Chapter 61 — Chapter 61

July 1, 2028.) A. Members of the board shall be appointed by the governor for staggered terms of three years. Each member shall hold office until the member's successor is appointed. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments. B. …

2028.) The board shall: A. promulgate rules necessary to carry out the provisions of the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act in accordance with the State Rules Act [Chapter 14, Article 4 NMSA 1978]; B. promulgate rules implementing contin…

pathologist. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A license to practice as a speech-language pathologist shall be issued to a person who files a completed application, accompanied by the required fees and documentation; certifies that the applicant is not guilty of any of the activ…

effective July 1, 2028.) A. A license to practice as an audiologist shall be issued to any person who: (1) files a completed application, accompanied by the required fees and documentation; (2) certifies that the applicant is not guilty of any of the activities listed in Section …

as an otolaryngologist. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) An endorsement to practice hearing aid dispensing shall be issued to a licensed otolaryngologist who files a completed application accompanied by the required fees and documentation and who: A. provides evidence satisfact…

(Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A bilingual-multicultural endorsement shall be issued to any person who: A. files a completed application, accompanied by the required fees and documentation; certifies that the applicant is not guilty of any of the activities listed in Section …

dispenser. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A. A license to practice as a hearing aid dispenser shall be issued to a person who files a completed application, passes the examination approved by the board, pays the required fees, provides required documentation and submits satis…

language pathology. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A license to practice as a clinical fellow of speech-language pathology shall be issued to a person who files a completed application, pays the required fees, provides documentation and submits satisfactory evidence that the …

language. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A license to practice as an apprentice in speech and language shall be issued by the board to a person who files a completed application accompanied by the required fees and documentation and provides satisfactory evidence that the app…

2028.) Any license issued in accordance with the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Act or the Hearing Aid Act prior to the effective date of the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act shall be valid until the expiration date of the lic…

A. The board shall issue an expedited license without examination to a speech- language pathologist, audiologist or hearing aid dispenser licensed in another licensing jurisdiction in accordance with Section 61-1-31.1 NMSA 1978. The board shall issue the expedited license as soon…

issuance. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A. A person who does not meet the requirements for licensure without examination as an audiologist or otolaryngologist as set forth in Section 61-14B-13 NMSA 1978 or as a hearing aid dispenser as set forth in Section 61-14B-14 NMSA 197…

effective July 1, 2028.) In preparing the hearing aid dispensing examination, the board shall use tests that demonstrate: A. knowledge in the fitting and sale of hearing aids, including basic physics of sound, anatomy and physiology of the ear and the function of hearing aids; an…

A. Each licensee shall renew the licensee's license biennially by submitting a renewal application as provided for in the board's regulations. The board may require proof of continuing education as a requirement for renewal. The board may establish a method to provide for stagger…

As used in the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act: A. "apprentice" means a person working toward full licensure in speech-language pathology who meets the requirements for licensure as an apprentice in speech and language pursuant to the…

Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, the board shall establish a schedule of reasonable fees for applications, licenses, renewal of licenses, exams, penalties and administrative fees. The license and license renewal fees shall not exceed: A. one hundred dollars ($100)…

effective July 1, 2028.) A. The board may deny, revoke, suspend or impose conditions upon a license held or applied for under the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Uniform Licensing Act…

A. Any person who fails to furnish the board, its investigators or representatives with information requested by the board is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for a period of one…

July 1, 2028.) The provisions of the Criminal Offender Employment Act [28-2-1 to 28-2-6 NMSA 1978] shall govern any consideration of criminal records required or permitted by the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act. History: Laws 1996, ch…

A. There is created in the state treasury the "speech-language pathology, audiology and hearing aid dispensing practices board fund". B. All money received by the board under the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act shall be deposited with…

effective July 1, 2028.) The speech-language pathology, audiology and hearing aid dispensing practices board is terminated on July 1, 2027 pursuant to the Sunset Act [12-9-11 to 12-9-21 NMSA 1978]. The board shall continue to operate according to the provisions of the Speech-Lang…

effective July 1, 2028.) A. The scope of practice for speech-language pathologists shall include: (1) rendering or offering to render professional services, including diagnosis, prevention, identification, evaluation, consultation, habilitation, rehabilitation, instruction, couns…

(Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) The scope of practice for an apprentice in speech and language is to provide adjunct services that are planned, selected or designed by the supervising speech-language pathologist. These services may include: A. conducting speech-language or hea…

pathology. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A. The scope of practice for a clinical fellow of speech-language pathology under supervision by an appropriate supervisor shall include: (1) rendering or offering to render professional services, including diagnosis, prevention, iden…

ANNOTATIONS Repeals. — Laws 1999, ch. 128, § 11 repealed 61-14B-4 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1996, ch. 57, § 4, relating to the scope of practice for nondispensing audiologists, effective June 18, 1999. For provisions of former section, see the 1998 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.co…

1, 2028.) The scope of practice for audiologists shall include: A. the rendering or offering to render professional services, including nonmedical diagnosis, prevention, identification, evaluation, consultation, counseling, habilitation, rehabilitation and instruction on and prog…

effective July 1, 2028.) The scope of practice of the hearing aid dispenser shall include: A. the measurement and evaluation of the sensitivity of human hearing by means of appropriate behavioral testing equipment for the purpose of amplification; B. the otoscopic observation of …

