General Principles of Engineering Ethics & Statutes for Nova Scotia Professional Engineers
This online engineering CPD course examines the moral frameworks and legal statutes that govern professional engineering practice in Nova Scotia.
This course interprets the core tenets of the official Code of Ethics, emphasizing the paramountcy of public safety, health, and environmental protection in technical decision-making. It navigates the regulatory landscape defined by the Engineering Profession Act and Association By-Laws, detailing the mandates for licensure, the lawful use of professional seals, and mandatory continuing development.
Furthermore, the course examines the administrative mechanics of the complaint and disciplinary process while analyzing real-world case studies, ranging from fraudulent stamping to professional negligence, to illustrate the legal and professional repercussions of ethical failure.
This 3 CPD online course is applicable to Professional Engineers licensed in the Province of Nova Scotia who are required to demonstrate continuing professional competency in engineering ethics as a condition for their license renewal.
This PE continuing education engineering course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Interpreting the fundamental canons of the Nova Scotia Engineering Code of Ethics to ensure engineering conduct aligns with public welfare, integrity, and the environment.
- Navigating the requirements of the Engineering Profession Act regarding membership eligibility, licensing for non-residents, and the mandatory application of professional seals.
- Managing institutional compliance with mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) guidelines and the administrative regulations established by the Council.
- Analyzing the procedural stages of the complaint and disciplinary framework, from the initial investigation by the Complaints Committee to the issuance of formal disciplinary orders.
- Evaluating historical disciplinary cases to identify common ethical pitfalls, such as illegal practice by non-members, technical incompetence, and the impact of criminal convictions on professional standing
In this professional engineering CEU course, you need to review the course document titled “General Principles of Engineering Ethics & Statutes for Nova Scotia Professional Engineers”.
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (15) questions to earn 3 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on the entire course document.
Upon successful completion of the quiz, print your Certificate of Completion instantly. (Note: if you are paying by check or money order, you will be able to print it after we receive your payment.) For your convenience, we will also email it to you. Please note that you can log in to your account at any time to access and print your Certificate of Completion.