1. (a) A course of study must meet all of the following requirements:

   1. (1) Include instruction on the required topics as set forth in 57 Pa.C.S. § 322(b)(1) or (c)(1) (relating to examination, basic education and continuing education).
   2. (2) Contain a table of contents and the pages must be consecutively numbered.
   3. (3) Contain procedures to establish the identity of a person physically attending a classroom course of study or virtually attending a course of study to whom proof of completion shall be issued in accordance with § 167.95 (relating to certificate of education).
   4. (4) Contain procedures to ensure that a person physically attending a classroom course of study or virtually attending a course of study by interactive means is present for the required time.

   5. (5) Include a schedule of the time allotted for all of the following:

      1. (i) Break periods, if any.
      2. (ii) Each major subject area.
      3. (iii) Each student participation activity, if any.
      4. (iv) Completion, correction and discussion of any practice tests used, if any.
   6. (6) If any video is used for instruction, include a brief synopsis of the information presented therein. In addition, the provider shall include the video in the materials presented to the department for review.
   7. (7) Include copies of handout materials, workbooks, visuals aids, description of student participation exercises and practice tests used during the course of study.
2. (b) If the course of study provides for an instructor or course evaluation by the students, time to complete the evaluation may not be included as part of the course of study.
3. (c) A provider shall revise an approved course of study as necessary to ensure that the information provided in an approved course of study reflects developments in the law and current notary practice.

Cross References

This section cited in 4 Pa. Code § 167.92 (relating to certificate of approval).