Alabama Administrative Code
Title 485 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR INTERIOR DESIGN
Chapter 485-X-5 - CONTINUING EDUCATION
Section 485-X-5-.04 - Continuing Education Compliance
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 5, February 29, 2024
(1) For every annual renewal period, each registered interior designer shall be required to complete continuing education units relevant to technical and professional interior design subjects related to safeguarding the Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) of the public.
(2) Falsification of any information provided to the board regarding the continuing education unit reporting is grounds for disciplinary action.
(3) The following organizations sponsor many structured and on-line CEU courses that will qualify for HSW approval by the board. Please note that not all courses provided by these organizations will qualify.
ASID - American Society of Interior Designers
IDEC - Interior Design Educators Council
IIDA - International Interior Design Association
NCIDQ - National Council for Interior Design Qualification
NKBA - National Kitchen and Bath Association
AIA - American Institute for Architects
CSI - Construction Specifications Institute
USGBC - United States Green Building Council
(4) It is up to each registrant to make a reasoned judgment on acceptable CEU activities. Prior written approval of a proposed CEU may be requested from the board by the registrant at least 6 weeks in advance of the scheduled activity. The board cannot guarantee the approval of any CEU without sufficient and detailed information for analysis in relation to the stated CEU reporting requirements for interactive or self-directed study units.
(5) Courses pertaining to Design Practice Management and Personal and Professional Development do NOT meet HSW standards and will not be accepted.
Author: Alabama Board for Registered Interior Designers
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-15C-5(8) .