What is the relation between HSW and state mandatory continuing education (MCE) requirements?
Regardless of the name, both the AIA and state licensing boards base their programs on the contact hour. A majority of states are requiring a minimum of eight contact hours of HSW for their MCE. The AIA/CES requires eight contact hours of HSW from a structured provider. Some states allow some forms of self-reporting. Due to the quality assurance issues posed by the states, the AIA does not accept self-designed reporting for HSW credit. CAUTION!! For members’ self-reporting structured activities, it has become very important that you clearly report all HSW programs and activities separately, ensuring they are clearly identified. The failure to do so could result in the loss of your license due to noncompliance of state MCE requirements.
