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

Passed of the first try thanks to TDC! Use the strategies and yes you will feel like your failing but just keep going through with what you know based on your study and learned strategies! Read it, grasp it, answer it, and let it go

, Northridge , California March 11th, 2021
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Loved the organization of the material and the exam tips were genuinely useful (not just "take deep breaths" or "you know this, don't worry"). I used another system in conjunction with TDC simply because of the way I personally learn and comprehend material BUT I can say that TDC was friendlier and I felt genuinely cared about. Responses from the team were detailed and I appreciated the time and effort they gave me. I felt that TDC truly wanted to me to pass. And I did! So thank you!!

, Fairfield, California March 10th, 2021
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TDC really helped me to understand why I was getting questions wrong on the mocks. The rationales provided great insight into the way I should approach eliminating answers and without it, I don’t think I would have passed the exam. The audio format was great for my style of learning!

, Visalia, California March 09th, 2021
5

I loved how easy this program made it for me to study. I felt that I was over-prepared for the exam. Thank you!

, San Francisco, California March 09th, 2021
5

I am pleased to report that today I passed my LMFT clinical exam! The exam was challenging, however, TDC's materials prepared me comprehensively with the clinical knowledge I needed to know, the test taking strategies to utilize, and the mindset that enabled me to pass.

, Los Angeles, California March 09th, 2021
5

I wouldn't have been able to pass without TDC! Truly felt prepared going into the exam. The final mock exams actually felt harder than the actual exam. Highly recommend.

, Santa Barbara, California March 08th, 2021
5

I want to thank TDC for the amazing study material. I was so nervous when I got to the mock tests because I did not score well and I emailed the coaches completely discouraged. The coaches knew exactly what to say. I reviewed the questions I got wrong and went over the topics I needed more support with. I followed exactly what Amanda recommended when it came to sitting for the test. I took my snack and water, took a break at 100 questions and read through exactly what the questions was asking. On 2/14/2021 I passed and become Licensed. I am recommending TDC to everyone.

, Los Angeles , California March 08th, 2021
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TDC is excellent. I felt overprepared for the exam, and that's a good place to be! I found the lectures to be very helpful, and honestly I believe going through this course has made me into a first-rate clinician. Thanks Amanda and everyone at TDC!

, Santa Clara, California March 07th, 2021
5

TDC promised that their program was up-to-date and would over-prepare me for my clinical exam; they delivered! I had little to no anxiety on the exam and had great time management. Amanda knows what she's doing but she stumbles a lot on her explanations. My only suggestion to make this program flawless is for the audio materials to be rerecorded.

, Anaheim, California March 06th, 2021
5

I previously used another study material from a very popular agency. I am not a good self-starter with daunting tasks and thus I did not study enough the previous times and didn't even know HOW to study for such a large and important exam. I found TDC's study material to be so helpful and so approachable. I carved out time each day to study and remained engaged during my study sessions. The quick studies made it easy for me to create a study binder to take with me whenever away from my computer. I definitely owe it to TDC and the very logical and approachable study system for helping me pass my clinical exam. Thank you SO much!

, Lincoln, California March 06th, 2021
5

TDC was the light in the dark. It allowed information to be shared and retained in various learning styles. Although we are aware that it feels like we are failing , I felt confident in knowing my material and hearing Amanda’s voice all the way through. Without a doubt I would use this prep over and over again.

, Lake Elsinore, California March 05th, 2021
5

Thank you for your incredible program! I am so relieved to be on the other side of this long process and am so grateful to have had such a great program to help me prepare. The mock tests helped to get me thinking through a lens that felt very applicable when I took the test. Although I still had feelings of uncertainty going into the exam, the pep talks and encouragement you provided helped me to overcome my worry and focus on my test carefully. So much appreciation and excitement, thank you!

, Grass Valley, California March 05th, 2021
5

Thank you for your incredible program! I am so relieved to be on the other side of this long process and am so grateful to have had such a great program to help me prepare. The mock tests helped to get me thinking through a lens that felt very applicable when I took the test. Although I still had feelings of uncertainty going into the exam, the pep talks and encouragement you provided helped me to overcome my worry and focus on my test carefully. So much appreciation and excitement, thank you!

, Grass Valley, California March 05th, 2021
5

TDC really came through, and I am grateful and relieved to have passed my first time. While knowing the material is necessary, understanding and using the strategies is arguably equally if not more important. Also, managing anxiety is paramount. If you want additional support, even explanations for the mock exam rationales, Robin is great.

, Oakland, California March 04th, 2021
5

I felt so prepared for the exam, I can't thank TDC enough. I noticed how much differently I approached the test in the way I read, assessed what the question was asking, and how to respond out of best interest/needs of the client. The mock exams were extremely helpful as I approached test day. I highly recommend this program to others and I will definitely be coming back when it is time to start preparing for my clinical exam. Thank you again.

, Lafayette, California March 04th, 2021
5

I found this course to be very useful. I also utilized a coach through TDC. Asya was wonderful! I recommend her highly. Her knowledge of the material is encyclopedic, she's supportive, kind, encouraging and funny. Thanks TDC!!!

, Oakland, California March 04th, 2021
5

This exam prep was extremely helpful in preparing me for my LMFT clinical exam! The test tips and strategies helped me pass the exam on my first try! I highly recommend it :).

, Garden Grove, California March 03rd, 2021
5

I first took this exam last year and failed. I had bought a study guide book off Amazon and assumed it was enough for me to pass, but I was wrong. The book offered a very broad overview of California’s law and ethics and it didn’t prepare me for the actual exam. Failing the exam left me feeling extremely disappointed, upset, embarrassed, and stressed. When it was time to re-take the exam, I discovered TDC and it was a GAME CHANGER. I cannot say enough good things about this program. It's extremely thorough, helpful, user friendly, and encouraging! It not only teaches you all the information you need to know, but it also teaches you HOW to take standardized tests and think through each question. I found the exam questions VERY similar to the practice questions. I used the TDC program while super pregnant with two little kids at home and I PASSED. This program helped me feel prepared and confident going into the exam. I was able to keep my test anxiety under control and passing is such an enormous relief. 10/10 recommend TDC to everyone working towards their license. You got this!

, San Luis Obispo, California March 03rd, 2021
5

The program was effective and taught me how to apply what I learned to the test.

, Oakland, California February 28th, 2021
5

I passed the LMCE on the first try! I focused on the TDC study program and got great results-- if anything I think I may have been over prepared. Highly recommend the program to anyone who likes to learn by doing; the practice tests and rationales were so beneficial to my success. Thank you TDC!

, Ventura, California February 27th, 2021
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