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

   1. (1) Maintain and enhance professional competency of professional engineers; and
   2. (2) Foster improvement, advancement, and extension of professional skills and knowledge related to the practice of engineering.

2. B. Qualifying programs shall have the following content areas:

   1. (1) Technical, research, analytical, or design aspects of engineering;
   2. (2) Laws and regulations applicable to the practice of engineering in Maryland;
   3. (3) Engineering-related computer hardware and software topics;
   4. (4) Standards of practice or care;
   5. (5) Professional engineering ethics;
   6. (6) Project management, risk assessment and management, or emergency and disaster management; or
   7. (7) Similar topics aimed to maintain, improve, or expand the skills and knowledge relevant to the licensee’s field of practice.
3. C. The determination of whether the activity constitutes a qualifying activity is within the discretion of the Board.

Authority: Business Occupations and Professions Article, §14-314, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: July 11, 2011 (38:14 Md. R. 789)

Regulation .11 amended effective August 18, 2014 (41:16 Md. R. 945)

Chapter revised effective January 15, 2018 (45:1 Md. R. 13)

Regulation .15 adopted effective July 27, 2020 (47:15 Md. R. 713)