Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 5, February 29, 2024
(1) All self-directed
study units shall have detailed descriptions and proof of completion or
participation (certificates of completion, transcripts, certificates, etc.)
that is easily verifiable in the event of an audit.
(2) Self-directed study may include:
(a) Successfully completing interior
design-related HSW courses offered on-line, by pre-recorded webcast, by
correspondence courses, by televised courses, or by audio/video recorded
courses. All courses shall have a certificate of completion from the presenter
showing verifiable course information and earned credit hours as proof of
participation (i.e. IDCEC CEU course number or AIA CES course
number).
(b) Gaining certification
through examination from design-related organizations such as Green Building
Certification Institute (GBCI), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI),
National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), etc. will earn four
(4) self-directed study units per
annual reporting period for each new certification earned during that period.
Annual renewals will not be accepted. Subsequent advanced or
specialized certifications requiring additional examinations will be accepted.
Proof of certification must be retained.
NOTE: The NCIDQ examination is NOT accepted for
CEU credits.
(c) A one-time submittal
of an authored and published article, research paper, or book on HSW issues or
topics will earn four (4) self-directed study units for all items published
during the annual reporting period combined. Proof of publication and the date
is required.
(d) Registrants
serving as an appointed board member on the Alabama Board for Registered
Interior Designers or as a member on a board of a technical professional
association related to interior design (i.e. ASID, IIDA, NCIDQ, CSI, etc.)
shall earn two (2) self-directed study units for all combined associations or
boards for each year of service. Proof of active service during the annual
reporting period is required (i.e. board minutes or work product showing active
participation in board activities).
(e) Making public professional or technical
HSW CEU presentations at professional association (i.e. ASID, IIDA, AIA, CSI,
etc.) meetings or conferences will earn 4 self-directed study units per annual
reporting period for all presentations combined during that reporting period.
Proof of instruction with dates and details of the presentations shall be
required. In-house presentations are not accepted.
Author: Alabama Board for Registered Interior
Designers
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
1975, §
34-15C-5(8).
