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The Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) exam is administered by the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards for those wishing to become licensed as a marital and family therapist.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>MFT Exam Eligibility<\/h2>\n

The eligibility requirements you must meet are established by the state board of jurisdiction where you will practice. Before you can register to take the MFT exam, you must contact your state board and find out what requirements they have.<\/p>\n

<\/span>MFT Exam Outline<\/h2>\n

The MFT exam contains 180 multiple-choice questions and has a time limit of 4 hours.<\/p>\n

The exam is split into six domains of practice.<\/p>\n

<\/span>1. The Practice of Systemic Therapy (29 questions)<\/h3>\n

The questions in this domain relate to the incorporation of systemic theory and perspectives into practice activities, as well as creating ongoing therapeutic relationships with the client system.<\/p>\n

<\/span>2. Assessing, Hypothesizing, and Diagnosing (29 questions)<\/h3>\n

The questions in this domain relate to the formation of hypotheses, guidance of therapeutic activities, and assessment of the various dimensions of the client system.<\/p>\n

<\/span>3. Designing and Conducting Treatment (30 questions)<\/h3>\n

The questions in this domain relate to the development and implementation of client system interventions.<\/p>\n

<\/span>4. Evaluating Ongoing Process and Terminating Treatment (29 questions)<\/h3>\n

The questions in this domain relate to the incorporation of feedback into the course of treatment, as well as the planning process for termination.<\/p>\n

<\/span>5. Managing Crisis Situations (29 questions)<\/h3>\n

The questions in this domain relate to the management of emergency situations, as well as intervention when legally mandated or clinically indicated.<\/p>\n

<\/span>6. Maintaining Ethical, Legal, and Professional Standards (34 questions)<\/h3>\n

The questions in this domain relate to the maintenance of competency in the field, the ongoing adherence to ethical and legal codes, and overall professionalism.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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<\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n

To register for the exam, your state jurisdiction must approve your eligibility. Once they finalize your eligibility, you will be given a letter of approval, which contains a code that you will need to provide during the application process.<\/p>\n

To apply, visit the Professional Testing Corporation website and fill out an application and pay the $370 examination fee. Once your application is approved, you will be provided with your candidate ID and scheduling information. You will then need to schedule your exam with Prometric.<\/p>\n\"20%<\/a>\n

<\/span>MFT Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n

If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an online MFT prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n

Here’s what you’ll find in the MFT course:<\/p>\n

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