A. Unless licensed to practice speech-language pathology, audiology or hearing aid dispensing under the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act, no person shall: (1) practice as a speech-language pathologist, audiologist or hearing aid dispen…

A. Nothing in the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act shall be construed to prevent qualified members of other recognized professions that are licensed, certified or registered under New Mexico law or regulation from rendering services wi…

A. There is created the "speech-language pathology, audiology and hearing aid dispensing practices board" that shall be administratively attached to the department. B. The board shall consist of eleven members who have been New Mexico residents for at least five years prior to th…

A. Any physician employing or sponsoring a physician's assistant pursuant to Section 61-6-6 NMSA 1978 or any osteopathic physician employing or sponsoring an osteopathic physician's assistant pursuant to the Osteopathic Physicians' Assistants Act [repealed] shall post a notice of…

Chapter 61, Article 14D NMSA 1978 may be cited as the "Athletic Trainer Practice Act". History: 1978 Comp., § 61-14D-1, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 325, § 1; 2000, ch. 4, § 11.

2028.) The board shall issue a license to practice as an athletic trainer to any person who files a completed application, accompanied by the required fees and documentation and who submits satisfactory evidence that the applicant: A. has completed a baccalaureate degree; B. is c…

Applicants shall demonstrate professional competency by passing the New Mexico laws and regulations examination. The board shall establish the board-approved examinations application deadline and the requirements for re-examination if the applicant has failed the examination. His…

A. An applicant for licensure who has passed the New Mexico state law and regulations examination may obtain a provisional permit to engage in the practice of athletic training; provided that the applicant meets all licensure requirements except for passing the national certifica…

A. Each licensee shall renew his license annually by submitting a renewal application on a form provided by the board. B. The board may require proof of continuing education, current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification and certification in the use of automated electrical …

Except as provided in Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978, the board shall establish a schedule of reasonable fees, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) each for applications, licenses, expedited licenses, provisional permits, renewal of licenses, placement on inactive status and neces…

July 1, 2028.) The provisions of the Criminal Offender Employment Act [28-2-1 to 28-2-6 NMSA 1978] shall govern any consideration of criminal records required or permitted by the Athletic Trainer Practice Act. History: 1978 Comp., § 61-14D-15, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 325, § 15.

Uniform Licensing Act. (Repealed effective July 1, 2028.) A. In accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Licensing Act [61-1-1 to 61-1-31 NMSA 1978], the board may deny, revoke or suspend any license held or applied for under the Athletic Trainer Practice Act upon findings b…

Any person who violates any provision of the Athletic Trainer Practice Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished as provided in Section 31-19-1 NMSA 1978. History: 1978 Comp., § 61-14D-17, enacted by Laws 1993, ch. 325, § 17.

A. There is created in the state treasury the "athletic trainer practice board fund". B. All money received by the board under the Athletic Trainer Practice Act shall be deposited with the state treasurer for credit to the fund. The state treasurer shall invest the fund as other …

effective July 1, 2028.) The athletic trainer practice board is terminated on July 1, 2027 pursuant to the provisions of the Sunset Act [12-9-11 to 12-9-21 NMSA 1978]. The board shall continue to operate according to the provisions of the Athletic Trainer Practice Act until July …

In the interest of public health, safety and welfare and to protect the public from the unprofessional, improper, incompetent and unlawful practice of athletic training, it is necessary to provide laws and regulations to govern the granting of the privilege to practice as an athl…

As used in the Athletic Trainer Practice Act: A. "athlete" means a person trained to participate in exercise requiring physical agility and stamina; B. "athletic trainer" means a person who, with the advice and consent of a licensed physician, practices the treatment, prevention,…

A. Unless licensed pursuant to the Athletic Trainer Practice Act, no person shall: (1) practice as an athletic trainer as defined in the Athletic Trainer Practice Act; (2) use the title or represent himself as a licensed athletic trainer or use any other title, abbreviation, lett…

A. The board shall issue an expedited license without examination to an athletic trainer licensed in another licensing jurisdiction in accordance with Section 61-1-31.1 NMSA 1978. The board shall issue the expedited license as soon as practicable but no later than thirty days aft…

A. Nothing in the Athletic Trainer Practice Act shall be construed: (1) as preventing qualified members of other recognized professions that are licensed, certified or regulated under New Mexico law or regulation from rendering services within the scope of their license, certific…

The practice of athletic training includes preventive services, emergency care, clinical assessment, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions of athletes. Athletic trainers act as allied medical providers through collaboration with licensed p…

A. There is created the "athletic trainer practice board". B. The board shall be administratively attached to the department. C. The board shall consist of five members who are United States citizens and have been New Mexico residents for at least three years prior to their appoi…

The department shall assist the board in administering the Athletic Trainer Practice Act and shall: A. process applications and conduct and review the required examinations; B. issue licenses and provisional permits to applicants who meet the requirements of the Athletic Trainer …