New Mexico Administrative Code

A. A licensed physical therapist may only supervise unlicensed aides working as care-giving assistive personnel, provided the assistive personnel's combined full time equivalency does not exceed 120 hours per week. B. Physical therapy aides and other assistive personnel shall per…

New Mexico Physical Therapy Board.

No carryover hours will be permitted. Thirty continuing education hours must be earned during the current two year renewal period of February 1 through January 31.

Failure to meet continuing education requirements will cause the board to refuse to renew the physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license in accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act.

A. The process for approval of continuing education is as follows: (1) the board or its designee will approve each request for continuing education credit; course approval must be requested by the course sponsor prior to the course or retroactively; however, licensee's are not re…

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

Section 61-12-10 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

October 15, 1997, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 8 of Chapter 20 is to inform licensees of continuing education requirements for license renewal.

A. One "contact hour" requires 60 minutes. B. "Lecture" means an educational talk given by a qualified individual. C. "Continuing professional education" means learning experiences which enhance and expand the skills, knowledge, and abilities of physical therapists and physical t…

A. Renewal of license.(1) A licensed physical therapist and a physical therapist assistant shall apply for license renewal and pay the renewal fee as set forth in 16.20.5 NMAC, Schedule of Fees. (2) Licenses will be renewed biennially. Licenses will expire on February 1 following…

Continuing education is required for license renewal of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in order to ensure that New Mexico licensees are providing the highest quality professional services. A. Thirty hours of continuing education will be required biennially,…

New Mexico Physical Therapy Board.

A. Foreign-educated applicants must show evidence of an active, valid license in good standing, without limitation, or other current authorization to practice physical therapy from an appropriate authority in the country where the foreign-educated applicant was educated or eligib…

Foreign-educated applicants must provide the board with original transcripts submitted directly from the educational institution in the country of origin; (documents handled by courier service or third party will not be accepted), signed only by the university registrar, physioth…

Foreign-educated applicants must provide the board with a letter from the applicant's most recent employer verifying the applicant's position and dates of employment in the field of physical therapy. This letter must be received by the board directly from the employer. (Documents…

Applicants may correct educational deficiencies by completing any of the following requirements. A. College level examination program (CLEP) scores may be applied towards college credit. The conversion of CLEP scores to college credits must be provided by a board approved credent…

The documentation required in 16.20.9.8 NMAC through 16.20.9.12 NMAC does not have to be submitted if the applicant provides a notarized copy of a type I comprehensive credential evaluation certificate for the physical therapist from the foreign credentialing commission of physic…

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

Section 61-12-10 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

December 15, 1997, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 9 of Chapter 20 is to establish regulations for foreign educated applicants applying for licensure and to establish educational criteria providing proof of competency to practice as a physical therapist in the State of New Mexico.

A. "Foreign-educated applicant" means a physical therapist that graduated from any physical therapy educational program outside the fifty states, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia, or U.S. territories. B. "Substantially equivalent" means the applicant meets criteria as set forth …

The foreign-educated applicant must have graduated from a physical therapist educational program that prepares the applicant to practice without restriction in the United States. This includes coursework in those elements of practice that are necessary for autonomous practice suc…

Foreign-educated applicants must submit a credential evaluation from an educational credentialing evaluation service that uses a course work evaluation tool approved by the board. A. The minimum educational credentials of a foreign-educated physical therapist should be a degree i…

Regulation and Licensing Department, Board of Podiatry.

It is the responsibility of the licensed podiatrist to keep the board informed of a current mailing address within 30 days of changes. All correspondence, including renewal forms, will be mailed to the last address on file. The board assumes no responsibility for renewal applicat…

The provisions of these regulations are severable. If any parts of these regulations are held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in force and effect.

A. Pursuant to the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Subsection C of Section 10-15-1 NMSA 1978, board members may participate in a board meeting by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment, and participation by such means shall constitute presence in…

A. Officers. The board shall elect a chairperson, vice-chair, and secretary at the first regularly scheduled meeting in each calendar year. B. Excused absences. A board member may be excused from a board meeting at the discretion of the board chairperson. The member shall notify …

A. All advertisements shall include the podiatrist's name or medical group name, address and telephone number consistent with the Health Care Advertising Act, Section 57-27-1 NMSA 1978. B. Specialty practice: A podiatrist may only advertise a specialty practice if they qualify un…

The provisions in 16.21.1 NMAC apply to all parts of Chapter 21 and provide information for applicants, licensed podiatrists, board members, and members of the public.

Podiatry Act, Subsection E of Section 61-8-6 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

May 3, 2019, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

This part provides general provisions for the practice of podiatry, licensee responsibility, and requirements for the conduct of board business.

A. "APMLE" means American podiatric medical licensing examination. B. "Board" means board of podiatry. C. "CPME" means the council on podiatric medical education. D. "NBPME" means the national board of podiatric medical examiners.

A. For the purpose of clarification of the Podiatry Act, Subsection C of Section 61-8-2 NMSA 1978, the practice of podiatry: (1) in regard to surgical treatment shall include the skin and subcutaneous tissues of the thigh and all structures distal to the knee. (2) does include am…

A valid license must be displayed and must be visible to the public in each place of business.

Regulation and Licensing Department, Board of Podiatry.

Licensed podiatrists who practice podiatry in the uniformed services may reinstate their expired New Mexico license within three months after the termination of such service without payment of any renewal, late or reinstatement fees as per the Podiatry Act, Subsection C of Sectio…

Podiatrists licensed in New Mexico who do not submit an application for license renewal within 60 days of the expiration date.

This rule is promulgated pursuant to the Podiatry Act, 61-8-10 and 61-8-10.1 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

May 3, 2019 unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

To establish the procedures and policies for podiatry licenses that are not renewed within 60 days of the date of expiration.