Discuss the continuing education requirement carried by many of the certifications discussed in this module. What is the purpose of the requirement?

Discuss the continuing education requirement carried by many of the certifications discussed in this module. What is the purpose of the requirement? How is it enforced? What are some advantages and disadvantages of continuing education? (Advantages are many and obvious. Some disadvantages may be the time and financial resources required to take continuing education classes or exams. This requirement may also make it more difficult for people who wish to take a break from a career and rejoin the profession later).