Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine March 2026

News Magazine March 2026

FEATURE STORY

Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing Approved Continuing Education Approved

AMAZING ANNOUNCEMENT! HVACRedu and Arkansas HVACR Association partner to offer Arkansas HVACR continuing education via an online format at a discount. HVACRedu has offered their brand of continuing education for many years and is recognized by NATE and HVAC Excellence as well as the US Department of Labor for their apprenticeship program. With over 2,600 hours of training from beginning to advanced, they are uniquely prepared to meet the industry’s educational needs in an online format. Chris Compton, founder of HVACRedu, and Tom Hunt, executive director of Arkansas HVACR Association, are excited to announce the partnership. The Association begins by offering 8 courses at special Association pricing. These courses are being approved by the Arkansas Department of Labor to meet the Arkansas Continuing Education requirement for license renewal. The CEU # is yet to be assigned. These courses provide 8 hours of CE during the three-year code cycle which is the new requirement for license renewal.

Eight hours of continuing education every three years.

With 8 hours of CE, the classes take longer and cost more; however, they provide excellent training for the newer licensee as well as the seasoned. The

initial offerings include 111 Electrical DC Theory

(approximately 18 hours to complete)

112 Electrical AC Theory Plus

( approximately 18 hours to complete) 113 Electrical Common Components ( approximately 18 hours to complete) 114 Electric Motors (approximately 21 hours to complete) 135 Heat Pumps (approximately 21 hours to complete) 138 Introduction to Mini Splits (approximately 15 hours to complete) 141 Refrigeration (approximately18 hours to complete) 143 Refrigeration Cycle Service Procedures (approximately 9 hours to complete) These courses are more for those wanting to improve their knowledge and skills as well as meet the requirements for license renewal. Even if you have completed school or been in the field for a few years, they make a good review. To learn more about the courses go to — a. www.HVACRedu.net/arhvacr b. Click on a course that interests you