education/ceu

CEU Requirements

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.

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Interaction Between AIA and Florida
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 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 Florida only registers its courses with the AIA, and not with the state of Florida, since the state of Florida automatically accepts all AIA registered and approved courses.

AIA maintains a transcript for each member, which is mailed out annually in March, with the CE activity for the preceding year. It is also available on AIA Online; found under the heading of "Continuing ED."
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.

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. Four of those HSW hours need to also be SD - Sustainable Design Credits (until 12/31/12 reporting period)

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?
Call Eileen Johnson, Director of Operations at AIA Florida 850/222-7590 or email ejohnson@aiafla.org, AIA/CES Records 800/605-8229, or Check out AIA-Online/CES Questions - http://www.aia.org/ or the AIA CES Survival Guide