Louisiana Interior Design Continuing Education Requirements

Registered Louisiana interior designers are required to complete 5 hours of Continuing Education every calendar year.

• CE Requirement:  5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) every calendar year, all of which must qualify as Health, Safety & Welfare (HSW).
• Renewal Date:  December 31 of every year.
  
• CE Cycle:  Annual - Credits must be earned in the calendar year immediately preceding the license renewal date, meaning all credits must be earned between January 1 and December 31. 
  
• Acceptable Coursework:  The Louisiana Board of Interior Designers only accepts courses it has pre-approved. However, courses already IDCEC- or AIA-approved for HSW credits are automatically approved by the Board upon submission of a completed course approval form. Final discretion is up to the Board. 
• Reporting of Credits:  Licensees are required to submit proof of attendance (certificates from the course providers) through the LSBID licensing portal each year. Design Arts Seminars reports credits electronically whenever possible.
• Tracking of Credits:  Licensees are responsible for maintaining proof of successful completion of continuing education activities for at least 5 years following the license renewal for which credits were claimed.
• Audit:  All interior designers licensed in Louisiana are subject to audit by the Board and upon written request will need to provide documentation to support the credits claimed at renewal.
• Carry-over of credits:  Not permitted.
  
• Are you registered in another state? If so, check out the Interior Design Continuing Education Requirements. 
• Also maintaining a professional membership? Check out the continuing education requirements for ASID and IIDA.
  
• Have any questions? Post comments or questions on this blog or contact Design Arts Seminars, Inc.
  Source:
  • The Louisiana State Board of Interior Designers