Oregon Engineering Ethics: Lessons from Board Disciplinary Actions
This one-hour ethics course is designed for Professional Engineers licensed in Oregon who want to strengthen their understanding of ethical responsibilities, legal obligations, and professional standards. The course explains the role of the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying (OSBEELS) in protecting public safety, reviewing complaints, and enforcing disciplinary measures such as reprimands, fines, probation, suspension, or license revocation. Participants will learn how the Board investigates alleged violations and issues final orders that maintain the integrity of the profession.
Real-world case examples illustrate common causes of discipline in Oregon, including practicing with an expired license, failure to meet continuing education requirements, misrepresentation, unlicensed firm practice, failure to cooperate with Board audits, and serious ethical breaches. The course offers practical strategies to avoid these pitfalls, maintain compliance with Oregon’s engineering laws and rules, and commit to high ethical standards that promote public trust and professional accountability.
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 Oregon. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.
