New Jersey Engineers—Professional Ethics
- Course Number: R1034
- Credits: 2 hours
- Instructor: Ellen Huang, PE
- Price: $20
Course Outline
This course provides a practical overview of the laws, regulations, and ethical duties that govern the practice of professional engineering in New Jersey. It explains the role of the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, summarizes the principal statutes and administrative rules that affect day-to-day practice, and highlights common forms of professional misconduct that can lead to disciplinary action.
The course is intended to help licensees understand not only what the rules say, but also how those rules apply in ordinary professional situations such as practicing within one’s area of competence, supervising staff, signing and sealing documents, avoiding conflicts of interest, communicating with clients, responding to Board inquiries, and protecting the public when safety concerns arise.
An open-book quiz is included at the end of the course to reinforce the material and support compliance with New Jersey’s ethics continuing education requirement.
This course meets the requirements set forth by the New Jersey Board of Professional Engineers to complete a minimum (2) hours of continuing education in professional practice ethics during each biennial renewal period.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Describe the principal New Jersey statutes and administrative rules that regulate the practice of professional engineering;
- Recognize core standards of professional conduct, including duties related to competence, supervision, client communication, and protection of the public;
- Identify common types of misconduct that may result in Board discipline, including improper sealing, conflicts of interest, misleading advertising, and unauthorized practice; and
- Summarize the continuing education and professional responsibility expectations that apply to New Jersey licensees.
Course Content
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