Maryland–Minimum Standards of Practice & Ethics: 4 PDH
$24.00
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OR SKILL OBTAINED
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Explain the standards of practice for boundary surveys in Maryland
- Understand the reasons for and why
- Discuss the final products of a properly performed survey
- Discuss accuracy and tolerance requirements
- Describe the value of being a Professional and discuss the various aspects of professionalism
- Understand the responsibilities of being a professional land surveyor
- Discuss ethical principles and codes of conduct including the land surveyor’s ethics creed and cannons
- Discuss the nine aspects of the principles of land surveyor ethics
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a twenty (20) question multiple-choice quiz. The quiz can be retaken unlimited times until a passing grade of 70% or better is earned. This course satisfies four (4) professional development hours (PDH) of continuing education.
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