Continuing education requirements for Oregon Geologists
Board rules on continuing education took effect on January 1, 2021. If you apply to renew your registration, you must have completed the required continuing education hours for the completed renewal year.
Board rules for continuing education
For further details, check the rules or email osbge.info@bgelab.oregon.gov with your questions.
Annual requirements
Oregon Registered Geologists (RGs) and Certified Engineering Geologists (CEGs) must meet continuing education requirements set by the Board unless specifically exempted. Most exemptions must be approved by the Board. Each year, you need to complete 8 hours of qualifying continuing education activities. If you do more than 8 hours in a year, you can carry over up to 8 extra hours to the next renewal year—but not beyond that.
RGs and CEGs can pick from a wide range of activities outlined in Board rules, the Continuing Education Guidance document, and the Potential Activities List available on this page. The Board does not pre-approve activities; this lets registrants have more options.
Tracking your hours
The Board requires use of an activities log form to keep track of your continuing education. Example log forms are available for download in Excel and Word formats.
Related laws and rules
Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 672.588 states that:
- The State Board of Geologist Examiners may set up or approve continuing education programs to help geologists stay competent. The board may charge a fee for these programs.
- The Board may require you to finish a continuing education program, established or approved under this section, to renew, restore, or reissue your geologist registration under ORS 672.585 or 672.685.
- The Board decides how many hours are required, but it cannot be more than eight hours per year.