• Attending college courses
• Completing correspondence courses
• Observing television or video presentations
• Attending in-house training courses or workshops
• Serving as an instructor for any of the above
• Publishing technical papers, articles or books 
• Membership in professional organizations
• Active participation in professional organizations
• Obtaining a patent for a device or process related to the profession
• Presenting a technical program for technical, professional or civic groups
• Independent study (reading trade journals and survey related textbooks)

Each Professional Land Surveyor is responsible for maintaining a record of Professional Development Hours earned. A form for keeping track is provided for that purpose:

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