Courses to upgrade your professional development
Justice Facility Design & the Role of Plumbing Products for Health, Safety & Security
Description:
This CEU course explores the role of evidence-based building design in establishing an atmosphere of healing, autonomy, and growth in order to promote prisoner rehabilitation. Focus is given to ADA-compliant, ligature-resistant plumbing products and water management systems for a clean and secure environment.
Accredited by: AIA
1.25 AIA/CES Learning Units
AIA Approved
1.25 LU/HSW Hour
1 ASPE PDH
Course ID: AEC1585:1
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Vacuum Plumbing for Sustainable and “Future-Ready”Design
Description:
Vacuum plumbing accommodates restrictive site and structural concerns, no trenching or cutting of slab. This course will help you understand the benefits of Vacuum Plumbing as compared to traditional gravity plumbing and when it would apply.
Accredited by: AIA
Credit: 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour
Credit: 1 GBCI General Hour for LEED Professionals
AIA/HSW : Course Code: GAR22C
GBCI : Course Code: 0920023556
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Bidets: Water Does it Better
As bathroom routines evolve as we age, it’s important to specify a toilet equipment that can handle every user's needs. In this course we examine the bidet seat and how it can transform life for every age of user. We will discuss the needs of different age groups, genders, and those that experience mobility issues. After learning about the newest technology in bidet seats, you’ll be left wondering why anyone would choose to keep their bathroom habits the same.
Learning Objectives
- Discover the trending worldwide bidet usage and all of its health, safety, and welfare benefits
- Understand how bidets can help promote better health and hygiene for different age groups and assist in environmental sustainability
- Learn about bidet features that cater to the luxury wellness of every user
- Review installation and code requirements to ensure the safest possible bidet experience
This unit is equivalent to one (1) hour of professional development.
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Designing Commercial Restrooms With Hygiene, Safety, and Wellness in Mind
Almost 80% of Americans spend time in a commercial restroom weekly, and it’s important to prioritize the spaces we often use. It’s an essential space to our busy lives and should cater to our values of cleanliness, safety, efficiency, and durability. In this course, participants will learn about designing the ultimate commercial restroom. The course will discuss the essential items of a commercial restroom and the questions to ask in order to specify the right products. We will review in detail the importance of a proper toilet seat and the benefits it offers to the users and maintenance staff. Finally, participants will explore installation guidelines and requirements to create the ultimate commercial restroom that promotes health, hygiene, safety, and wellness.
Learning Objectives
- Understand occupant values in a commercial restroom and the applications which will elevate the safety, durability, and cleanliness of the environment
- Identify factors in a commercial bathroom that can enhance occupant health, safety, and welfare
- Discuss important safety technologies for toilets and toilet seats in commercial settings
- Learn how to create safe, accommodating public restrooms through ADA requirements and Universal Design principles
This unit is equivalent to one (1) hour of professional development.
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Color Integration in the Kitchen
Coordinating color and design schemes are challenging for most homeowners because it requires knowledge about color and design looks. Both of these may not be understood well because culture and tradition affect our use of color. In addition, lighting affects how color will appear in a designed space. It gets confusing fast – so let’s take a look at how we can apply color and light with some design looks to create a personalized, color-coordinated design scheme.
Learning Objectives
- Discover ways color and light can help influence design schemes and the mood of a space
- Review color as an influence on occupants' emotional wellbeing and how color can demonstrate diverse and cultural meanings
- Understand popular kitchen design looks and how it can benefit occupant health and welfare
- Engage in a discussion to utilize all elements and principles of design to bring a space to life
Accepted by: AIA, ASID, IDC, IDCEC, IDS, IIDA, NARI, NKBA and 50 licensing boards
This unit is equivalent to one (1) hour of professional development.
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The Kitchen Water Hub - Beyond the Sink & Faucet
This course qualifies for one (1) unit of CEU's
- AIA
- IDCEC
- NKBA
This unit is equivalent to one (1) hour of professional development.
