Continuing Professional
Competency Requirements for
Professional Engineers
October 23, 2013
H. C. ‘Skip’ Harclerode, P.E., F.AICHE, F.NSPE
Chairman
Maryland Board for Professional Engineers
Maryland State Board for
Professional Engineers
The Board for Professional Engineers qualifies and
licenses persons seeking licensure to practice as a
professional engineer
The Board regulates the practice of engineering
under the provisions of Business Occupations and
Professions Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, Title
14 and the Code of Maryland Regulations, Title 9,
Subtitle 23
The Board investigates complaints against licensees,
as well as complaints related to unlicensed practice
The Board may issue a reprimand, suspend or revoke
a license and /or impose a fine
Maryland Board for Professional
Engineers
H.C. Harclerode II, P.E., Chair, Chemical Engineer
Steven A. Arndt, Ph.D., P.E., Vice Chair,
Mechanical Engineer
David G. Mongan, P.E., Civil Engineer
Sallye E. Perrin, P.E., Civil Engineer
Pastor Farinas, P.E., Electrical Engineer
Karl J. Rickert, P.E., Structural Engineer
Rosalind L. Yee, Consumer Member
Sandra J. Murphy, Consumer Member
HB 80
Supported by a number of organizations
including MSPE
Sign by Governor April 13, 2010
“The Board shall adopt regulations to require
a demonstration of continuing professional
competency...”
“The Board shall issue a retired status
license…”
Demonstration of CPC
§ 14-314 (f) Regulations - Continuing
professional responsibility.- The Board shall
adopt regulations to require a demonstration
of continuing professional competency for a
licensee as a condition of renewal of a license
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(1) continuing professional competency requirements do not apply to the
first renewal of a license;
(2) if a license expires on or before September 30, 2012, a licensee is not
required to fulfill the continuing professional competency requirements;
(3) if a license expires between October 1, 2012, and September 30, 2013,
a licensee is required to fulfill 50% of the continuing professional
competency requirements…; and
(4) if a license expires on or after October 1, 2013, a licensee is required to
fulfill the full continuing professional competency requirement...
Retired Status
§ 14-316 (a) Retired status license.- The
Board may issue a retired status license to an
individual who:
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(1) is currently licensed in Maryland as a professional
engineer;
(2) has been licensed as a professional engineer for at least
25 years, of which at least 5 years were in Maryland;
(3) is not the subject of a pending disciplinary action related
to the practice of engineering in this or any other state;
(4) submits to the Board an application on the form
approved by the Board; and
(5) pays to the Board a fee as set by the Board.
Retired Status (Cont.)
( b) Effect of retired status license.
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(1) The holder of a retired status license issued under this section
may not engage in the practice of professional engineering.
(2) The holder of a retired status license shall be permitted to use
the designation of "Professional Engineer, Retired".
(c) Reactivation.- The Board may reactivate
the license of the holder of a retired status
license if that individual:
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(1) submits to the Board an application for reactivation on the form
approved by the Board;
(2) meets all applicable continuing competency requirements
determined by the Board;
(3) is not the subject of a pending disciplinary action related to the
practice of engineering in this or any other state; and
(4) pays to the Board a reactivation fee as set by the Board.
Development of the Regulations
Board established a committee, Chaired by
David Mongan, to draft Regulations
Committee met several time in the fall of
2010 to develop draft Regulations
Publish draft Regulation in MD Register –
March 2011
Public Hearing – Spring 2011
Final Regulations – Summer 2011
CPC Committee
David Mongan – CE (Board Member and Chair
of Committee)
Steven Arndt – ME (Board Member)
Joe Spears – EE
John Kumm – Chem E
Manoj Jha – Representing Educators
Ed Hubner – Representing MSPE
Draft CPC Regulations
24 PDH Units – over two year period
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18 PDH Units in Category A (including 1 PDH in
ethics)
6 PDH Units in Category B
Carry Over Max 12
Category A
18 PDH Units in Category A (including 1 PDH
in ethics)
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Technical, Research, Design
Laws and Regulations Applicable to MD
Standards of Practice/Care
Ethics
Project Management
Risk Assessment/Management
Category B
6 PDH Units in Category B
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Business or Government Administration
Communication Skills, Personal
Management or Other Programs To Improve
Methods of Practice or Operation
Acceptable Programs
Maintain and enhance competency
Foster improvement, advancement skills
Provided by acceptable providers
Presented by qualified individuals
Stated purpose, defined content and clearly
stated time duration
Qualified Programs
University, College, etc Courses
Professional Workshops
Seminars
Technical Presentations
Self-Directed
Determination of Credit
 ½ Hour of Contact = ½ PDH
 1 CEU = 10 PDH’s
Presentation Methods
Live (classroom)
Televised
Videotaped
Audiotaped
Self study including on the web
Other Source of PDHs
Publish Paper/Book
Active Participation in Technical Society
(Officer/Committee)
Obtain Patent
Teaching
Supporting development of NCEES
examinations
Others
Not Acceptable Methods
Regular Employment
Marketing/Business Development
Time Management
CAD
Basic Computer Software
Authorized Providers
Pre-authorized – Technical Societies,
Colleges, NCEES, ACEC, ETC
Board approved after application
Licensee determined
Maintaining of Records
Licensee is responsible for maintaining
records
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Certificates of Participation
Transcripts
Description of Activity
Dates attended and presenters name
Etc.
CPC Reporting Form
CPC Assessment Form
Other issues
Reinstatement of License
 Fulfill past due CPC requirements up to 48
PDH’s
Reactivating license after retiring it
 Up to 48 PDH’s For Reinstatement
Dual Licenses
 Special previsions for Engineers with
Professional Land or Property Line
Surveyor license
QUESTIONS ?