New Mexico Administrative Code

A person whose license has been revoked by the board may apply for restoration of the license no earlier than one year after revocation. In addition to the required completed application and fees, the applicant may be required to provide additional documentation at the discretion…

Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy

A person offering or assisting in the offering of occupational therapy shall be properly identified by a name badge or other identification indicating whether he is a registered occupational therapist, certified occupational therapy assistant, an occupational therapy aide or tech…

A. Board members are required to attend Board meetings as scheduled by the Board. Any Board member failing to attend three (3) consecutive Board meetings shall automatically be recommended for removal from the Board in accordance with Section 8 of the Occupational Therapy Act. B.…

Except as provided herein and except as otherwise provided by law, all applications, pleadings, petitions and motions are matters of public record at the time of filing with the Board. Upon notification of the defendant, the Notice of Contemplated Action and information contained…

The Board operates in compliance with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978 Sections 14-2-1 through 14-2-16. The Board administrator is the custodian of the Board's records.

The following records are considered confidential and are not subject to public inspection. A. Letters of reference, if applicable. B. Medical reports and/or records of chemical dependency, physical or mental examinations or treatment in an impaired practitioner program. C. Exami…

By the end of each month in which a certified list is received, the Board shall report to the New Mexico Human Services Department the names of Board applicants and licensees who are on the certified list as being more than thirty days in arrears in payment of amounts required to…

No person(s) shall coerce an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant into compromising client safety by requiring them to delegate activities or tasks if the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant determines that it is inappropriate to do so. Oc…

All those individuals who wish to practice occupational therapy in the state of New Mexico.

Sections 61-12A-6, 61-12A-8, 61-12A-16, NMSA 1978 of the Occupational Therapy Act. Sections 40-5A-1 through 40-5A-13 NMSA 1978 of the Parental Responsibility Act.

Permanent.

June 14, 1997, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 1 is to set forth the provisions which apply to all of Chapter 15, and to all persons and entities affected or regulated by Chapter 15 of Title 16.

A. "Board" means the board of examiners for occupational therapy. B. "Occupational therapist" means a person who holds an active license to practice occupational therapy in New Mexico. C. "Occupational therapy assistant" means a person having no less than an associate degree in o…

Board members may participate in a meeting of the board by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment and participation by such means shall constitute presence in person at the meeting. However, such participation by telephone may only occur if it is diff…

A. Each licensee shall display his current license certificate in a conspicuous place in the principal office where he practices occupational therapy. B. At secondary places of employment, documentation of license shall be verified by photocopy with a note attached indicating whe…

Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy

A. Any persons who have completed the education and experience requirements of the occupational therapy act and who have applied for the national board for certification in occupational therapy (NBCOT) examination may apply for a provisional permit. B. The provisional permit allo…

A. The occupational therapy educational program completed by the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant must have been accredited by the accreditation council for occupational therapy education (ACOTE) of the american occupational therapy association (AOTA). B. …

Applicants for licensure by reciprocity from other states, must submit all of the requirements as set forth in 16.15.2.9 NMAC. All application information is subject to verification by the board.

A. Annual renewal fees in the form of a check or money order must be remitted when due or license will expire automatically. B. Licenses may be renewed upon receipt of a renewal application submitted on the form provided by the board, or via on-line renewal application through th…

A. A license not renewed on the annual renewal date is expired. B. Validation of competency for applicants who have not practiced since his or her graduation from an occupational therapy program, or who have not practiced as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assis…

A. A license in good standing may be transferred to inactive status upon written request to the board. Such request shall be made prior to the expiration of the license. B. An annual inactive fee must be submitted to the board. (Refer to Part 6, Fee Schedule.) C. A licensee may r…

A. Reinstatement of a New Mexico occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant license that has lapsed for less than one year requires the following: (1) completion of the renewal form; (2) payment of late fee; (3) proof of the required continuing education contact hou…

A. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants currently licensed and in good standing, or otherwise meeting the requirements for New Mexico licensure in a state in which a federal disaster has been declared, may be licensed in New Mexico during the four months fo…

A. The emergency license shall terminate upon the following circumstances: (1) the issuance of a permanent license under 16.15.2.9 NMAC; or (2) proof that the emergency license holder has engaged in fraud deceit, misrepresentation in procuring or attempting to procure a license u…

All those individuals who wish to practice occupational therapy in the state of New Mexico.

Section 61-12A-6 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

June 14, 1997, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To outline the application, examination, provisional permit, and renewal requirements.

A. The examination prescribed by the board is the national board for certification in occupational therapy examination for an occupational therapist registered or certified occupational therapy assistant. All applicants for licensure, pursuant to the Occupational Therapy Act, mus…

A. An application packet may be obtained from the state licensure board office. B. The application must be submitted on completed forms as supplied by the board. C. A photograph of the applicant taken within six months prior to filing application must be submitted with the applic…

Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy.

A. Supervision for persons practicing on a provisional permit pending certification as an occupational therapist shall be provided by the occupational therapist (OT). B. Supervision of persons practicing on a provisional permit pending certification as an occupational therapist s…

A. As pertains to the occupational therapy assistant (OTA): the occupational therapist (OT) shall evaluate each patient/client before direct care tasks are assigned to the occupational therapy assistant (OTA). The occupational therapist (OT) shall determine and assign only those …

All those individuals who wish to practice occupational therapy in the state of New Mexico.

Section 61-12A-5 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

January 30, 2015, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To outline minimum supervision definitions and requirements.

In this section, the following terms have the meanings indicated: A. "Aide" means a person who is not licensed by the board and who provides supportive services to occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants. An aide shall function under the guidance and responsib…

A. Occupational therapy assistants: supervision involves guidance and oversight related to the delivery of occupational therapy services and the facilitation of professional growth and competence. It is the responsibility of the occupational therapist and the occupational therapy…

Regardless of the setting in which occupational therapy services are delivered, the occupational therapist and the occupational therapy assistant assume the following generic responsibilities during evaluation, intervention, and outcomes evaluation. A. Evaluation. (1) The occupat…

Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy.

All those individuals who wish to practice occupational therapy in the state of New Mexico.

Section 61-12A-15, NMSA 1978.