Continuing Education
Welcome to the AIA Orlando Continuing Education Page!
Continuing education is required for all registered architects who practice in the state of Florida and are members of AIA. The Florida Statutes require architects to complete continuing education for licensure, while the AIA requires it for membership. Each is recorded separately, but can be interchanged, within certain guidelines.
The state of Florida requires 20 CEHs, with 16 hours in HSW biannually of every odd year. AIA requires 18 LU Hours, with 8 hours in HSW annually, due the end of the calendar year.
more information on CE Courses
View a complete list of CE courses.
INTERACTION BETWEEN THE TWO SYSTEMS
The state of Florida automatically accepts all registered and approved AIA courses.
AIA will accept all registered and approved courses by AIA Registered Providers, (AIA Orlando & AIA Florida is a Registered Provider). Courses by non-AIA Providers or Self-Designed Activities can be submitted by using the AIA/CES Self-Report Form.
AIA Orlando only registers its lectures, tours or seminars with the AIA, and not with the state of Florida, since the state of Florida automatically accepts all AIA registered and approved courses.
There are no transcripts for the state. It is the responsibility of the Registered Providers for the state of Florida to report the participants CEH's to the state. All architects are responsible for retaining proof of participation in all CE courses; which should be retained for three years following renewal.
CHECK YOUr AIA CE TRANSCRIPT
(AIA members only)
Find your transcript http://sparky.occe.ou.edu/ouaia/authentication/login.cfm?role=Member
AIA Continuing Education Transcripts will no longer be automatically mailed. The "official" CES transcript mailed from the University of Oklahoma is still available to members but by request only. Each member may still receive one free copy, while additional copies remain at $10 each. In most cases, the CES online transcript has become the transcript of preferred choice. Most states accept the online version with attached copies of membership cards. A copy of your driver's license is also recommended.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the difference between Self Designed Activity and Self-Reported Programs?
Self-Designed Activity is an educational activity designed by the learner, such as reading, viewing videos and using CD-ROMS. It is acceptable for HSW credit and recommended for a minimum of three hours. Self-Reported Program is a structured activity offered by non-AIA Registered Providers. Documentation of attendance/participation is required when reporting this as a state licensure requirement.
What qualifies for Health, Safety and Welfare?
Health is aspects of architecture that have salutary effects among users of buildings or sites and address environmental issues.
Safety is aspects of architecture intended to limit or prevent accidental injury or death among users of buildings or sites.
Welfare is aspects of architecture that engender positive emotional responses among, or enable equal access by, users of buildings or sites.
Is the 8 Hour HSW requirement in addition to the 18 LUH's for AIA?
No. Even though AIA records by Learning Unit Hours, they require that 8 hours of the 18 LUH's be in HSW.
What is the difference between Related and Optional Courses?
Related Courses are technical and professional subjects relative to HSW, while Optional Courses are any subjects related to the practice of architecture. These terms are used in conjunction with the abbreviations AR and AO for the state of Florida.
Who can I contact if I have a question?
- Karen Jones, Executive Director (407) 898-7006
- AIA/CES Records 800/605-8229, or
- Check out AIA-Online/CES Questions - www.aia.org
Sustainable Design
The AIA Board of Directors modified the AIA-member continuing education requirement to include 4 hours of education in sustainable design as part of the existing 18-hour annual requirement. This sustainable design requirement became effective in calendar year 2009 and extends through 2012.
About the Requirement
Sustainability has been a focus of architecture practice for more than 30 years, and the AIA has provided resources and tools to assist its members in better serving their clients and communities through environmentally responsible projects. The AIA Board of Directors recognized the need to again help prepare their colleagues and fellow practitioners respond to the latest challenge and opportunity facing the profession. The issue of climate change and the impact of buildings on carbon emissions created a new expectation among clients and the public to look to the expertise of architects for solutions that can help them leave a greener footprint. The AIA is responding to this growing demand for our members to assume greater leadership in addressing the challenges facing our planet.
Resources for AIA Members
This sustainable design mandatory continuing education requirement is for AIA membership renewal. However, some states may develop their own special continuing education requirements in addition to HSW. For verification of a specific state’s mandatory continuing education (MCE) requirement, please contact the state licensing board directly.
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