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  • 2023-25 Florida Ethics: Case Study of Disciplinary Actions

    Credits: 1 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This ethics course provides a general overview of Florida Statutes and Administrative Code governing the practice of engineering in the state of Florida. A summary of the FBPE's complaints process, continuing educational requirements, and an overview of the most common and recent disciplinary action rulings against PEs and non-engineers.

    Topics:

    • Florida Statutes (FS) and Administrative Code (FAC)
    • FBPE’s Complaints Dept.
    • Who can file a complaint?
    • Anonymous and malicious “Bad Faith” complaints
    • Access to public records concerning disciplinary actions
    • Licensees convicted of a crime in any jurisdiction
    • CE Requirements in the State of Florida
    • The most common reason for disciplinary actions by FBPE
    • Typical rulings and fines imposed upon licensee
    • Suspended license to practice
    • Voluntary relinquishment of license to practice
    • Licensee failed to respond to the administrative complaint
    • Negligence in the practice of engineering (material deficiencies)
    • Being disciplined due to criminal activity
    • Engineering with a delinquent or suspended license
    • Violating order of the Board
    • The unlicensed or unlawful practice of engineering

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
    (must be logged into your user account)


    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is intended for all actively licensed Professional Engineers practicing within the state of Florida..
    Publication Source: original content developed by Cadistics Courseware

    Donald Parnell, PE

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