Alaska Ethics for Professional Land Surveyors
This online land surveying PDH course examines the statutory authority, ethical standards, and administrative guidelines governing land surveying practice in Alaska.
This course covers the regulatory scope of the Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors (AELS Board) under AS 08.48, clarifying the legal boundaries separating administrative enforcement from civil matters like boundary line or contract disputes. It interprets the Rules of Professional Conduct in 12 AAC 36, covering mandatory duties to safeguard public welfare, avoid conflicts of interest, prevent deceptive advertising, and uphold full disclosure standards.
Furthermore, this course reviews documented AELS Board disciplinary actions and case studies, including Memoranda of Agreement and Board Orders, to illustrate the real-world liabilities associated with misconduct, negligence, and ethical non-compliance.
This 1 PDH online course is applicable to professional land surveyors licensed in Alaska who are required to demonstrate continuing professional competency in land surveying ethics as a condition for their license renewal.
This PLS continuing education land surveying course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Interpreting the statutory authority of AS 08.48 and the regulatory function of the AELS Board in protecting public health, safety, property, and welfare
- Navigating the Code of Ethics under 12 AAC 36, including rules on conflict disclosures, truthful reporting, and mandatory reporting of peer violations
- Applying regulations governing employment solicitation, competitive bidding, and the legal parameters defining an "offer to practice"
- Executing administrative board disciplinary powers from civil court jurisdiction over land boundary disputes, service fees, and contractual claims
- Evaluating historical AELS Board case studies to identify and prevent ethical infractions, gross negligence, and administrative non-compliance
In this professional land surveying CEU course, you need to review the course document titled “Alaska Ethics for Professional Land Surveyors”.
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions to earn 1 PDH credits. The quiz will be based on the entire 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.