NEW RULE FOR ARCHITECTS
Basic Requirements-Architects (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.
ENGINEERS, INTERIOR DESIGNERS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
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.
If someone wants to use college classes for their PDH, then 1 university semester hour = 15 PDH's; 1 university quarter hour = 10 PDH's
As of January 1, 2023, carryover PDHs are no longer permitted for the following design professions: architects, engineers, and landscape architects. (Rule 0120-05-.04 (1)(b), (2)(b), (3)(b))
The Board does not pre-approve continuing education courses or providers. It is the registrant’s responsibility to determine which activities meet the criteria of the continuing education rules. Also, please do not send continuing education documentation unless the Board notifies you that you have been selected for audit.