Professional Development Hours (PDH) Requirements
The Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects and Engineers.
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Alaska - Continuing Educational Requirements:
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| Hours Required:
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24 PDH biennially (1 PDH unit = 1 CPC unit = 1 CPD unit)
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Renewal Date:
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December 31st (each odd year)
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| Board Approved Courses or Providers?
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The Alaska board does not pre-approve course providers nor specific courses. Each engineer must determine whether a CPC course satisfies their state board’s CPC requirements.
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| Approved Subject Matter:
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- Courses must be relevant to the engineer’s field of practice and may include content of a technical, ethical, or managerial nature.
- Subject matter must address the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
- Persons holding Alaska registration in more than one area must meet a minimum of 8 PDH per biennial period in each registration area.
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| Are Online Courses Allowed?
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Online, web-based courses are specifically listed as an approved activity, with no limit on the amount of hours received through online continuing education.
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PDH Carryover:
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12 PDH (max) may be carried forward into the next renewal period.
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| Other Specific Requirements:
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- Unacceptable CPC Units: The Board specifically states that personal self-improvement courses, equipment demonstrations, trade shows, or topics unrelated to the licensee’s field of practice will not be allowed for PDH credit.
- Reciprocity Allowance: If a registrant is currently registered in another jurisdiction which has mandatory CE requirements that are substantially similar to or exceed those of Alaska, the registrant may certify that he/she has met all CE requirements in that jurisdiction.
- Recordkeeping for Audit Purposes: PDH completion records must be maintained for a minimum of 4 years for audit purposes.
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Last updated: April, 2016
Last modified: Tuesday, 30 November 2021, 2:51 PM