New Mexico Administrative Code

The provisions of Part 3 apply to all individuals applying for licensure to practice as a dietitian, nutritionist, or nutrition associate in New Mexico.

Sections 61-7A-6 through 61-7A-7 NMSA 1978 (Laws of 1996 and 1993 Repl. Pamp.).

Permanent.

8-31-96

To establish the requirements for licensure, as well as the required documentation and licensing process for all applicants.

RESERVED

A. Prerequisites: (1) valid current registration with CDR which includes successful completion of the CDR examination and gives the applicant the right to use the term "registered dietitian" or "RD" or (2) license in another state which has standards for licensure not less string…

A. Education requirements: Each applicant for a license as a nutritionist must have a master's degree or doctorate in human nutrition, nutrition education, foods and nutrition, or public health nutrition from a college or university accredited by a member of the council on post-s…

Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Board, P.O. Box 25101, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504.

The application must include proof of completion of the education or membership requirements for licensure in Paragraph (1) of Subsection A of 16.14.3.10 NMAC.

The provisional permit may be issued for a period not to exceed six months. This period will allow the applicant to take the exam, be notified of the results and the board to act on the request for licensure. A. If the permit holder passed the exam and is approved for licensure, …

Individuals who do not pass the CDR examination after three attempts may not be issued an additional provisional permit. Individuals who are unable to take or complete the examination and have been excused by the board in accordance with 16.14.5.12 NMAC will be issued one additio…

All individuals applying for licensure to practice as a dietitian or nutritionist in New Mexico.

Section 61-7A-9 NMSA 1978 (1993 Repl. Pamp.).

Permanent.

08/01/2011, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish procedures to issue provisional permits to applicants who have met all relevant education and experience requirements and who are waiting to take the required examination, or applicants who have met all the requirements but are waiting for board approval of the appli…

"Provisional permit" means a permit which allows the applicant to work as a dietitian or nutritionist while waiting for board approval of the application or for the applicant to take the examination required for licensure.

A provisional permit to practice as a dietitian or nutritionist may be issued by the board administrator upon receipt of a completed application. A provisional permit may not be issued until the application is complete, except for required examinations, and the initial applicatio…

The application must include proof of completion of the education and experience required for registration as a dietitian with CDR.

Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Board, P.O. Box 25101, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504.

The passing score will be established by CDR based on the cut-score for the examination. A certified copy of the exam results submitted by the applicant will be accepted as proof of a passing score.

Individuals who do not obtain a passing score on the examination may re-take the exam within the guidelines provided by CDR. However, applicants may not practice in New Mexico as a dietitian, nutritionist, or nutrition associate if they have failed the exam more than three times.

The board may excuse candidates who for circumstances beyond their control are unable to take or complete the exam within the provisional permit period.

All individuals applying for licensure to practice as a dietitian, nutritionist or nutrition associate in New Mexico.

Sections 61-7A-1 through 61-7A-15 NMSA 1978 (Laws of 1996).

Permanent.

08/01/2011, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish the regulations regarding examination policies and procedures for licensure. The categories of licensed nutritionist and licensed dietitian share a basic scope of practice and therefore will be tested on the same material.

[RESERVED]

A. For dietitians, the entry-level examination for registration as a dietitian developed and administered by CDR is required for licensure in New Mexico. B. For nutritionists, the entry-level examination for registration as a dietitian developed and administered by CDR is require…

Examinations are offered by CDR in a computerized format on dates and locations determined by the applicant. Individuals applying for licensure as a nutritionist or nutrition associate must make application through the board to be eligible to take the CDR exam. Dietitians who req…

Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Board, P.O. Box 25101, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504.

A. Dietitians must verify current registration with CDR as set in CDR guidelines. These guidelines are available from CDR website. B. Nutritionists and nutrition associates must provide proof of completion of at least fifteen (15) clock hours or verify current registration with C…

All individuals licensed to practice as a dietitian, nutritionist or nutrition associate in the state of New Mexico.

Section 61-7A-10 NMSA 1978 (1993 Repl. Pamp.).

Permanent.

08/01/2011, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish the policies, procedures and requirements for license renewal.

[RESERVED]

Every person licensed under the Nutrition and Dietetics Practice Act shall renew their license annually on or before the expiration date by submitting a renewal application, the renewal fee, proof of compliance with continuing education requirements and any other documentation re…

Failure to submit a renewal application, renewal fee and proof of compliance with continuing education requirements within thirty (30) days of license expiration date shall result in a lapsed license. If the license is allowed to lapse the license holder shall no longer practice …

Nutrition and Dietetic Practice Board, P.O. Box 25101, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504.

All individuals licensed to practice as a dietitian, nutritionist or nutrition associate in New Mexico.

Section 61-7A-10 NMSA 1978 (1993 Repl. Pamp.).

Permanent.

08/01/2011, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish policies and procedures for individuals who allow their license to lapse through non-renewal.

[RESERVED]

Any person who allows his license to lapse by failing to renew their license within thirty days of expiration may be reinstated by the board and issued a renewal license upon submission of a renewal application with proof satisfactory to the board of compliance with the continuin…