Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0120 - Architectural Engineering Examiners
Chapter 0120-05 - Continuing Education
Section 0120-05-.04 - BASIC REQUIREMENTS

(a) A registered architect seeking biennial renewal for the first time shall, as a prerequisite to renewal, submit satisfactory evidence to the Board of having obtained twelve (12) PDHs the two (2) years immediately following initial registration and immediately preceding application for renewal. All twelve (12) PDHs must be completed in Health, Safety, and Welfare subjects acquired in structured educational activities.

(b) A registered architect seeking biennial renewal for each two (2)-year period thereafter shall, as a prerequisite to renewal, submit satisfactory evidence to the Board of having obtained twenty-four (24) PDHs the two (2) years immediately preceding application for renewal. All twenty-four (24) PDHs must be completed in Health, Safety, and Welfare subjects acquired in structured educational activities. For registrants renewing a certificate of registration that expires prior to 2023, up to twelve (12) carryover PDHs from the preceding renewal period may be included in the total PDHs claimed. For registrants renewing a certificate of registration that expires in 2023 and thereafter, excess PDHs may not be carried over to a future renewal period.

(c) A new registrant is not required to satisfy the continuing education requirements prescribed in this chapter as a prerequisite for initial registration. However, at the time of first registration renewal, the registrant must demonstrate completion of the required continuing education in this rule.

(d) Individuals reapplying for registration shall, as a prerequisite to registration, submit evidence satisfactory to the Board of having obtained twenty-four (24) PDHs during the twenty-four (24) months immediately preceding reapplication. All twenty-four (24) PDHs must be completed in Health, Safety, and Welfare subjects acquired in structured educational activities.

(e) As an alternative to the requirements listed in 0120-05-.04(1)(a)-(d), a registered architect may meet the continuing education requirement by obtaining twelve (12) PDHs per calendar year, all twelve (12) of which shall be completed in Health, Safety, and Welfare subjects acquired in structured educational activities. For registrants renewing a certificate of registration that expires prior to 2023, up to twelve (12) carryover PDHs from the preceding renewal period may be included in the total PDHs claimed. For registrants renewing a certificate of registration that expires in 2023 and thereafter, excess PDHs may not be credited to a future calendar year.

(f) For purposes of this rule, a structured educational activity is one (1) in which at least seventy-five percent (75%) of an activity's content and instructional time must be devoted to Health, Safety, and Welfare subjects related to the practice of architecture , including courses of study or other activities under the areas identified as Health, Safety and Welfare subjects and provided by qualified individuals or organizations, whether delivered by direct contact or distance learning methods.

(g) For purposes of this rule, Health, Safety, and Welfare subjects are technical and professional subjects that the Board deems appropriate to safeguard the public and that are within the following enumerated areas necessary for the proper evaluation, design, construction, and utilization of buildings and the built environment.

(a) A registered engineer seeking biennial renewal for the first time after initial registration shall, as a prerequisite to renewal, submit satisfactory evidence to the Board of having obtained twelve (12) PDHs the two (2) years immediately following initial registration and immediately preceding application for renewal. At least seven (7) of the PDHs claimed shall address Health, Safety and Welfare issues and technical competency.

(b) A registered engineer seeking biennial renewal for each two (2)-year period thereafter shall, as a prerequisite to renewal, submit satisfactory evidence to the Board of having obtained twenty-four (24) PDHs the two (2) years immediately preceding application for renewal. At least thirteen (13) of the PDHs claimed shall address Health, Safety and Welfare issues and technical competency. For registrants renewing a certificate of registration that expires prior to 2023, up to twelve (12) carryover PDHs from the preceding renewal period may be included in the total PDHs claimed. For registrants renewing a certificate of registration that expires in 2023 and thereafter, excess PDHs may not be carried over to a future renewal period.

(c) A new registrant is not required to satisfy the continuing education requirements prescribed in this chapter as a prerequisite for initial registration. However, at the time of first registration renewal, the registrant must demonstrate completion of the required continuing education.

(d) Individuals reapplying for registration shall, as a prerequisite to registration, submit evidence satisfactory to the Board of having obtained twenty-four (24) PDHs (thirteen (13) of which shall address Health, Safety and Welfare issues and technical competency) during the twenty-four (24) months immediately preceding reapplication.

