New Mexico Administrative Code

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November 9, 1996, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

Pursuant to the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act, Part 1 establishes definitions and defines the duties and makeup of the board.

A. "AAA" refers to the American academy of audiology, a national professional association of audiologists concerned with professional qualifications, standards of practice, ethics, scientific progress and continuing education. B. "ABA" refers to the American board of audiology, w…

A. In order to insure the safety and welfare of the public served, the speech-language pathology, audiology and hearing aid dispensing practices board is appointed by the governor, and is to consist of eleven members who have been New Mexico residents of at least five years: (1) …

The Parental Responsibility Compliance Act (Sections 40-5A-1 to 40-5A-13 NMSA 1978) is incorporated in full into these rules.

New Mexico Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board.

A. A candidate for expedited licensure under Section 61-1-31.1 NMSA 1978 must submit to the board a complete application containing all of the following: (1) A completed and signed application form; (2) proof of a current license in good standing in an eligible jurisdiction as de…

A. A candidate for expedited licensure under Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978 must submit to the board a complete application containing all of the following: (1) A completed and signed application form; (2) proof of a current license in good standing in another jurisdiction, including …

A. An expedited license shall be valid for the same length of time as a regular initial 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 provided that, upon renewal, the licensee must…

The provisions in Part 10 of Chapter 26 apply to all applicants for expedited licensure.

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act, (Sections 61-14B-1 to 61-14B-25 NMSA 1978) and the Uniform Licensing Act NMSA 1978 (Sections 61-1-1 to 61-1-37).

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January 8, 2023, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 10 is to promote, preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare by regulating and setting professional standards for applicants for expedited licensure.

A. "Eligible jurisdiction" means: (1) any state or territory of the United States except those included in the list of disapproved licensing jurisdictions in 16.26.10.8 NMAC; and (2) any foreign country included in 16.26.10.9 NMAC. B. "Expedited license" means a provisional licen…

Applicants licensed in the following states and territories of the United States shall not be eligible for expedited licensure under Section 61-14B-16.1 NMSA 1978, of the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act: A. Speech-language pathologist…

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New Mexico Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board.

An applicant for a license to practice under the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act must submit the following: A. a complete and signed application on a form prescribed by the board; B. a check or money order payable to the board for th…

An application for licensure as a speech-language pathologist must be accompanied by the following documents: A. official transcripts verifying at least a master's degree in speech-language pathology, speech-language and hearing science, communication disorders or equivalent degr…

Application for licensure as a audiologist must be accompanied by the following documents: A. official transcripts or certification from the registrar verifying the following: (1) a master's degree in audiology, communication disorders or equivalent degree in audiology or communi…

The board shall grant an endorsement to dispense hearing aids to a physician certified, or eligible for certification, by the American board of otolaryngology, upon submission of the following: A. verification that the applicant maintains or occupies a business location, hospital…

A. Application for licensure as a hearing aid dispenser must be accompanied by documentation of the following: (1) proof that the applicant is 18 years of age or older; (2) proof that the applicant has a high school education or the equivalent; (3) proof that the applicant has a …

Individuals who meet all requirements for a hearing aid dispenser's license but do not have the required practical experience in dispensing of hearing aids shall apply for a temporary hearing aid dispensing permit. A. A trainee permit may be issued at any time and will be valid f…

Following the board's acceptance of the 320 hours of certified direct supervision in three months, persons with a temporary training permit are eligible to: A. Take the IHS administered ILE. B. Take the board-administered practical exam which evaluates proficiency in the followin…

A. A clinical fellow (CF) must meet all academic course work and practicum requirements for a master's degree in speech-language pathology, speech pathology, communication disorders or audiology or both or equivalent degree(s) regardless of degree name that would enable the indiv…

A. Prerequisite requirements:(1) Acceptance of a temporary paraprofessional licensee as an apprentice in speech-language is subject to board approval. Such licensees shall: (a) be working towards a license pursuant to the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and…

A. Prerequisites for an endorsment: Any person applying for bilingual-multicultural endoresment shall: (1) file a completed application; (2) pay the fees required under 16.26.6 NMAC; (3) submit required documentation as outlined in Subsections B through D below; and (4) certify t…

The provisions of Part 2 of Chapter 26 apply to all individuals seeking licensure under the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act.

A. An audiologist, speech-language pathologist or hearing aid dispenser licensed in New Mexico may use telecommunication technology to deliver services to a person residing in New Mexico who is physically present at a different location from the provider at the time services are …

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act, Sections 61-14B-1 to 61-14B-25 NMSA 1978.

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February 3, 2006, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 2 is to state and establish that licensure is mandated by statute to practice as a speech-language pathologist, audiologist, clinical fellow and hearing aid dispenser and to outline requirements. Persons and practices not affected are defined.

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A. Section 61-14B-7 NMSA 1978 of the act provides that no person shall practice or hold him or herself out as being able to practice speech-language pathology, audiology, hearing aid dispensing in the state of New Mexico unless he or she is licensed in accordance with the provisi…

A. Recognized professional groups: The act does not prohibit members of recognized professional groups, other than speech-language pathologists, audiologists and hearing aid dispensers, from doing appropriate work in the area of communication disorders consistent with their profe…

New Mexico Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Board.

A. All temporary paraprofessional licensees shall apply for license renewal annually on or before August 30th and are required to provide the following documentation to the board each year:(1) a completed renewal form; (2) the required license renewal fee; and (3) a completed boa…

All licensees complying with the renewal of licenses to practice speech-language pathology, audiology or hearing aid dispensing.