Pennsylvania Engineering Ethics: Lessons from Board Disciplinary Actions
This one-hour ethics course is tailored for Professional Engineers licensed in Pennsylvania, focusing on their responsibility to uphold public safety, health, and welfare through ethical, compliant practice. The course reviews the role of the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists in setting professional standards, enforcing continuing education requirements, and disciplining engineers who fail to meet these obligations. Participants will learn how the Board manages complaints—from initial review and investigation to formal hearings and final orders that can include reprimands, fines, probation, suspension, or revocation of licensure.
Through real-world case examples, the course highlights common violations such as practicing with an expired license, failing to complete required PDH hours, misrepresentation, unethical conduct, and failure to respond to Board audits or inquiries. Engineers will gain practical strategies to avoid these violations, maintain compliance with Pennsylvania’s rules and regulations, and strengthen their commitment to professionalism, integrity, and the public interest.
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 Pennsylvania. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.
