New Mexico Administrative Code

Part 2 of Chapter 23 is promulgated pursuant to the Respiratory Care Act, Section 61-12B-6 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

July 15, 2017, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 2 of Chapter 23 is to establish fees for licenses, temporary permits, and for renewal of licenses and temporary permits, and other related administrative processes.

All definitions related to this section are in 16.23.1.7 NMAC.

In accordance with Subsection A of Section 61-12B-11 NMSA 1978, of the New Mexico Respiratory Care Act, the board establishes the following nonrefundable fees. A. Application fees: (1) initial application and practitioner license $150.00; (2) initial application temporary student…

New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department in consultation with the Advisory Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners.

A. Initial regular licenses, including initial licenses issued to applicants for expedited licensure, shall be issued for an initial tern until September 30 of the next odd numbered year. B. No initial license, except for provisional license, shall be issued for less than 12 mont…

Respiratory therapists wanting to upgrade their license type from CRT to RRT must complete an application and submit the required fee.

Electronic signatures will be acceptable for applications submitted pursuant to Section 14-16-1 through 14-16-21 NMSA 1978.

A copy of the initial license and any subsequent renewal licenses must be kept on file with the licensee's employer.

Respiratory care practitioner licenses expire on September 30 of each odd-numbered year.

No less than 45 days prior to the license expiration date, notices and renewal applications will be mailed to the licensee at the address on file with the department. A. Failure to receive the renewal application notice will not relieve the licensee of the responsibility of renew…

The deadline for renewal of current respiratory care practitioner licenses is September 30 of each odd-numbered year. A. September 30 postmark requirement. Completed renewal applications must be completed on-line on or before September 30 of the renewal year. B. Application rejec…

A. Respiratory care licenses not renewed by the end of the renewal year will be expired and invalid. B. Official notification of license expiration may be sent via electronic mail to the last address on file with the department. C. A person continuing to practice without a valid …

The provisions of Part 3 of Chapter 23 apply to all persons applying to the board for a license to practice respiratory care in New Mexico.

Part 3 of Chapter 23 is promulgated pursuant to the Respiratory Care Act, Section 61-12B-6 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

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

The objective of Part 3 of Chapter 23 is to establish the required qualifications necessary for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner.

All definitions related to this section are in 16.23.1.7 NMAC.

The applicant may not engage in the practice of respiratory care in New Mexico until approval for licensure has been given, and the department has issued an initial license. The applicant may not represent or hold him or herself out to be a respiratory care practitioner or RCP wi…

The board only recognizes accreditation by the commission on accreditation for respiratory care (CoARC) or its successor approval body. All references to the national board examinations in this part are to the national board for respiratory care, (NBRC) examination. In accordance…

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New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department in consultation with the Advisory Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners.

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. (2) Proof of current unrestricted licensure in good standing held by the applicant in an eligible jurisdiction(s). (3) P…

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; (2) proof of current license in good standing in another jurisdiction, including a branch of the United States armed for…

A. An expedited license shall be valid for the same length of time as a regular license issued by the board. B. A licensee holding an expedited license may apply for license renewal in the manner provided by the board's rules. C. Upon renewal, the board shall issue a regular lice…

The provisions in Part 5 of Chapter 23 apply to all applicants for expedited licensure.

Part 5 of Chapter 23 is promulgated pursuant to the Respiratory Care Act, Section 61-12B-6 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

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

The objective of Part 5 is to promote, preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare by regulating and setting professional standards for applicants for expedited licensure.