TITLE 16 OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
CHAPTER 6 NAPRAPATHIC PRACTITIONERS
PART 7 LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT AND EXAMINATION
16.6.7.1 ISSUING AGENCY: New Mexico Medical Board, hereafter called
the board.
[16.6.7.1 NMAC - N, 10/1/2004;
A, 9/22/2011]
16.6.7.2 SCOPE:
This part applies to naprapathic practitioners applying for licensure in
New Mexico.
[16.6.7.2 NMAC - N,
10/1/2004; A, 9/22/2011; A, 2/8/2022]
16.6.7.3 STATUTORY AUTHORITY: This part is adopted pursuant to and in
accordance with the Naprapathic Practice Act, Sections 61-12F-1 through
61-12F-11 NMSA 1978.
[16.6.7.3 NMAC - N, 10/1/2004;
A, 9/22/2011]
16.6.7.4 DURATION: Permanent.
[16.6.7.4 NMAC - N, 10/1/2004]
16.6.7.5 EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 2004, unless a later date is cited
at the end of a section.
[16.6.7.5 NMAC - N, 10/1/2004]
16.6.7.6 OBJECTIVE: This part establishes the requirements for
licensure by endorsement.
[16.6.7.6 NMAC - N, 10/1/2004]
16.6.7.7 DEFINITIONS: [RESERVED]
16.6.7.8 LICENSURE
REQUIREMENTS: A license may be issued to practice
naprapathy to individuals who satisfy the following criteria:
A. is at least
twenty-one years of age;
B. has graduated
from a two year college-level program or an equivalent program approved by the
board after consultation with the naprapathic task force per 16.6.1.8 NMAC;
C. has completed,
in not less than three years, a four year academic curriculum in naprapathy,
that is approved by the board after consultation with the naprapathic task
force, and the person has successfully completed 132 hours of academic credit,
including 66 credit hours in basic science courses with emphasis on the study
of connective tissue, and 66 credit hours in clinical naprapathic science,
theory and application;
D. passed the
national examination administered by the national board of naprapathic
examiners (NBNE) and provides the board with evidence of successful completion
or holds a current valid license in good standing as a naprapath in another state(s),
or jurisdiction that licenses naprapaths;
E. provide two
letters of recommendation from individuals licensed as a naprapath, in good
standing, at the time the letters were written;
F. provide
verification of all work experience in the past three years;
G. verification of
licensure, if licensed or previously licensed in another state or jurisdiction;
verification must be sent directly to the board office from the issuing
state(s) or jurisdiction; and;
H. has met all
other requirements of the Naprapathic Practice Act.
[16.6.7.8 NMAC - N,
10/1/2004; A, 5/24/2010; A, 9/22/2011; A, 10/11/2013; A, 2/8/2022]
16.6.7.9 LICENSURE
DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant for licensure must submit the
required fees and following documentation:
A. completed
application with a nonrefundable processing and initial licensure fee per
Subsection A of 16.6.3 NMAC;
B. official
transcripts from the accredited programs as defined in Subsections B and C of
16.6.7.8 NMAC;
C. certified copy
of national board of naprapathic examination (NBNE) certificate;
D. provide two
letters of recommendation from individuals licensed as naprapaths, in good
standing at the time the letter is written;
E. provide verification
of all work experience in the past three years; and
F. submit
verification of licensure, if currently or previously licensed in another
state(s) or jurisdiction, verification must come directly from the issuing
state(s) or jurisdiction; verification must include the state seal or
international equivalent and must attest to the status, issue date and license
number.
[16.6.7.9 NMAC - N,
5/24/2010; A, 10/11/2013; A, 2/8/2022]
16.6.7.10 [RESERVED]
[16.6.7.10 NMAC - N,
5/24/2010; A, 10/11/2013; Repealed, 2/8/2022]
16.6.7.11 EXPEDITED MEDICAL LICENSURE FOR MILITARY AND
SPOUSES LICENSED IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION.
If a military service member, the spouse of a military service member, or
a recent veteran submits an application for a medical license and is a
qualified applicant pursuant to this part, the board shall expedite the
processing of such application and issue the appropriate license as soon as
practicable. Any qualified applicant
seeking expedited consideration pursuant to this section shall submit a copy of
form DD214 with their application.
[16.6.7.11 NMAC - N,
10/11/2013]
HISTORY OF 16.6.7
NMAC: [RESERVED]