La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LXI-3103
A. Terms used in this Chapter are defined as follows.
Acceptable Activity- subject matter which is technical in nature or addresses business management practices, professional ethics, quality assurance, codes or other similar topics which facilitate the licensee's professional development as a professional engineer or professional land surveyor, and/or serves to safeguard life, health and property and promote the public welfare. Any course/activity offered by a board-approved sponsor/provider will qualify as an acceptable activity. It will be the responsibility of the licensee to determine if a course/activity offered by an unapproved sponsor/provider is an acceptable activity.
Board-Approved Sponsor/Provider- the Louisiana Engineering Society; the Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors; professional and technical engineering or land surveying societies; federal, state or local governmental agencies; and colleges or universities. All sponsors/providers must conduct courses which will enhance and improve a licensee's professional development as a professional engineer or professional land surveyor, and/or serve to safeguard life, health and property and promote the public welfare.
Continuing Education Unit- a unit of credit customarily used for continuing education courses. One continuing education unit equals 10 hours of in-class time in approved continuing education courses.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)-the educational process whereby a licensee engages in a continuing program to maintain, improve or expand skills and knowledge.
Course/Activity-any program with a clear purpose and objective which will maintain, improve or expand the skills and knowledge relevant to the licensee's field of practice.
Dual Licensee- an individual who is licensed as both a professional engineer and professional land surveyor. Licensure Status-
a. active status- a licensure status as defined in §2103;
b. expired status- a licensure status as defined in §2103;
c. inactive status- a licensure status as defined in §2103;
d. retired status- a licensure status as defined in §2103
Professional Development Hour (PDH)-a nominal contact hour of instruction, presentation, or activity.
La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LXI-3103