Regulation .04 Qualifying Programs.

Programs shall meet at least the following criteria in order to be considered qualifying programs:

(1)

Maintain and enhance professional competency of professional engineers; and

(2)

Foster improvement, advancement, and extension of professional skills and knowledge related to the practice of engineering.

Qualifying programs shall have the following content areas:

(1)

Technical, research, analytical, or design aspects of engineering;

(2)

Laws and regulations applicable to the practice of engineering in Maryland;

(3)

Engineering-related computer hardware and software topics;

(4)

Standards of practice or care;

(5)

Professional engineering ethics;

(6)

Project management, risk assessment and management, or emergency and disaster management; or

(7)

Similar topics aimed to maintain, improve, or expand the skills and knowledge relevant to the licensee’s field of practice.

The determination of whether the activity constitutes a qualifying activity is within the discretion of the Board.