CONTINUING EDUCATION
§ 29.60. Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Asynchronous distance education—A form of distance education that does not provide for real-time interaction between the learner and instructor.
Biennium—The period from January 1 of an odd-numbered year to December 31 of the next even-numbered year.
CPME—Council on Podiatric Medical Education.
Certification—A statement signed by the licensee certifying that continuing education requirements have been met.
Clock hour—Sixty minutes of instruction, exclusive of coffee breaks, lunches, visits to exhibits and the like.
Distance education—Instruction offered by any means where the licensee is in a separate physical location from the instructor and communication is accomplished through one or more technological media. The term includes real-time or delayed interaction using voice, video, data or text, including instruction provided online, by means of correspondence or interactive video.
Provider—An agency, organization, institution, association or center approved by the Board to offer an organized course or program.
Synchronous distance education—A form of distance education that provides for real-time interaction between the learner and instructor.
Authority The provisions of this § 29.60 issued under sections 9, 9.1 and 15 of the Podiatry Practice Act (63 P.S. § § 42.9, 42.9a and 42.15); and amended under sections 9, 9.1 and 15 of the Podiatry Practice Act (63 P.S. § § 42.9, 42.9a and 42.15); and 63 Pa.C.S. § § 3102 and 3107.1.
Source The provisions of this § 29.60 adopted December 5, 2003, effective December 6, 2003, 33 Pa.B. 5916; amended August 5, 2022, effective August 6, 2022, 52 Pa.B. 4401. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (388267).
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