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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 17. BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS, AND PROFESSIONALS |
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Chapter 17-68. PODIATRY |
Section 17-6807. APPROVED CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
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6807.1 The Board may, in its discretion, approve continuing education program and activities that contribute to the growth of a licensee in professional
competence in the practice of podiatry which meet the other requirements of this section. In order to be approved by the Board, a
continuing education program or activity shall contribute directly to the professional competence of the licensee.
6807.2The Board may approve the following types of continuing education programs, if the program meets the requirements of § 6807.3:
(a)A seminar or workshop;
(b)An educational program given at a conference; and
(c)In-service training.
6807.3 To qualify for approval by the Board, a continuing education program shall:
(a) Be current in its professional subject matter;
(b) Be developed and taught by qualified individuals; and
(c) Meet one (1) of the following requirements:
(1)Be administered or pre-approved by the Council on
Podiatric Medical Education; or
(2) Be submitted by the program sponsor to the Board for
approval no fewer than sixty (60) days before the date of
presentation.
6807.3.1 Repealed.
6807.3.2 Repealed.
6807.4 Pursuant to § 6807.3, a course agenda for a continuing education program shall be submitted by the licensee for approval by the Board no fewer than thirty (30) days before the date the course begins.
6807.5The Board may issue an update to the list of approved continuing education programs.
6807.6An applicant shall have the burden of verifying whether a program is
approved by the Board pursuant to this section prior to attending the program.
6807.7 In accordance with § 6807.1, no credit shall be given for business, practice management, or internet technology seminars or courses.