CEU Requirements
Overview
ASID bylaws and policies require all practitioner members (professional and allied members) to earn a minimum of 0.6 approved CEUs every two years. This is a required condition of membership. The current reporting period began Jan. 1, 2010 and will end Dec. 31, 2011. Paying your dues indicates that you agree to remain in compliance. If you need help finding CEUs in your area please contact your chapter and request information on upcoming events in your area. You can also take online courses for credit at anytime at ASID UNi.
This member requirement strengthens the interior design profession by improving individual attitudes, competencies, knowledge and skills in subject areas essential to the growth and success of the industry.
6 Hours Every Two Years
Practitioner members (professional and allied members) of the Society are required to complete six contact hours of continuing education coursework (equal to 0.6 CEUs) every two years.To qualify, coursework must be taken from an approved provider such as:
• IDCEC
• State Regulatory Board
• CIDA-accredited college/university
Reporting Period
The last reporting period has ended (Dec. 31, 2009) and the current reporting period for all practitioner members (professional and allied members) began Jan. 1 2010 and will end Dec. 31, 2011. (Only CEUs earned between Jan. 1, 2010, and Dec. 31, 2011, will fulfill the requirement.)
Reporting Compliance
During the last reposting period we asked members to report their compliance through an online mechanism. ASID wants to make reporting as easy as possible for members therefore we have slightly changed this process. Now when you pay your dues it indicates that you agree to remain in compliance with the CEU requirement because it is a required condition of membership. You do not have to submit any information about the courses you have attended and you do not have to report anything online. The only exception will be in the event you are one of the members selected for an audit, in which case more detailed records will be requested.
Automatic Extension from Last Reporting Period
If for some reason, you did not earned .6 CEUs for the last reporting period ending Dec 31, 2009, you will be granted an automatic extension to remedy the deficiency. In this case, you would be required to show that you’ve earned a total 1.2 CEUs or more by the end of the current reporting cycle, ending Dec. 31, 2012. (0.6 CEUs for last reporting period and 0.6 CEUs for the current reporting period= 1.2 CEUs)
Random Audits
A percentage of members will be randomly selected for audit during each reporting period. If you are selected for an audit, you must present ASID with the certificate of completion, or a summary report provided by NCIDQ or your state’s regulatory board.
Failure to Comply
Any member who fails to comply with the continuing education requirement may eventually be subject to a termination of Society membership in accordance with the requirements of the policy.
Frequently Asked Questions