TechCalcs.com - North Dakota State Board PDH Requirements

At least 20 PDH must be in technical areas that directly safeguard the public's health, safety and welfare. A maximum of 10 PDH may be in professional management subjects, such as total quality process or ethics or administration-oriented computer classes.

Accepted activities include (a) completing college courses, (b) completing courses awarding CEU credits, (c) attending seminars, classes, or technical presentations, (d) teaching courses, seminars, or technical presentations, (e) publishing papers, articles, or books, (f) receiving a U.S. patent, or (g) active participation in professional or technical societies. See board website for more specific information.

Course Approval

The Board does not pre-approve specific courses. Each engineer must determine whether an activity meets the Board's requirements.

Sponsor Approval

The Board does not pre-approve course sponsors but may choose to pre-approve providers in the future.

Online Courses

Online courses are accepted.

There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through online continuing education.

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General Licensing Information

Application Forms

Continuing Professional Competency (CPC)

Dates and Deadlines - Exams

Dates - Meetings

Rules and Laws

Board Contact Information

North Dakota State Board of Registration for Engineers and Land Surveyors
723 West Memorial Highway Bismarck, ND 58504	Get Map
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1357 Bismarck, ND 58502-1357

Phone:	701-258-0786
Fax:	701-258-7471

Website:
www.ndpelsboard.org

PDH Credit Requirement

30 PDH biennially

Renewal Dates

December 31 depending on initial year of licensure

PDH Carryover

A maximum of 15 PDH may be carried forward into the next renewal period.

Record Keeping

The responsibility of maintaining records to be used to support credits claimed is the sole responsibility of the licensee.

The records must be maintained for a period of four years.

Exemptions

Exemption from the PDH requirements include active military duty, retired status, disability, illness, or other extenuating circumstance. A professional engineer exempt from registration by N.D.C.C. §43-19.1-29 but voluntarily registered are exempt from continuing education requirements. Please refer to the state board's website for specific requirements and time periods allowed.

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Disclaimer

The information listed represents a summary of the Board's requirements and is provided solely for the convenience of the site users. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, we make no guarantee regarding the accuracy or completeness of the data listed. It is the responsibility of each engineer to investigate the Board's rules to ensure his/her own compliance.

Last updated May 14, 2005.