49 Pa. Code § 29.60
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.
49 Pa. Code § 29.60
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.