Title XXX, Occupations and Professions

In this chapter: I. "Nurse agency" means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership or other legal entity that employs, assigns or refers nurses or licensed nursing assistants to a health care facility on a per diem or temporary basis for a fee. The term "nurse agency" includ…

I. The general court finds that while there is no census count, as many as 10,000 New Hampshire citizens live with hearing loss; that of this number perhaps 3,000 men, women, and children are unable to readily understand speech due to the extent of their hearing loss, but instead…

As used in this chapter and RSA 328-F: I. "Board" means the advisory board of respiratory care practitioners. II. "Certified pulmonary function technician" or "CPFT" means a person having successfully completed and achieved a passing score on the entry level examination in pulmon…

In this chapter: I. "Professional art therapy" means the integrated use of psychotherapeutic principles, art media, and the creative process to assist individuals, families, or groups in: (a) Increasing awareness of self and others; (b) Coping with symptoms, stress, and traumatic…

In this chapter and RSA 328-F, unless the context otherwise requires: I. "Board" means the occupational therapy governing board established in RSA 328-F. II. "Occupational therapist" means a person currently licensed to practice occupational therapy in the state of New Hampshire.…

I. The executive director shall establish an advisory board of recreational therapists consisting of 3 members, who shall be licensed recreational therapists. Each member shall be appointed to a term of 3 years. No member shall serve more than 2 consecutive full terms. The adviso…

Licensees are eligible for renewal of their licenses if they: I. Have completed 50 hours of continuing education which meet the requirements established by the board through rulemaking pursuant to RSA 541-A and at least 50 percent of which are directly related to the practice of …

Licensees are eligible for renewal of their licenses if the licensees: I. Have not violated this chapter or RSA 328-F nor demonstrated poor professional character. II. Meet any continuing education and continuing competency requirements established by the executive director, in c…

The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The eligibility requirements for licensure or temporary licensure to practice as a licensed dietitian in this state. II. Criteria for the renewal, suspension, revocation, and reinstatement of licenses. III. Educa…

The board may waive licensure requirements for an applicant who is licensed by another jurisdiction where the requirements for licensure are greater than or equal to those required in this state.

I. Advanced practice registered nursing shall consist of a combination of knowledge and skills acquired in basic nursing education. The APRN scope of practice, with or without compensation or personal profit, shall be limited to: (a) Performing acts of advanced assessment, diagno…

I. Education programs accepted by the executive director, in consultation with the advisory board, in fulfillment of the continuing education required for license renewal are: (a) Programs approved by the American Association for Respiratory Care, or its successor organization. (…

Every person certified under this chapter shall apply to the council for certificate renewal every 2 years. Renewals of certificates shall be contingent upon presentation of satisfactory evidence to the council of having met the continuing education requirements established by th…

No person shall: I. Practice as an interpreter for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing after January 1, 2003 without holding a license issued pursuant to this chapter. II. Fail to comply with an order of the board issued pursuant to this chapter. III. Fail to comply with a r…

I. No hearing aid dealer or audiologist shall sell a hearing aid without presenting the purchaser an itemized receipt, which shall include the following: (a) The name and address and signature of the purchaser. (b) The date of the sale. (c) The name and the regular place of busin…

An interpreter for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing seeking reinstatement of a suspended license shall submit the following to the board: I. A written request to the board explaining the appropriateness of reinstatement of the license or registration. II. The required lic…

To be eligible to be a licensed dietitian under this chapter, an applicant shall be a person of good character and shall: I. Hold a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university approved by the board with a major course of study in human nutrition, nutrition educati…

I. The office of professional licensure and certification shall require from applicants for initial licensure or certification, reinstatement of licensure or certification, or conditional licensure or certification a criminal history record release form, as provided by the New Ha…

I. A midwife certified under this chapter may obtain, possess, and administer the following medications under the conditions indicated: (a) Rh immune globin (Rhogam), if indicated. (b) Eye prophylaxis in accordance with RSA 132:6. (c) Oxygen for fetal distress and infant resuscit…

I. An RN shall, with or without compensation or personal profit, practice nursing that incorporates caring for all clients in all settings, is guided by nursing standards consistent with standards established by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and approved by the …

A midwife certified under this chapter shall be permitted to provide services through the use of telemedicine. "Telemedicine" means the use of audio, video, or other electronic media for the purpose of diagnosis, consultation, or treatment.

An applicant for licensure as a dietitian under this chapter who was registered as a dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration on or before December 31, 2000, shall be deemed to have met the requirements for licensure under RSA 326-H:12, I, II, and III.