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Conserving Water and Energy: Electric Tankless Hot Water Heaters
Description:
Energy prices and sources, environmental concerns, and water shortages are significant problems and it is important to produce hot water in a manner that addresses these issues. This course explains how electric tankless water heaters (ETWHs) do this while also improving health and safety conditions and reducing costs. The course includes descriptions of many types of ETWHs and the basic calculations and selection criteria.
Accredited by: AIA
1 AIA HSW/Learning Unit
ASPE 0.10 PDH
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Designing the Perfect Hospitality Bathroom
Accredited by: AIA
Credit: 1 LU (1.0 hour)
AIA/HSW : Course Code: CEU10050
Accredited by: IDCEC, NKBA and NARI
Credit: 0.1 (1.0 hour)
IDCEC : Course Code: CEU-110245
NARI : Course Code: CEU10050
NKBA : Course Code: N/A
Description:
This course focuses on bathroom hospitality design and how good designs can lead to future savings. In this course we will go over some of the major complaints from guests about hotel bathrooms. We will then discuss improvements that can be made and the impact it can have not only to the hotel guests, but also to the hotel staff and ownership. We will go over the need for ADA compliance and solution based products that can lead to better hospitality bathroom designs.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will review the major hotel bathroom complaints by hotel guests and analyze the changes that can be implemented for the health, safety and welfare of its occupants
- Participants will learn about good design and architecture that can be beneficial to the housekeeping crew, ultimately leading to future savings for hotel owners
- Participants will evaluate the different classes of hotels and how they affect product specifications as well as their need for ADA compliance
- Participants will gain the knowledge of solution based products and its importance in hospitality design
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Inclusive Restroom Design in Public Bathrooms
Description:
Inclusive design is a win-win for customers and businesses. It shows the business supports the assumption that public spaces should be functional for all users no matter their age, health, or abilities. The commitment to inclusivity encompasses promoting and respecting everyone’s right to choose a washroom. This course explores the benefits of inclusive spaces and discusses the sustainable, hygienic, functional, and distinctive design and material options for inclusive public bathrooms.
What is inclusive restroom design
CEU Applicible for: AIA/CES, AIA, HSW, AIBD, AIC, ASPE CPD, BOMI, CCIDC, ICC, IDCEC, NAHB, InterNachi, LSBAE, NKBA, NARI, RCEP, RMMI, AAA, AANB, AAPEI, AIBC, CAHPI, CSC, NLAA, NWTAA, OAA, OntarioACHI, OAQ, SAA
Inclusive Restroom Design in Public Bathrooms
Description:
Inclusive design shows that a business supports the assumption that public spaces should be functional for all users no matter their age, health, or ability. This includes promoting and respecting everyone’sright to choose a washroom appropriate for them regardless of theirgender expression, gender identity, or biological sex. This course explores the benefits of gender-neutral spaces and discusses thesustainable, hygienic, functional, and distinctive design and material options for gender-neutral public bathrooms.
Accredited by: AIA
1.00 AIA/CES Learning Unit
AIA approved course
1.00 HSW/LU Hour
0.10 ASPE PDH
Course ID: NM01AIA
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The Future of Health and Wellness in Smart Homes
Description:
Many around the world look to escape the modern stresses of life by incorporating healthier options of living including the implementation of Smart Home Technologies. Wellness technology at home has evolved over the years and in this course, participants will learn about the recent shift towards wellness-oriented smart home design and its marketplace. We'll discuss smart home technology that benefits air quality, natural light, comfort-focused sleep technology, water purifiers, steam shower systems and many more. As we go through these topics, we'll consider the key benefits and how wellness technology can improve the health, safety, and welfare of our lives.
Learning Objectives
Review the home wellness-oriented market size and its statistics with a focus on air quality, natural light, better sleep, and water purification
Discover smart home technologies that can improve occupants’ health, safety, and welfare
Analyze the positive effects of wellness technology on an individual's time & organization, interpersonal connections, and physical & mental health.
