LICENSED DESIGNER CONTINUING EDUCATION
An affidavit must be submitted to the Office of Professional Regulation every two years confirming completion of 12 Continuing Education credit hours, including at least 4 credit hours of practical soil training. The credit hours for each course or conference must be endorsed by the Drinking Water and Groundwater Protection Division of the DEC. The following tables provide a list of pre-endorsed courses and conferences for 2023.
If you would like to request credit hours for training not listed below please email the course details (organization, title, location, date, duration, and content) to Cristin Ashmankas.
*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION*
We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the amount and availability of educational courses. Therefore, CE extensions can be requested with your on-time, online renewal of Class A, B and BW licenses. You will need to renew your license prior to its expiration date to be eligible. Please select the option that states: “I have not met the CE requirement,” when processing your renewal and explain why you have not met the CE requirement. Once OPR receives your completed online renewal, an extension will be granted, and you will be notified by email.
Further information on COVID-19 Impacts from the OPR can be found here.
2023 CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES
The courses provided in this list are for reference only. The Department of Environmental Conservation is not responsible for course changes or incorrect links on third party websites. Every effort will be made to keep this list updated. It is the responsibility of the licensee to find and obtain the required CEs.
ONLINE: The courses in the table below are completely virtual and may be taken at any time.
| Soil Credits | Non-Soil Credits | Course Name and Description | Information and Registration Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NPCA: Building Smarter with Climate Resilient Infrastructure | Registration Information | |
| 7 | C07-002: Wastewater Treatment Processes and Systems | Registration Information | |
| 8 | C08-003: Wastewater Treatment System Performance Requirements | Registration Information | |
| 2 | URI/OWRC OWT 160: Nitrogen in the Environment and OWTS | Registration Information | |
| 4 | Challenges and Strategies for Implementing Environmental Sequence Stratigraphy | Registration Information | |
| 2 | Water Well Basics: Things to Keep in Mind Managing Lands with Wells | Registration Information | |
| 3 | NOWRA Introduction to Onsite & Wastewater | Registration Information | |
| 1 | NOWRA Operation and Maintenance | Registration Information | |
| 4 |
NOWRA Soil Evaluation, Treatment, and Dispersal |
Registration Information | |
| 1 | NOWRA Troubleshooting Flows | Registration Information | |
| 1 | NOWRA Troubleshooting Tanks | Registration Information | |
| 1 | NOWRA Troubleshooting Pumps and Controls | Registration Information | |
| 1 | NOWRA Troubleshooting Soil Treatment Areas | Registration Information | |
| 1 | NOWRA Troubleshooting Media Filters | Registration Information | |
| 1 | NOWRA Troubleshooting Microbiology | Registration Information | |
| 1 | NOWRA Troubleshooting Aerobic Treatment Units | Registration Information | |
| 1 | NOWRA Troubleshooting Drainfield Malfunctions | Registration Information | |
| 2 | NOWRA Design: Soil Properties | Registration Information | |
| 2 | NOWRA Design: Soil Water Movement | Registration Information | |
| 1 | NOWRA Design: Septic Tanks | Registration Information | |
| 1 | NOWRA Design: Aerobic Treatment | Registration Information | |
| 1 | NOWRA Design: Making Infiltrative Decisions | Registration Information | |
| 1 | NOWRA Design: Pressure Distribution | Registration Information | |
| 1 | NOWRA Planning for Sustainability | Registration Information | |
| 2 | NOWRA Assessments and Solutions | Registration Information | |
| 2 | NOWRA Alcohol and Beer Wastewater Treatment | Registration Information |
The courses in the table below have specific date and times and may be offered in-person, virtual, or some combination.
|
DATES |
SOIL CREDITS |
NON-SOIL CREDITS |
DESCRIPTION |
information and |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2023 | 3 | URI NEOWTP: Bottomless Sand Filter Design and Installation online | Registration Information | |
| March 13 & 14, 2023 | 5 per day | GSOWA's 34th Annual Spring Septic System Conference Manchester, NH | Registration Information | |
| April 6 & 7, 2023 | 4 |
VTC Workshop: Residential Onsite Wastewater Disposal Systems - Preparation for Class A Written Exam |
Registration Information | |
| April 13, 2023 | 4 | URI NEOWTP: Innovative and Alternative Technologies in person at URI | Registration Information | |
| April 20, 2023 | 2 | URI NEOWTP: All About Series: Sand Media in person at URI | Registration Information | |
| May 11, 2023 | 1 | Impacts of COVID-19 on Pharmaceuticals in Wastewater Treated for Beneficial Use online | Registration Information | |
| May 23, 2023 | 4 | VTC Workshop: Field Description of Soils - VT Preparation of Class A Field Exam | Registration Information | |
| June 1, 2023 | 2 | URI NEOWTP: All About Series: Septic Tanks in person at URI | Registration Information | |
| June 2, 2023 | 4 |
URI NEOWTP: Basic Soils Information Applied to the Siting and Operation of OWTS in person at URI |
Registration Information | |
| June 8, 2023 | 2 | URI NEOWTP: AutoCALCS - Bottomless Sand Filters in person at URI | Registration Information | |
| June 8 & 9 , 2023 | 4 | VTC Workshop: Residential Onsite Wastewater Disposal Systems - Preparation for Class A Written Exam | Registration Information | |
| June 9, 2023 | 4 | URI NEOWTP: Advanced Soil Morphology: Understanding Depth to Seasonal High Water Table in person at URI | Registration Information | |
| July 18, 2023 | 4 | VTC Workshop: Field Description of Soils - VT Preparation for Class A Field Exam | Registration Information | |
| August 25, 2023 | 3 | VTC Workshop: Alternative and Pressurized Wastewater Disposal Systems -Preparation for Class B Exam | Registration Information | |
| October 27, 2023 | 3 | VTC Workshop: Preparation of Class BW Exam | Registration Information | |
| October 27, 2023 | 4 | 2 | Merrimack County Conservation District: Soil Field Day | Registration Information |
| October 27, 2023 | 4 | Practical Solutions for Mound Systems in Fine Textured Soils: How Big is Too Big? | Registration Information | |
| October 30, 2023 | 4 | Measuring Water Movement in Soil Via a Compact Constant Head Permeameter (Amoozemeter) | Registration Information | |
| November 9, 2023 | 4 | URI NEOWTP: Recent Advances in Onsite Wastewater Research in person at URI | Registration Information | |
| Any 3 day scheduled Offering | 4 | 2 | NETTCP Soils and Aggregate Inspector Certification Course | Registration Information |
Previously approved Licensed Designer Continuing Education Courses: 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016