I. An LPN shall, with or without compensation or personal profit, practice under the supervision of an RN, APRN, licensed physician, or dentist. Such practice is guided by nursing standards established by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and approved by the board, …

The council may certify any applicant who is licensed in any other state, provided the other state's licensing or certification requirements are substantially equivalent to or higher than those of this state.

No hearing aid dealer or audiologist, employee or agent thereof, shall canvass either in person or by telephone from house to house for the purpose of selling or renting a hearing aid without prior request from the prospective customer, a relative or friend of the prospective cus…

The confidential communications between licensed respiratory care practitioners and their clients or patients is placed on the same legal basis as those between physician and patient, and except as otherwise provided by law, no respiratory care practitioner shall be required to d…

A license issued by the board shall expire on the September 1 following 3 years from the date of issuance. Every person licensed under this chapter who wishes to renew a license shall, on or before the expiration date, pay a fee for renewal of license to the board. The board shal…

I. An LNA shall, with or without compensation or personal profit, practice under the supervision of an RN, APRN, or LPN. II. An LNA is responsible for competency in the nursing assistant curriculum approved by the board. II-a. An LNA is authorized to administer medication if: (a)…

I. The office of professional licensure and certification shall license as a dietitian each applicant who proves to the satisfaction of the office his or her qualifications under this chapter and under rules adopted by the board under RSA 326-H:10. The office shall issue to each …

No hearing aid shall be sold to any person unless accompanied by a 30-day written money back guarantee that if the person returns the hearing aid in the same condition, ordinary wear and tear excluded, as when purchased, within 30 days from the date of delivery, the hearing aid d…

I. The board may undertake disciplinary proceedings: (a) Upon its own initiative; or (b) Upon written complaint of any person which charges that a person licensed by the board, or an unlicensed person under RSA 326-I:7, III(a), III(g), or III(h) or RSA 326-I:7, IV, has committed …

I. Any person who was certified as a lay-midwife under the previous provisions of RSA 326-D shall be immediately eligible for certification as a midwife upon the effective date of this section. II. Residents of this state who held themselves out as midwives prior to July 1, 1999,…

I. A certified assisted living medication aide (CALMA) shall practice under the supervision of the administrator of the licensed facility and have access to clinical consultation 24 hours a day appropriate for the setting in accordance with regulations established pursuant to RSA…

I. The board shall take no disciplinary action without a hearing. At least 14 days prior to hearing, both parties to a disciplinary proceeding shall be served, either personally or by registered mail, with a written copy of the complaint filed and notice of the time and place for…

It shall be deemed sufficient for the renewal of a license issued under this chapter for an applicant for renewal to have completed 20 hours of continuing professional education related to the relevant practice in the previous 24 months. Continuing education programs shall be app…

I. Every applicant for initial licensure shall submit to the office of professional licensure and certification a criminal history record release form, as provided by the New Hampshire division of state police, department of safety, which authorizes the release of his or her crim…

I. No hearing aid dealer or audiologist, or employee or agent thereof, shall use or cause to be used or promote the use of any advertising matter, promotional literature, testimonial, guarantee, warranty, label, brand, insignia, or other representation, however disseminated or pu…

I. All applicants seeking licensure as an APRN, RN, or LPN shall: (a) Submit a completed application and required fees. (b) Have the ability to read and write in the English language. (c) Report any pending criminal charges, criminal convictions, or plea arrangement in lieu of co…

Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings under this chapter includes: I. Obtaining a license by fraudulent or deceitful means. II. Conviction of a class A felony or a finding of malpractice or gross misconduct in practice as a dietitian. III. Engaging in actions …

I. No person shall conduct or operate a business outside of the state for the sale at retail of hearing aids to individuals within the state unless such business is registered with a permit issued by the office of professional licensure and certification. II. The office shall iss…

Any person who has been issued a license under this chapter shall conspicuously display such license to a client or consumer upon request when acting as an interpreter for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing.

I. New Hampshire state licensure laws, rules, and regulations for nurses are hereby suspended for those nurses from other states or countries who are employed by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and who are offering medical services to patients of the Manchester V…

The state of New Hampshire hereby adopts the provisions of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact as follows: SECTION 1: PURPOSE The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology with the goal of improving pub…

I. The board shall administer the examination to applicants for licensure as RN's or LPN's. II. The office may employ, contract, and cooperate with any entity in the preparation and process for determining results of a valid, reliable, legally defensible, and uniform licensure ex…

The board shall maintain a record of its proceedings under this chapter and a directory of all persons licensed under this chapter. The directory shall list the name and last known contact information for each licensee, and may include such other information as the board deems ne…

I. An applicant for initial APRN licensure shall: (a) Hold a current license as a registered nurse; (b) Have graduated with a graduate degree earned in an accredited advanced practice registered nurse education program or have graduated before July 1, 2004 from an APRN education …