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    Explore our extensive library of continuing education courses that can be taken on-demand, via in-person sessions or over a live webinar. Visit AEC Daily to take our on-demand courses at no cost. To request a live presentation, please complete this form


    Accessibility for All

    Accessibility for All

    AIA 1.0 LU/HSW, ASPE 1.0 CEU, IDCEC 0.1 LU/HSW, NKBA 0.1 CEU

    Because deciphering the Americans with Disabilities Act can be complicated, this course takes an in-depth look at the ADA. You will learn and understand the finer points of what the ADA is, what it means, and the history and purpose of the act. Focusing on the “Public Accommodations” title of the act, the course will explore how the ADA affects the plumbing industry and products. The course will take a deeper look at rules and requirements for drinking fountains and sinks and move into ADA-approved plumbing solutions for long-term care facilities and homes for the aging-in-place community. 

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    Healthier Hydration for the Home

    Drinking Water Filtration: A Changing Landscape

    AIA 1.0 LU/HSW, ASPE 1.0 CEU

    Many communities face challenges related to the presence of harmful pollutants in their drinking water supply. This course examines the issues associated with these contaminants, focusing on lead, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and microplastics. It also discusses the government’s response to providing clean, safe water and innovations in point-of-use filtration systems designed to reduce toxic substances in drinking water and minimize the environmental impact of disposable plastic water bottles. 

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    Healthier Hydration for the Home

    Healthier Hydration for the Home

    AIA 1.0 LU/HSW, ASPE 1.0 CEU, D&DA 1.0 CEU, IDCEC 0.1 LU/HSW, NKBA 0.1 CEU

    This course explores the importance of staying hydrated and the effects dehydration can have on health and wellness. Learn about common types of contaminants in drinking water and the potential health effects of ingesting contaminated water. Discover gaps in consumers’ knowledge around what healthy hydration means, looks like and the role of filtration. Gain insight into how consumer lifestyle trends are driving the need for healthier and more sustainable water in the kitchen and beyond, and how consumers are meeting these needs. Finally, learn about some of the newest drinking water products and filtration systems available to consumers for cleaner, healthier, sustainable drinking water at home. 

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    The Art of Water

    Healthier & More Sustainable Hydration with Bottle-Filling Stations

    AIA 1.0 LU/HSW, ASPE 1.0 CEU, NKBA 0.1 CEU

    Adequate water consumption is essential to human health, and many turn to bottled water for convenience or out of concerns about the public drinking water supply. But bottled water presents its own water quality issues along with environmental impacts of disposable plastic bottles. This course explores bottle-filling stations that offer safer, convenient, sustainable hydration in a wide range of applications. Also reviewed are the features, benefits, and installation options of bottle-filling stations and how they contribute to drinking water requirements in the WELL Building Standard™ (WELL™) version 2. 

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    Healthy Hydration Design Elements in Hospitals

    Healthy Hydration Design Elements in Hospitals

    AIA 1.0 LU

    Healthy hydration is central to the health of patients and to hospitals. There are three hydration issues facing hospitals. First, nurses are not properly hydrated. This affects their mental acuity which can negatively affect job performance including patient safety. The course explores how to make water more accessible in ways that increase mental health and gives respite to nurses. Second, hospitals are embracing community health initiatives. This course looks at how supplying lead-free water at hospitals supports healthy communities. And, third hospitals are stepping up their commitment to green and sustainable operations. This course dives into how hospitals can reduce plastic usage through filtered water delivery units.

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    How Hospitals Can Balance Sustainability Goals with Water Safety

    How Hospitals Can Balance Sustainability Goals with Water Safety

    AIA 1.0 LU/HSW, ASPE 1.0 CEU

    Hospitals strive to meet sustainability goals but must also maintain the highest standards in water safety to keep patients, visitors and staff safe. This session will explore best practices to reduce water usage while also deploying accepted protocols to reduce the risk of Legionella and other hospital acquired infections (HAIs). Examples of how sustainability metric tracking can complement water management Joint Commission and CMS requirements will be examined.

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    Improving Patient Health through Flushing Best Practices

    Improving Patient Health through Flushing Best Practices

    AIA 1.0 LU/HSW, ASPE 1.0 CEU

    Understand the fundamentals of how flushing practices, a way to ensure water is moving through the hospital to reduce the risk of Legionella and other waterborne pathogens, improves the health and well-being of patients, particular those who are immunocompromised. The latest industry standards and practices will be explored that can directly be applied to a facility's water management plan. 

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    Lead Lowdown: Exploring the Dangers of Lead

    Lead Lowdown: Exploring the Dangers of Lead

    AIA 1.0 LU/HSW, ASPE 1.0 CEU, NKBA 0.1 CEU

    The prevalence of lead in drinking water isn’t an isolated issue. This course takes a deep dive into the dangers of lead and the harmful effects of consuming lead in drinking water, and answers basic questions about why lead is dangerous, how it got into our drinking water, where it is found and who is at risk. The course further reviews water regulations and discusses strategies to protect against this ubiquitous toxin, as well as developing approaches to proactively reduce lead contamination with the use of filtered water delivery units. 

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    Look Smart! Smart Connected Plumbing Fixtures for Commercial Restrooms

    Look Smart! Smart Connected Plumbing Fixtures for Commercial Restrooms

    AIA 1.0 LU/HSW

    How smart is your commercial restroom? Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss plumbing fixtures and features in smart connected restrooms. Participants will learn how to specify handwashing systems, touchless sensor faucets & soap dispensers, and sensor flush valves to create a smart and stylish commercial restroom in a variety of applications.

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    Power of Product Transparency and Sustainability

    Power of Product Transparency & Sustainability

    AIA 1.0 LU/HSW, ASPE 1.0 CEU, D&DA 1.0 CEU, IDCEC 0.1 LU/HSW, NKBA 0.1 CEU

    Material transparency is a growing initiative in the green and healthy building arena. The course reviews legislation that provides the baseline for healthy and sustainable materials, as well as discusses the limitations of those regulations. This course further explores the predominant green building programs and how material transparency can help achieve certification status from those programs. Attendees will leave this course with an understanding of how to access, analyze and apply material transparency to their projects and how to leverage these initiatives to support a healthier, more sustainable building industry. 

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    Sustainable, Stylish and Strong

    Sustainable, Stylish & Strong

    AIA 1.0 LU, NKBA 0.1 CEU

    Learn how kitchen sinks have evolved throughout the years. This course analyzes how lifestyle design trends, technology and resource availability have influenced the size, shape and material of the modern-day sink. You will explore the endless possibilities of designing your own custom sink and find out how stainless steel can be easily integrated into residential and commercial kitchens. 

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    The Kitchen Sink and Beyond

    The Kitchen Sink & Beyond

    AIA 1.0 LU, D&DA 1.0 CEU, IDCEC 0.1 LU, NKBA 0.1 CEU

    This course takes an in-depth look at the latest design considerations for the home. From sustainable choices to new trends, this course touches on many options to consider when building a new home or even making smart updates to an existing home, starting with the home’s core: the kitchen. 

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    Why Hands-Free Products are Key

    Why Hands-free Products are Key

    AIA 1.0 LU/HSW, ASPE 1.0 CEU, IDCEC 0.1 LU/HSW, NKBA 0.1 CEU

    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevention of germs and their spread has become increasingly important and remains a top priority. Public spaces have adopted new measures to address such concerns, implementing solutions designed to help combat the spread of germs. This presentation will discuss how germs spread; how opinions have changed pertaining to shared surfaces; how public spaces are evolving because of the COVID-19 pandemic; and how hands-free products are key to providing hygienic solutions. 

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