New Mexico Administrative Code

Permanent.

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

To inform licensees of continuing education requirements for license renewal.

"Continuing education" means any organized educational program relating to the topic of health, designed to expand a licensee's knowledge beyond the basic education requirements for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants as recognized by the board. Topics inc…

A. Every licensed occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant must earn a minimum of 15 continuing education contact hours per year during each year of licensure. Continuing education contact hours must be earned prior to license renewal the following year. The firs…

A. No licensee may obtain credit for any continuing education contact hours without approval of those continuing education contact hours by the board. B. Prior approval of continuing education contact hours may be obtained upon request by the licensee or continuing education prov…

Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy

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

Section 61-12A-21 and 61-12A-22, NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

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

To establish the procedures for filing complaints against licensees and to further define actions by a licensee which are considered incompetent or unprofessional practice.

A. "Applicant" means the person who has applied for a license. B. "Board" means the Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy. C. "Complaint Chairperson" means the professional board member who has been designated to review complaints. D. "Complaint Manager" means the board adm…

A. Opportunity for a Licensee or Applicant to have a Hearing: Pursuant to the Uniform Licensing Act, 61-1-1 to 61-1-33 NMSA 1978, every licensee or applicant shall be afforded notice and an opportunity to be heard before the Board shall have authority to take any action, the effe…

A. "Unprofessional conduct" as used in the Occupational Therapy Act and in the rules and regulations of the New Mexico Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following types of acts or omissions: (1) any violation of the Code o…

Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy

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

Section 61-12A-18 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

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

To outline fees for license application, license verification, examination, license renewal, inactive status, late renewal, and administrative fees.

[RESERVED]

(note, these fees are nonrefundable.) A. Application for full (non-provisional) Licensure received between September 1 and May 31: (1) occupational therapist: $110.00 (2) occupational therapy assistant: $100.00 B. applications for full (non-provisional) licensure received between…

Board of Examiners for Occupational Therapy.

A. A candidate for expedited licensure must submit to the board a completed application containing all of the following: (1) A complete and signed application form; (2) Proof of current unrestricted licensure in good standing held by the application in an eligible jurisdiction(s)…

A. An expedited license issued to an applicant under this rule shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance, provided that the board may extend the duration of the license beyond one year upon the licensee's showing of extenuating circumstances. B. A licensee holding an …

A. A candidate for expedited licensure must submit to the board a complete application containing all of the following:(1) A completed and signed application form; (2) Proof of current unrestricted license in good standing held by the applicant in another jurisdiction, including …

A. An expedited license issued to an applicant under this rule shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance. B. A licensee holding an expedited license may apply for the license renewal in the manner provided by the board's rules 16.15.2.13 NMAC and this section. If the …

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

Section 61-12A-6 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

June 27, 2023, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

This purpose of this part is to provide for the issuance of expedited licenses pursuant to Section 61.1.31.1 NMSA and 1978 Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978.

A. "Eligible jurisdiction" means any state or territory of the United States except those included in the list of disapproved licensing jurisdictions under 16.15.7.8 NMAC of this rule; B. "Expedited license" means a provisional license that confers the same rights, privileges and…

A. Applicants for licensure as an occupational therapist licensed in the following territories of the United States shall not be eligible for expedited licensure under Section 61-1-31 -1 NMSA: (1) American Samoa, on the grounds that education and exam requirements cannot be deter…

New Mexico Board of Optometry.

Provisions for Part 1 of Chapter 16 apply to licensees, applicants, other agencies, professional associations, and any member of the general public.

Authority for Part 1 of Chapter 16 is the Optometry Act NMSA 1978 Section 61-2-6 (1995 Repl. Pamp.); the Inspection of Public Records Act NMSA 1978 Section 14-2-1 et seq. (1993 Repl. Pamp.); the Public Records Act NMSA Section 14-3-1 et seq. (1993 Repl. Pamp.) and the Uniform Lic…

Permanent.

October 14, 1995, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 1 of Chapter 16 is to establish regulations for the general provisions which apply to all of the board of optometry's rules, policies, and procedures.

A. "Advertisement" means all representations disseminated in any manner or by any means, other than by labeling, for the purpose of inducing, or which are likely to induce, directly or indirectly, a patient to seek the services of an optometrist. B. "Advertisement of Health Care …

A. Except as otherwise provided by law, all applications, pleadings, petitions, motions, exhibits, decisions and orders entered following formal disciplinary proceedings conducted pursuant to the Uniform Licensing Act are matters of public record as of the time of filing with or …

As authorized by NMSA 1978 (1993 Repl. Pamp.) Section 10-15-1.C of the Open Meetings Act, when it is difficult or impossible for a Board member to attend a Board meeting in person, the member may participate by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment. …

New Mexico Board of Optometry.

License renewal notification will be mailed at least forty-five (45) days prior to the expiration date of the license.

A. License renewal notification will be mailed to the last address on file with the board. It is the responsibility of the licensee to keep the board informed of any changes in home or employment addresses and phone numbers. B. It is a licensee's responsibility to renew a license…

A. A completed license renewal application, verification of continuing education, a current CPR certification and applicable renewal fee must be received in the board office on or before July 1 of every year. The CPR course shall show a current certification attesting to completi…

Upon approval of the renewal application, the board will issue a new license valid for one year.