W. Va. Code R. § 23-2-2

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 40, October 4, 2024
Section 23-2-2 - Definitions
2.1. Terms Defined -- As used in this rule, the following terms have the following meanings unless the context or subject matter clearly requires a different interpretation:
2.1.1. "Dual licensee" means a person who is licensed as both a land surveyor and another related professional. The term "licensee" includes dual licensees.
2.1.2. "Continuing professional competency" means competency to engage in the practice of land surveying demonstrated by the completion of continuing education activities that meet the requirements established in this rule.
2.1.3. "Professional development hour" or "PDH" means fifty minutes of instruction or presentation that meets the requirements established in this rule. PDH units are the common denominator for other units of credit.
2.1.4. "Continuing education unit" or "CEU" means the nationally recognized and uniform unit of measure of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) awarded for ten contact hours of continuing education and training. For continuing professional competency activities that fully follow the requirements of the IACET, one CEU is equivalent to ten PDHs.
2.1.5. "College/Unit Semester/Quarter Hour" means credit for successful completion of college or university courses accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or successful completion of other college or university courses related to the practice of land surveying and approved by the Board.
2.1.6. "Course or Activity" means any qualifying course or activity with a clear purpose and objective which will maintain, improve, or expand the skills and knowledge relevant to the licensee's field of practice as determined by the Board. Qualifying courses or activities may include correspondence, televised, videotaped, Internet, and other short courses and tutorials; seminars, in-house courses and workshops; and professional or technical presentations made at meetings, conventions, or conferences.

W. Va. Code R. § 23-2-2