title: The National Marital and Family Therapy Examination Program.
abstract: Examinations constitute one of the principal methods by which professions assess minimal competence in aspiring practitioners. The Examination in Marital and Family Therapy is used by most states which regulate the profession. This article provides the rationale for the examination program, describes its development and maintenance, and presents the knowledge base it samples. Administrative policies and procedures are also discussed as an aid to prospective licensure and certification candidates.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family and Child Ecology, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824-1030, USA. boblee@pilot.msu.edu
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sturkie
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008004:Licensure; D008388:Marital Therapy / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D011361:Professional Competence; D014481:United States