Md. Code Regs. 09.18.03.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 09.18.03.02 - Definitions

A. Approved Continuing Education Course.

(1) "Approved continuing education course" means a continuing education course approved by the Board. In order to qualify as the approved continuing education course, the continuing education course shall:

(a) Meet the criteria established by these regulations; and

(b) Be submitted in an outline form acceptable to the Board at least 2 months in advance of any regularly scheduled Board meeting in order to be considered at the respective meeting.

(2) Subject to the requirements set forth in §B(3) of this regulation, a course approved by the Interior Design Continuing Education Council shall be considered to be an approved course.

B. Continuing Education Course.

(1) "Continuing education course" means a course which contributes directly to the enhancement of professional competency of an individual to provide interior design services and has a clear purpose and objective of protecting health, safety, and welfare of the public.

(2) "Continuing education course" includes the following subject matter:

(a) Technical or aesthetic aspects of interior design or principles of sustainable design;

(b) Client relations and communications;

(c) Compliance with appropriate federal, State, and local laws and regulations, as related to the practice of interior design; and

(d) Other courses which foster improvement, advancement, and extension of professional skills and knowledge related to the practice of interior design.

(3) "Continuing education course" does not include marketing courses, unless otherwise determined by the Board.

C. "Continuing education unit (CEU)" means a unit of credit customarily used for continuing education courses. One CEU equals 10 hours of study in the approved continuing education courses.

D. "Qualified sponsor" means a national interior design organization, an accredited college or university, or any other entity recognized by the Board as qualified to offer continuing education courses.

E. "Sustainable design" means the design process that utilizes an integrative approach aimed at:

(1) The conservation of energy, water, and raw material resources;

(2) The prevention of environmental degradation; and

(3) The overall creation of healthy, livable, and productive environments.

Md. Code Regs. 09.18.03.02

Regulation .02 amended effective June 29, 2009 (36:13 Md. R. 899)