exam, the anxiety was there but i felt much confident. I was able to finish before the test time expired, & i was able to review some of my marked questions. I almost fainted when i got my final test result. I couldn't believe it. God is good!!! Thank you very much :)
Talk about an anxiety provoking situation! I was nearly convinced that I would not pass the clinical exam my first try after reading comments on social media groups about how others have already failed their first few attempts. Some of the mocks TDC provides are extremely hard, and my scores on those mocks made me think I just wasn’t getting it. But I made sure to note the average score on those exams and I cannot stress this enough; I studied studied studied studied those rationales after the mock exams and jotted down notes of the concepts I was struggling with, and reviewed those dozens of times until I felt comfortable. I took all the mocks I could a second time after days of reviewing concepts and making sure I understood rationales. My scores on the mocks went up *slightly* yet I was still not extremely confident I would pass. However, when I sat down to take the exam, all those rationales and little tidbits told to us on the audios were in my head and made the actual clinical exam seem so easy and simple. Thank you TDC
What a journey this has been!! I am so grateful for this program. I do not believe I would have been prepared to pass. If you are just getting started with studying, please make the investment.
Dear TDC and all the coaches! I want to thank you for your program! You were there for me until I finally passed! I know that it took me some time to pass the exam, but ultimately I did it and with your help I managed to understand how to grasp your program and utilized it in order to pass.
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TDC is an amazing study program. I loved listening to Amanda's rationales and her style of uplifting when commuting. Robyn was great in giving a prompt response. Keep up the good work!
I have been so pleased with my experience. The audios are wonderful. The support that you offer is beyond exceptional. I am so thankful for these services!
I passed the MFT Clinical exam. I could have never done it without the TDC center. The materials provided made studying less stressful and I utilized the strategies talked about such as taking a break at question 100. The most helpful part to me was Amanda's rationale for each mock exam. Amanda made learning the theories in a way that made sense. I really loved how the TDC center breaks everything down and gives a study plan. Very helpful and I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is getting close to taking their exam.
I really appreciate how well organized this study program was. I also benefited from the audio, it was much easier for me to retain the info than just reading. Thank you thank you!!
I took the test today, on New Years Eve day (BBS last minute scheduling), downside, I wasn't able to use last minute coaching due to holiday scheduled time off. Upside, I was able to get the last appointment of the year. I used testing accommodations (for reading comprehension) which is not discussed in any of Amanda's rationales or prep for the test ( using extended time). I would say TDC is the best way for my particular learning disability for testing. For the first time I learned how to structure words for understanding that accomplishes how to dissect meaning in order to answer. I can not thank you enough for this program which I feel should be taught in the elementary level of education. God Bless you Amanda!!! Cheers and Happy New Year!!!
The TDC adequately prepared me for the LMFT examination. I had 10 minutes left to review marked questions!!
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Just simple thanks, the best preparation material!
I put off taking the test numerous times due to anxiety. When I made the decision and the date, I went for it. I suggest going over the practice quizzes and exams numerous times. Invaluable way for me to learn. As I have said in the past, I refer people (trainees, Interns) to you all the time. You are the best. Happy New Year to us all. I just passed. 12-31-2019
Comprehensive, portable (able to listen to lectures in my car), encouraging and effective! So glad I chose to go with TDC. It was well worth it. Thank you, Amanda and team for your guidance along this journey.
TDC was a great tool! It was the only studying material I used to prepare and I passed on my first attempt!
I highly recommend TDC! It took all of the guess work out of how to prepare!
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Thank you so much! I couldn't have passed wihout you!
My anxiety was skyrocketted when I thoight about test prep. I followed the time scheduled as mentioned in the study guide and passrd both my AMFT and APCC L&E exams in the first attempt.
THIS PROGRAM AND SUPPORT FROM STAFF MADE THIS PROCESS MANAGEABLE. THE PROGRAM GAVE ME THE CONFIDENCE TO PASS.
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Passed on my first try!!
This study prep was legit! It prepared me for everything on the test and even had questions very similar to the mock exam.
Highly recommended for anyone having anxiety about taking the Clinical Part!
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