New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 39 - ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING PRACTITIONERS
Part 2 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Section 16.39.2.7 - DEFINITIONS

Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.39.2.7

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. Professional development hour (PDH) - a contact hour (nominal) of instruction or presentation. The PDH is the common denominator for other units of credit.

B. Continuing education unit (CEU) - unit of credit customarily used for continuing education courses. One continuing education unit equals 10 contact hours in approved continuing education course.

C. College/unit semester/quarter hour - credit for course in ABET approved programs or other related college course approved in accordance with Subsection E of 16.39.2.8 NMAC.

D. Course/activity - any qualifying course or activity with a clear purpose and objective that will maintain, improve, or expand the skills and knowledge relevant to the licensee's field of practice. Regular duties are not considered qualified activities.

E. Dual licensee - a person who is licensed as both a professional engineer and a professional surveyor.

F. Ethics /business-related course or activity - any qualifying course or activity with content areas related to:

(1) the awareness of ethical concerns and conflicts;

(2) an enhanced familiarity with the codes of conduct;

(3) an understanding of standards of practice or care; or

(4) project management and risk-assessment management.

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