Maryland Engineering Ethics: Lessons from Board Disciplinary Actions
This one-hour ethics course is tailored for Professional Engineers licensed in Maryland, emphasizing their obligation to protect public health, safety, and welfare through ethical and compliant practice. The course examines the role of the Maryland Board for Professional Engineers in regulating the profession, enforcing continuing education requirements, and disciplining licensees who violate engineering laws or ethical standards. Participants will learn how the Board handles disciplinary complaints—from initial review and investigation through hearings and the imposition of sanctions such as reprimands, fines, probation, suspension, or revocation of licensure.
Through real-world disciplinary case examples, the course highlights common types of violations including failure to maintain continuing education, practicing on an expired license, ethical breaches, misrepresentation, and failure to cooperate with Board investigations. Engineers will gain practical strategies to maintain compliance with Maryland’s laws, rules, and ethical standards while reinforcing their commitment to professionalism, integrity, and the safeguarding of public trust.
Learning Objectives
This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Describe the role of professional ethics in engineering practice.
- Identify common types of violations that lead to disciplinary action.
- Explain the disciplinary process used by state engineering boards.
- Analyze real disciplinary cases for lessons learned.
- Apply best practices to maintain compliance and ethical integrity.
- Understand state-specific rules and board approaches to discipline.
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We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted in Maryland. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.
