3211.1 The Board, at its sole discretion, may approve continuing education programs that contribute to the growth of an applicant in professional competence in the practice of interior design and which meet the other requirements of this section.

3211.2 To qualify for approval by the Board, a continuing education program shall:

(a) Provide instruction in one (1) of the following subjects:

(1) An area of practice enumerated in § 3209 of this chapter;

(2) An area of knowledge which advances consumer protection; or

(3) An area of health, safety, and welfare; and

(b) Be prepared, offered, administered, or accepted by one (1) of the following:

(1) An entity holding organizational membership in the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) or its successor organization; or

(2) The Council for Interior Design Qualification (CIDQ).

3211.3 Prior to attending a program, an applicant must verify whether IDCEC has approved the program.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 5441 (May 9, 2008); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 9963, 9964 (August 17, 2012); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 71 DCR 008015 (July 12, 2024).