This class addresses the issues that elders face when experiencing physical and/or mental decline. Some may find it increasingly difficult to continue using their own homes. Thanks to extensive research on accessible environments for those with disabilities, we can build new buildings that are far more accommodating for the elderly. Even in existing homes, modifications can be made gradually and as needed, just not as easily or efficiently as starting from a blank slate.
4 Hours
Approval Number: 9879234
Provider Number: 0009341
$47.99
4 Hours
Approval Number: 9879234
Provider Number: 0009341
Houses are gradually becoming prisons for the people living in them because the process of getting older unavoidably diminishes our capacity to maneuver. Stairs become an obstacle. Bathing becomes dangerous.
There are societal alternatives available that involve moving from private residences to communal living facilities. These provide differing degrees of supervision and care for individuals grappling with physical and cognitive challenges. However, only a small number of individuals are willing to relinquish their independence with such a move. We would rather age gracefully in the comfort of our own homes.
As elders face physical and/or mental decline, they may find it increasingly difficult to continue using their own homes. Thanks to extensive research on accessible environments for those with disabilities, we can build new buildings that are far more accommodating for the elderly. Even in existing homes, modifications can be made gradually and as needed, just not as easily or efficiently as starting from a blank slate.
Historical knowledge and technological advancements have paved the way for many of our elderly population to remain comfortably within their own homes. The only barriers that remain are necessary financial support, sufficient time allocation, strong determination, and an extensive spread of knowledge on how to effectively help them accomplish that goal.
Often work on projects involving older buildings that may require special attention due to aging issues such as structural deterioration, outdated systems, and accessibility barriers. A class focused on renovations needed due to aging can help architects learn how to identify and address these issues effectively.
Older buildings may not meet current building codes and regulations, which can create obstacles for architects looking to renovate or repurpose them. A class on renovations needed due to aging can provide architects with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate these challenges and ensure that their projects comply with relevant regulations.
Renovating older buildings requires a different approach than designing new construction projects. Architects must consider factors such as preserving historical elements, matching existing architectural styles, and integrating modern amenities in a way that respects the building's original character. A class specifically focused on renovations needed due to aging can provide architects with the specialized design techniques and strategies needed to successfully transform older buildings while preserving their unique character.
As the population ages, there is a growing demand for architects who specialize in renovating and repurposing older buildings. By taking a class on renovations needed due to aging, architects can position themselves as experts in this niche market and take advantage of new career opportunities in this rapidly growing field.
Class completions are reported to the DBPR.
Continuing Education credits for the 2/28 odd year renewal must be completed by 12/31 even year.
Refer to the Architecture Continuing Education Handbook for additional information.
Florida Architect Continuing Education Requirements
Architects are required to complete 24 hours of continuing education (22 hours in health, safety, and welfare related courses and 2 hours in the Florida Building Code advance course).
Florida Interior Designer Continuing Education Requirements
Interior Designers are required to complete 20 hours of continuing education (14 hours in health, safety, and welfare related courses, 2 hours in the Florida Building Code advance course, and 4 hours in optional or health, safety, and welfare related courses).
Advanced Course Requirement
Both Architect and Interior Design licensees are required to obtain a minimum of 2 hours of continuing education by completing an approved provider’s specialized or advanced course, approved by the Florida Building Commission, on the Florida Building Code, relating to the licensee’s respective area of practice for future renewals.
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Yes, but it is not necessary to pass this test in order to receive credit for this class.
Yes. You can proceed through the slides, activities, audio clips and video clips at your own pace. Take as long or as little time as you would like.
Yes. You should download or print this out for your records.
The class will be available for twelve months after the date of purchase.
Yes. Class completion will be reported to the DBPR. Your Education Pathways online account will have a history of the classes that you have taken, but you should retain a copy of your certificates of completion.
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Completing an online class is easy, even if your computer skills are not well developed. Instructions are clear.
Classes consist of slides that you may click through at your own pace. There are audio clips, some video instructions, activities like matching, drop and drag, pictures, visuals and case studies. Some classes have pop-up quizzes that are not scored. Some, depending upon the requirements of the agency that governs the industry, have final exams of multiple- choice questions. The classes are easy to take and move quickly, depending upon how fast the Learner wants to proceed.
Some industries require their licensees to maintain a fifty-minute hour of seat time and those slides are timed to assure that the requirement is met.
Yes, if the phone is in the landscape position but this is not the ideal way to enjoy or maximize what you learn from the class. A larger screen works very well and is much better to use. Also, some regulatory agencies prohibit taking continuing education classes on cell phones.
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Yes, participants typically have access to course materials, presentations, and resources for twelve months after purchasing the course. This allows for review and reference, ensuring continued learning and application of knowledge.
Education Pathways has a 100% money-back guarantee. Should a learner request a refund before the successful completion of a class not reported as completed, the refund will be processed immediately.
Yes. When you reach the end of the class, you will see the word “Certificate” on the left side of the screen. Click on it to download. The Certificate of Completion will have your name, license number, number of continuing education hours (CEU or PDH) and date of completion. This certificate will remain in the dashboard of your account.
Education Pathways’ courses are approved by your state to fulfill your licensing renewal requirements if your state or profession requires this. Course descriptions and the approval numbers from each state's licensing agency are on the course page.
It is always the responsibility of the professional to determine that they have enrolled in the correct classes to fulfill their requirements. Contact the agency that regulates your industry in your state to confirm your requirements.
Education Pathways has been providing online continuing education classes for more than twenty years. We guarantee that the classes are appropriate for the professions that we serve and that promise is supported by a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Education Pathways’ online classes provide an interactive learning experience that can be completed at your desired speed for a low cost. Learning by reading a book provides a different type of learning methodology at a significantly higher cost. If you want to revisit course information you can do so at any time within one year of purchasing the class. It is also possible to take a screenshot of a slide if you want to revisit it away from your computer.
Yes. If your profession requires that your credits be reported,. Education Pathways will do that promptly, usually within 24 hours. It sometimes takes the governing agency a few days to update your account. If reporting is not required, retain your Certificates of Completion for your records to confirm that you have completed the classes necessary to renew your license.
