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Exploring How US States Differences for Ethics in Continuing Education

Posted by Justin Farrow on August 14, 2024 at 3:39pm in Continuing Education, Land Surveyor Education, License Requirements

12805555854?profile=RESIZE_400xEthics courses, while commonly required as part of the Continuing Education (CE) for Professional Land Surveyors, differ in terms of the specific requirements, the number of hours, and how these courses are integrated into the overall CE requirements. Here's a summary of how ethics courses differ by state:

1. Texas

  • Requirement: 3 CE hours in ethics or Act/Rules must be completed every year.
  • Annual Renewal: These hours must be completed annually and cannot be carried over to the next year.
  • Content: Ethics courses focus on professional conduct, ethical standards, and relevant state laws.

2. Minnesota

  • Requirement: 2 PDH in ethics are required every two years.
  • Carryover Limitation: Ethics hours must be earned within the biennium they are applied to and cannot be carried over.
  • Focus: The ethics courses must be directly related to professional conduct and ethical standards.

3. Nevada

  • Requirement: 2 of the 30 PDH required biennially must be in professional ethics.
  • Additional Requirement: 1 hour must also cover Nevada engineering statutes and regulations.
  • Flexibility: Ethics hours can be completed through various methods, including in-person, online courses, or self-study.

4. Illinois

  • Requirement: 2 hours out of 20 PDH must be in Professional Conduct (ethics) every two years.
  • Integration: These hours are part of the broader requirement, which also includes Statutes and Standards.

5. New Mexico

  • Requirement: At least 2 of the 30 PDH required biennially must be in ethics or business-related courses.
  • No Carryover: Ethics hours cannot be carried over to the next period, even if more than 2 hours are completed.

6. Nebraska

  • Requirement: 2 PDH in ethics or in the Nebraska Land Surveyors Regulation Act are required every two years.
  • Format: These hours can be completed online or in person, and they count towards the overall 30-hour requirement.

7. New York

  • Requirement: At least 1 contact hour in ethics is required every three years.
  • Focus: The course must focus on ethics related to professional practice, and it can be part of the broader 24 contact hours required.

8. Maryland

  • Requirement: 4 CPC units related to ethics, legal cases, or codes of conduct are required every two years.
  • Integration: These units are part of the 24 total CPC units required for license renewal.

9. Pennsylvania

  • General Inclusion: Ethics courses are generally part of the 24 PDH required every two years, but the specifics are not always separately emphasized.

Summary of Differences:

  • Frequency: Texas and Nevada have annual ethics requirements, while most other states require ethics courses biennially or triennially.
  • Hours Required: The number of hours dedicated to ethics varies from 1 hour (New York) to 4 hours (Maryland), with 2 hours being common in states like Minnesota, New Mexico, and Illinois.
  • Content and Flexibility: Some states, like Nevada and Nebraska, integrate ethics courses with specific state regulations, while others focus more broadly on professional conduct. Additionally, states like Texas and Nevada allow multiple methods (in-person, online, or self-study) to fulfill ethics requirements.
  • Carryover Rules: In many states, ethics hours must be earned within the specific renewal period and cannot be carried over, reflecting the importance of up-to-date ethical training.

These differences highlight the varying emphasis and flexibility that states place on ethics training for Professional Land Surveyors, ensuring that professionals are up-to-date on ethical standards relevant to their practice.

