CA COMBO: MFT Law & Ethics and Clinical Exam
Price: $620.00

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

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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.

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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

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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.
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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.  

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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!

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Course Reviews

TDC prepared me to pass the exam the first time.

, Arroyo Grande, California, California June 15th, 2022
5

TDC prepared me well to pass my exam the very first time I took it. This program is designed to help you succeed.

, Arroyo Grande, California, California June 15th, 2022
5

This program was so comprehensive and supportive. I took my time with the material and worked at my own pace, which helped a lot. The mock exams and 50 topics really solidified my knowledge and confidence to pass the exam. Thank you so much, TDC!

, Oakland , California June 15th, 2022
5

TDC has everything you need to pass the LMCE; I highly recommended.

, Fresno, California June 14th, 2022
5

I purchased the LMFT study program in January 2021, hoping to finish my internship hours in June and take my licensing exam shortly thereafter. Unfortunately, I experienced numerous setbacks with the BBS, and I wasn't approved to take my exam until May 2022. During that time I requested program extensions 4 times, once after a previous extension had expired. And the TDC staff never hesitated to provide the extensions I needed! I am so grateful for their quality study material and practice exams; I passed on my first attempt!

, El Cajon, California June 14th, 2022
5

Thank you for your program. I listened over and over.

, San Bernardino, California June 13th, 2022
5

I tried TDC and failed thinking the program was the problem. I bought Gerry Grossman, went through it twice and failed two more times. Came back to TDC, followed the program to a 't' and passed on the fourth try. Thank you TDC!

, Cathedral Cty, California June 10th, 2022
5

I could not have passed the exam without TDC!

, Victorville, California June 08th, 2022
5

This study plan was excellent. I followed the program exactly how it was suggested and I was able to pass the examine. This study system helps efficiently prepare you in all topics so you will be ready for anything on the exam.

, Moreno valley, California June 07th, 2022
5

This study prep program definitely honors their word, you do pass. I utilized the MFT program for my LPCC ethics exam and passed. I recommend specifically for those who need structure. The audios and organization made it 10x easier to get started and be consistent.

, Gilroy, California June 07th, 2022
5

Thanks TDC for helping me pass my test. There is no way I would have been able to without the study guide/program.

, Hayward, California June 06th, 2022
5

This program is amazing and over prepares you for the actual exam. Literally follow the program and do it twice as instructed you will pass. Creating flash cards of the dsm and theories really helped. Make note of why you missed questions and listen to the audio to fully understand why you were not only wrong but also why every other option was right/wrong. This program was amazing. Thank you tdc family

, Long Beach , California June 04th, 2022
5

I thought the study program was fantastic. You over prepared me for the test and I really appreciate it. I felt confident as I walked into the exam and during the exam I was genuinely able to tell myself, "You know this. You can figure this out." The mock exams were MUCH harder than the actual exam and I'm grateful that I was so well prepared.

, Los Angeles, California June 03rd, 2022
5

I was very nervous before I started utilizing this program. I had heard about how difficult this exam can be, and I was not sure how to best study for it. I knew that I only wanted to take it once, so when a colleague told me how great this program was, I got the CA combo immediately. I am very glad I did. I was able to pace myself, without feeling rushed, and study when I had time. Everything worked out for me, and that is thanks to this program. I would highly recommend it to anyone who needs to take this test!

, Mountain View, California June 02nd, 2022
5

The program helped me feel confident during test day and shaped me into a better clinician.

, Palo Alto, California June 01st, 2022
5

A very clear and easy to follow study program! I was able to pass the exam with the help of TDC! Thank you so much!

, Panorama City, California June 01st, 2022
5

I am so thankful for TDC! I had considered studying with another organization and in just comparing the study materials, I truly felt that I would be unprepared and demotivated in using the other program's materials. TDC's materials were thorough, covered each topic in great length and presented the material in a way that in my opinion, is just like the actual exam. I actually found TDC's practice questions, at times, to be more difficult than some of the questions I encountered on the actual exam but I am grateful for it because it challenges your logic and leads you to think analytically about what the question is actually asking and finding the best answer to address the question stem. I highly recommend anyone preparing for their LMFT exam to consider studying with TDC, taking your time with the material, and developing a consistent study plan. You got this :) Thanks TDC!

, Los Angeles, California May 31st, 2022
5

10/10 recommend. Thank you so much. I am beyond grateful for this resource & for all its guidance. I went through the program 2x in 3 months (just as recommended) while on maternity leave with a newborn. Couldn’t have done it without this program - which I also used a few years back to pass my L&E exam on the first try. What a relief! Thank you!!!!!

, Martinez, California May 28th, 2022
5

Very thorough and comprehensive program. Easy listening and understanding verbal direction, tips and structure. Robin's Voice really did come with me into the test.

, Tracy, California May 27th, 2022
5

TDC really helped me go into my test feeling prepared and confident!

, Los Angeles, California May 27th, 2022
5

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