Overview
Oregon registered architects must complete continuing education (CE) requirements as part of the registration renewal process.
This page provides information regarding:
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continuing education requirements,
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approved continuing education topics,
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renewal expectations,
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continuing education record retention,
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and the continuing education audit process.
Continuing education requirements help ensure that architects maintain current knowledge related to architectural health, safety, and welfare (HSW).
Continuing Education RequirementsRegistered architects in Oregon must complete:
- A minimum of 24 hours of continuing education (CE) prior to each registration renewal.
- Continuing education courses must be designated as the Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) course type to be considered eligible for acceptance if audited.
- OSBAE does not pre-approve courses. It is the registered professional's responsibility to determine whether a course will be accepted based on the course description and the course type shown on the certificate of completion.
- Continuing education requirements are available in OAR 806-010-0145.
Examples
Accepted course types
Not accepted by themselves
First Renewal Exception
Continuing education requirements are waived for the first renewal after initial registration.
Continuing Education Records
Registrants are responsible for maintaining documentation demonstrating compliance with continuing education requirements.
Examples of acceptable documentation may include:
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certificates of completion, and
- course transcripts from providers such as the American Institute of Architects, or the National Council of Architectural Registration Board
The Board recommends retaining continuing education records for at least:
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two years from the completion date.
Continuing Education Audit Process
The Board conducts a continuing education audit following each renewal season.
During the audit process:
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a percentage of registrants may be selected for review, and
- selected registrants must provide proof of continuing education completion.
If selected for audit, registrants will be required to submit:
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certificates of completion, or
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transcripts.
Important Renewal & Audit Information
Registration Renewal
Individual architect registrations expire:
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December 31 every other year.
Continuing Education Grace Period
Continuing education may be completed during the 60-day grace period following December 31 if:
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the late continuing education fee was paid during online renewal.
Continuing Education Audit Timing
Continuing education audits generally begin:
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in late March or early April, following the renewal period.
CE Audit Process Overview
The CE audit process generally follows these steps:
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Registrants complete continuing education requirements
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Renewal applications are submitted
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A percentage of registrants are randomly selected for audit
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Selected registrants are notified by the Board
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Registrants submit continuing education documentation
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The Board reviews submitted materials for compliance
CE Audit Flowchart
Note: The flowchart is provided as a visual overview of the continuing education audit process. The text-based process description above is provided to support accessibility and screen reader navigation.
Additional Information
Registrants are encouraged to review all continuing education requirements carefully prior to renewal.
Failure to maintain required continuing education documentation may affect:
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renewal eligibility,
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reinstatement eligibility, or
- audit compliance.