(e) As an alternative to the requirements listed in 0120-05-.04(2)(a)-(d), a registered engineer may meet the continuing education requirement by obtaining twelve (12) PDHs per calendar year, at least seven (7) of which shall address Health, Safety and Welfare issues and technical competency. For registrants renewing a certificate of registration that expires prior to 2023, up to twelve (12) carryover PDHs from the preceding renewal period may be included in the total PDHs claimed. For registrants renewing a certificate of registration that expires in 2023 and thereafter, excess PDHs may not be credited to a future calendar year.

(a) A registered landscape architect seeking biennial renewal for the first time after initial registration shall, as a prerequisite to renewal, submit satisfactory evidence to the Board of having obtained twelve (12) PDHs the two (2) years immediately following initial registration and immediately preceding application for renewal. At least seven (7) of the PDHs claimed shall address Health, Safety and Welfare issues and technical competency.

(b) A registered landscape architect seeking biennial renewal for each two (2)-year period thereafter shall, as a prerequisite to renewal, submit satisfactory evidence to the Board of having obtained twenty-four (24) PDHs the two (2) years immediately preceding application for renewal. At least thirteen (13) of the PDHs claimed shall address Health, Safety and Welfare issues and technical competency. For registrants renewing a certificate of registration that expires prior to 2023, up to twelve (12) carryover PDHs from the preceding renewal period may be included in the total PDHs claimed. For registrants renewing a certificate of registration that expires in 2023 and thereafter, excess PDHs may not be carried over to a future renewal period.

(c) A new registrant is not required to satisfy the continuing education requirements prescribed in this chapter as a prerequisite for initial registration. However, at the time of first registration renewal, the registrant must demonstrate completion of the required continuing education in this rule.

(d) Individuals reapplying for registration shall, as a prerequisite to registration, submit evidence satisfactory to the Board of having obtained twenty-four (24) PDHs (thirteen (13) of which shall address Health, Safety and Welfare issues and technical competency) during the twenty-four (24) months immediately preceding reapplication.

(e) As an alternative to the requirements listed in 0120-05-.04(3)(a)-(d), a registered landscape architect may meet the continuing education requirement by obtaining twelve (12) PDHs per calendar year, at least seven (7) of which shall address Health, Safety and Welfare issues and technical competency. For registrants renewing a certificate of registration that expires prior to 2023, up to twelve (12) carryover PDHs from the preceding renewal period may be included in the total PDHs claimed. For registrants renewing a certificate of registration that expires in 2023 and thereafter, excess PDHs may not be credited to a future calendar year.

(a) A registered interior designer seeking biennial renewal for the first time after initial registration shall, as a prerequisite to renewal, submit satisfactory evidence to the Board of having obtained twelve (12) PDHs the two (2) years immediately following initial registration and immediately preceding application for renewal. At least seven (7) of the PDHs claimed shall address Health, Safety and Welfare issues and technical competency.

(b) A registered interior designer seeking biennial renewal for each two (2)-year period thereafter shall, as a prerequisite to renewal, submit satisfactory evidence to the Board of having obtained twenty-four (24) PDHs the two (2) years immediately preceding application for renewal (carryover hours, not exceeding twelve (12) hours, from the preceding renewal period may be included). At least thirteen (13) of the PDHs claimed shall address Health, Safety and Welfare issues and technical competency.

(c) A new registrant is not required to satisfy the continuing education requirements prescribed in this chapter as a prerequisite for initial registration. However, at the time of first registration renewal, the registrant must demonstrate completion of the required continuing education in this rule.

(d) Individuals reapplying for registration shall, as a prerequisite to registration, submit evidence satisfactory to the Board of having obtained twenty-four (24) PDHs (thirteen (13) of which shall address Health, Safety and Welfare issues and technical competency) during the twenty-four (24) months immediately preceding reapplication.

(e) As an alternative to the requirements listed in 0120-05-.04(4)(a)-(d), a registered interior designer may meet the continuing education requirement by obtaining twelve (12) PDHs per calendar year, at least seven (7) of which must be completed in Health, Safety, and Welfare and technical competency subjects acquired in structured educational activities. The remainder of the PDHs claimed may address general knowledge subjects relevant to the practice of interior design. Up to twelve (12) carryover PDHs from the preceding renewal period may be included in the total PDHs claimed.