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  • Engineering Ethics and Responsible Charge

    Credits: 1 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides an overview of the responsibilities of being in responsible charge, and the ethical considerations faced by a licensed engineer who is in that position.

    Topics:

    • Engineering Ethics and Responsible Charge
    • Engineering Decisions and Extent of Control
    • Evaluating whether an Engineer is in Responsible Charge
    • Portions, Additions and Modifications of Projects
    • Sealed Documents and “Responsible Charge”
    • Delegation and Responsible Charge
    • Responsible Charge and Engineering Firms
    • Liability in Responsible Charge
    • Aiding and Abetting (or Assisting)
    • Within Area of Competence
    • Maintaining Integrity in Responsible Charge

    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 engineering professionals.
    Publication Source: Original Courseware

    Donald Parnell, PE

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