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  • Maryland Laws and Rules for the Professional Engineering Practice

    Credits: 2 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course provides licensed professional engineers in Maryland with a comprehensive review of the state-specific legal and regulatory framework governing the practice of engineering. Emphasizing compliance, ethics, and professional responsibility, it examines the Maryland Code, the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), and the operational rules enforced by the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers. The course includes detailed coverage of licensure requirements, use of professional seals, standards of conduct, continuing professional competency, and disciplinary procedures. It is designed to fulfill Maryland’s ethics and law PDH requirement and equip practitioners with the knowledge needed to maintain legal and ethical standing in their professional activities.

    Topics:

    Upon completing this course, participants will be able to: 
    • Interpret key elements of Maryland’s laws and regulations pertaining to engineering licensure and practice. 
    • Describe the structure and authority of the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers. 
    • Apply rules regarding the use of seals, license renewal, and continuing education. 
    • Recognize acts that constitute professional misconduct and understand disciplinary proceedings. 
    • Demonstrate ethical decision-making within the legal parameters established by Maryland law.

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    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.

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    Intended Audience: This course is intended for Licensed professional engineers practicing in Maryland or those seeking to understand Maryland’s specific regulatory framework for engineering practice.

    Publication Source: Cadistics Courseware

    Donald Parnell, PE