New Mexico Administrative Code

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act NMSA 1978, Sections 61-14B-1 to -25 and the Uniform Licensing Act NMSA 1978, Sections 61-1-1 to -33.

Permanent.

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

The objective of Part 4 is to outline requirements, procedures, and criteria for renewal of licenses.

[RESERVED]

A. All licensees except clinical fellows and apprentices shall apply for license renewal biennially on or before January 30 of the renewal year, on the renewal forms supplied by the board office. The renewal requirements for clinical fellows and apprentices are set forth in Secti…

The CFY must be completed within a maximum period of 36 consecutive months. Prior to or during the first 12 months of clinical fellow licensure, the clinical fellow must take and pass a nationally recognized examination in the clinical fellow's field. Proof of passing this exam i…

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

A. The board or board office will approve professional education activities sponsored or approved by a national or state professional association of speech-language pathologists, audiologists and hearing aid dispensers. B. All other proposed educational programs or seminars must …

The board shall audit a percentage of renewal applications each year to verify the continuing education requirement. The licensee should maintain a file that includes the continuing education course documentation up to two (2) years. A. If a NOTICE OF AUDIT letter is received wit…

All licensed individuals wishing to renew their license must comply with the continuing education prerequisite of continuing education in order to retain and annually renew their speech-language pathology, audiology or hearing aid dispensing license.

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 and Uniform Licensing Act, Sections 61-1-1 to 61-1-33 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

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

The objective of Part 5 is to outline continuing education requirements, criteria and procedures.

[RESERVED]

Continuing education is one of the most important responsibilities of the speech-language pathologist, audiologist, and hearing aid dispenser. It is also a life-long process. A diversity of information related to speech-language pathology, audiology, and hearing aid dispensing re…

A. The board requires 20 hours of continuing education every two years. These may be distributed over the two year period, or they may all be obtained in one year. These continuing education hours must be in the field of licensure, or in a related field if justified to the board …

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

All those individuals who wish to make application and practice speech-language pathology, audiology or hearing aid dispensing or individuals working towards their clinical fellowship, paraprofessionals as defined in these regulations, and hearing aid dispensing trainees who will…

These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act, Sections 61-14B to 61-14B-25 NMSA 1978 and Uniform Licensing Act, Sections 61-1-1 to 61-1-33 NMSA 1978.

Permanent

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

Part 6 establishes fees for applications, licenses, license renewals, exams, penalties, and administrative fees, issued pursuant to the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act.

[RESERVED]

All fees are payable to the board and are non-refundable. Fees are as follows: Initial fee Renewal fee A. Hearing aid dispenser trainee temporary permits $175.00 B. Temporary paraprofessional license (apprentice) $50.00 $50.00 C. Clinical fellow license $50.00 $50.00 D. Speech-la…

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

The provisions of Part 7 apply to applicants or licensees under the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act.

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 and the Uniform Licensing Act, Sections 61-1-1 to 61-1-33 NMSA 1978.

Permanent

November 7, 1998, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 7 is to set forth the grounds for disciplinary action which may subject an applicant or licensee to disciplinary action by the board.

disqualifying criminal conviction" has the same meaning as defined in Subsection E of Section 61-1-36 NMSA 1978.

In accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act, the board may take disciplinary action if the board determines that the applicant or licensee has violated the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act or the board's rules. The f…

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

The disciplinary committee is formed for the purpose of investigating disciplinary matters referred to it by the board. The board chairperson shall appoint a member or members of the board to the disciplinary committee. A. The disciplinary committee shall review all documentation…

Neither the action nor inaction by the board on any complaint shall preclude the initiation of any private cause of action by the complainant.

In accordance with the Uniform Licensing Act, the board has authority to impose penalties in disciplinary matters and may deny, revoke, suspend or impose conditions on a license. The Uniform Licensing Act allows discipline in many forms including but not limited to fines, letters…

The provisions in Part 8 may be of interest to anyone who may wish to file a complaint against a person licensed by the board. Disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against licensees or applicants.

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 and the Uniform Licensing Act, Sections 61-1-1 to 61-1-33 NMSA 1978.

Permanent.

November 7, 1998, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

The objective of Part 8 is to set forth procedures for filing complaints against applicants and licensees and the procedures for the board to follow in processing complaints.

A. "Complaint" means a complaint filed with the board against an applicant for licensure or against a licensee. B. "Complainant" means the party who files a complaint against a licensee or an applicant for licensure. C. "Respondent" means the applicant for licensure or the licens…

The disciplinary process may be instituted by a complaint on a board approved form by any person, including board members and board staff.

Upon receipt of the complaint, the board will cause an investigation to be made into the subject complaint by the board's disciplinary committee.

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

Any and all individuals licensed under the New Mexico Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act shall abide under this Code of Ethics.

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