Presented By:
John M. Nadeau, PG
New York State Council of Professional Geologists
Abstract: The presentations will provide a refresher on the permissible forms of business entities that may practice geology, the Certificate of Authorization and who requires one, and professional conduct. The topics will be presented in the view of the business and how this can affect the individual licensee.
The presentation will also explore topics from design professional ethical guidance, tort law, and generally recognized concepts of the Standard of Care. There will be practical examples of the Standard of Care and how it can apply to various elements of the profession.
Approved For 1 NYS PDH Credit - This Presentation Will Satisfy the One Hour Continuing Education for Professional Ethics Requirement
Please note: This course has been given previously by the NYSCPG at Geology Days 2024. If you attended this course previously and are in the same triennial licensure period, you are only able to claim credit once.
*Bio: John M. Nadeau is a NYS Licensed Professional Geologist with 25 years of focusing on solution mining, salt mining, cavern stability studies, and geologic investigations. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the New York State Council of Professional Geologist (NYSCPG) which is the principal organization of professional geologists responsible for the advancement of the competent and ethical practice of geology in New York State. Mr. Nadeau is also the President of Alpha Geological Services, D.P.C and serves as the Executive Director for the Solution Mining Research Institute (SMRI). SMRI is an international organization that provides specialized education, technical reference information, and current issue research to those in the solution mining and storage cavern industries. In addition to being a registered as a Licensed Professional Geologist in New York, John is a Licensed Professional Geologist in Louisiana, a Licensed Professional Geologist in Utah, a Licensed Professional Geologist in Missouri, and a Licensed Geologist in Nebraska.