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State Required Hours Allowed Course Types Requirements for Course Creators
Alabama 15 Online, in-person, webinars Course must align with the state’s surveying standards and cover topics relevant to state regulations.
Alaska 24 Online, in-person, webinars Courses should provide practical skills and technical updates, adhering to state’s licensing requirements.
Arizona Varies Online, in-person, webinars Creators must include industry best practices and legal compliance with Arizona land surveying laws.
Arkansas 30 Online, in-person, webinars Focus on state-specific survey methods and offer both theoretical and hands-on experience.
California Varies Online, in-person, webinars Creators need to ensure course meets California’s licensing standards and includes ethics training.
Colorado None N/A No CE required, but optional courses must align with modern surveying practices.
Connecticut Varies Online, in-person, webinars Creators should emphasize legal and regulatory updates specific to Connecticut.
Delaware 24 Online, in-person, webinars Must address state-specific laws and regulations and provide practical solutions to common survey challenges.
Florida 24 Online, in-person, webinars Focus on coastal surveying and ethical considerations in Florida’s unique geographic environment.
Georgia 15 Online, in-person, webinars Courses must cover the state's land surveying standards and integrate legal changes.
Hawaii None N/A No specific requirements, but creators should include updates on the latest technology and best practices.
Idaho 30 Online, in-person, webinars Courses should include a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical applications relevant to Idaho.
Illinois 20 Online, in-person, webinars Creators must ensure alignment with Illinois surveying regulations and provide continuing education in ethics.
Indiana 24 Online, in-person, webinars Courses should focus on state-specific surveying challenges and provide practical exercises.
Iowa 30 Online, in-person, webinars Creators must emphasize state regulations, practical experience, and hands-on learning.
Kansas 30 Online, in-person, webinars Courses must focus on local surveying challenges and best practices for accuracy and compliance.
Kentucky 8 Online, in-person, webinars Creators should provide detailed knowledge of state laws and integrate ethical standards into the curriculum.
Louisiana 8 Online, in-person, webinars Course must focus on Louisiana’s unique coastal and boundary surveying challenges.
Maine 8 Online, in-person, webinars Include a comprehensive overview of state-specific regulations and practical techniques.
Maryland 24 Online, in-person, webinars Course creators should address coastal surveying and legal updates pertinent to Maryland.
Massachusetts Varies Online, in-person, webinars Ensure that the course covers legal standards and technological advancements in land surveying.
Michigan 30 Online, in-person, webinars Creators should cover Michigan’s regulatory requirements and emphasize ethics and professionalism.
Minnesota 24 Online, in-person, webinars Must integrate updates on state laws and best practices in cold-weather surveying.
Mississippi Varies Online, in-person, webinars Focus on state-specific land use issues and technological advancements in surveying.
Missouri 20 Online, in-person, webinars Creators should include both theoretical and hands-on learning relevant to Missouri’s legal framework.
Montana 30 Online, in-person, webinars Include a focus on mountainous terrain surveying and updates on state land laws.
Nebraska 30 Online, in-person, webinars Ensure courses cover Nebraska-specific surveying challenges, including legal compliance.
Nevada 30 Online, in-person, webinars Courses should include desert land surveying techniques and local regulations.
New Hampshire 8 Online, in-person, webinars Emphasize state-specific regulatory and environmental factors in land surveying.
New Jersey 24 Online, in-person, webinars Must cover coastal and urban surveying practices in New Jersey.
New Mexico 30 Online, in-person, webinars Include state-specific boundary and desert surveying techniques.
New York 24 Online, in-person, webinars Creators should address legal changes and urban surveying techniques specific to New York.
North Carolina 30 Online, in-person, webinars Emphasize legal updates and practical surveying techniques for North Carolina.
North Dakota 30 Online, in-person, webinars Courses should focus on boundary issues and legal compliance specific to the state.
Ohio 24 Online, in-person, webinars Creators should include Ohio’s legal requirements, practical techniques, and case studies in land surveying.
Oklahoma 30 Online, in-person, webinars Course must align with Oklahoma's land surveying laws, focusing on both technical skills and ethics.
Oregon 30 Online, in-person, webinars Ensure courses address Oregon's specific environmental and legal considerations in land surveying.
Pennsylvania 24 Online, in-person, webinars Include state-specific legal updates, boundary disputes, and professional ethics.
Rhode Island 20 Online, in-person, webinars Focus on coastal and urban land surveying challenges in Rhode Island.
South Carolina 24 Online, in-person, webinars Ensure course material includes legal updates, ethics, and coastal surveying practices.
South Dakota 30 Online, in-person, webinars Creators should focus on state regulations and practical boundary surveying techniques.
Tennessee 30 Online, in-person, webinars Course should emphasize state-specific laws, boundary issues, and ethical considerations.
Texas 12 Online, in-person, webinars Ensure alignment with Texas’ legal standards and emphasize oil, gas, and boundary surveying.
Utah 30 Online, in-person, webinars Include a mix of desert land surveying techniques, state regulations, and ethical practices.
Vermont Varies Online, in-person, webinars Focus on rural land surveying techniques and Vermont’s specific land laws.
Virginia 16 Online, in-person, webinars Courses must emphasize legal updates, ethical conduct, and Virginia's unique surveying challenges.
Washington Varies Online, in-person, webinars Include coastal and environmental land surveying techniques and focus on compliance with Washington laws.
West Virginia 8 Online, in-person, webinars Course must cover local regulations and best practices for rural land surveying.
Wisconsin 20 Online, in-person, webinars Ensure coverage of Wisconsin’s legal requirements and focus on boundary disputes and ethics.
Wyoming Varies Online, in-person, webinars Course creators should emphasize rural surveying techniques and Wyoming’s state regulations.

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