Understand and integrate intelligent primary bathroom design with health, wellness, and steam shower technology
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Thermasol - All About Steam Showers and How to Create Your Personal Spa
Description:
This course provides information to help make the addition of steam to projects a natural and logical decision, while keeping a client’s space and time considerations in mind. The course explains, from an A&D perspective, how the addition of steam makes sense for clients since steam offers a subtle yet effective way to maintain and enhance healthy lifestyle choices regardless of the square footage already planned for the shower. The presentation also provides detailed information on how steam provides the genesis for the idea of a beautiful relaxation space when added to the shower and bathroom design already drawn on the plans. In addition the participants will learn about smart shower options that provide cleaner designs and a richer user experience.
Learning Objectives
Participants will learn about specifications, installation and proper guidelines for steam and smart showers
Participants will be presented with the proper maintenance and operation of a steam generator
Participants will examine the science behind steam and it’s health benefits.
Participants will learn about the technology and design behind steam shower systems.
Participants will review the benefits of smart showers
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Thermasol - Health + Green + Sanctuary = Steam
Description:
After attending this presentation, you will be able to: 1. Educate your clients on the every day health benefits of continuous steam use. 2. Understand the importance of Green Products in the home and how a steam shower fits into the category of green living highlighting water conservation. 3. Connect alternative therapy options to customize your clients desired sanctuary. 4. Retain the 3 basic steps/points in order to confidently specify a steam shower for current and future projects after leaving this presentation.
Learning Objectives
Retain the 3 basic steps/points in order to confidently specify a steam shower for current and future projects after leaving this presentation.
Understand the importance of Green Products in the home and how a steam shower fits into the category of green living highlighting water conservation.
Connect alternative therapy options to customize your clients desired sanctuary.
Educate your clients on the every day health benefits of continuous steam use.
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Advances in Plumbing Design for Healthcare
Description:
Healthcare facilities are now striving to meet the needs of all patients to offer not only healthy and safe spaces, but inclusive spaces as well. This course reviews innovations in plumbing design and how these designs support trending healthcare needs, such as infection prevention, behavioral healthcare, and bariatric and ADA patients
Accredited by: AIA
1 AIA/CES Learning Unit
AIA approved course
Credit: 1.0 LU/HSW Hour
ASPE 1.00 PDH
Course ID: WH02AIA
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Ligature-Resistant Solutions for Behavioral Healthcare Facilities
Description:
The design of behavioral healthcare facilities should address thetherapeutic and safety needs of patients and staff while meetingthe applicable codes and regulations. Reviewed in this course areligature-resistant products developed for patient rooms and bathrooms that strike the balance between providing the safest universal design solutions while creating a non-institutional environment.
Accredited by: AIA
1.25 AIA/CES Learning Unit
AIA approved course
Credit: 1.25 LU/HSW Hour
ASHRE 1.25 PDH
Course ID: WH02AIA
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Designing for Healthcare: Wet Environments
Description:
This one-hour informative seminar, presented in partnership with Altro, examines wet environments in healthcare facilities and the proper specifications for appropriate interior finishes for use in these spaces to promote safety and security for both patients and staff alike.
Accredited by: AIA
AIA and IDCEC 1.00 LU
Credit: AIA and IDCEC 1.00 HSW
Course ID: AEC758
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Safe Healthcare Water Delivery
Description:
Just as healthcare providers strive to stop the spread of disease in the body, so too are facilities trying to stop waterborne viruses and bacteria before they get out of control. This course highlights the concerns and consequences of improper water delivery in healthcare facilities and discusses why they are embarking on a systems approach and using a monitoring system to manage infection control.
Accredited by: AIA
1 AIA/CES Learning Unit
AIA Approved
1 LU/HSW
1 ASPE PDH
Course ID: AEC1722
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Wash Your Hands One More Time
Description:
This course outlines the proper handwashing techniques, especially for healthcare and food preparation contexts; explains how germs, viruses, and bacteria are spread and where sanitation problems with sinks may reside; and describes how to select and specify the most appropriate washup, infection prevention, and scrub sinks, countertops, and fitments.
Accredited by: AIA
1 AIA/CES Learning Unit
AIA Approved
1 LU/HSW
1 ASPE PDH
Course ID: AEC1499
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