2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 21-22C-3 — Definitions.

21-22C-3. Definitions.

As used in the Allied Health Student Loan for Service Act [ 21-22C-1 NMSA 1978]:   

A.     "allied health profession" means physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, pharmacy, nutrition, respiratory care, laboratory technology, radiologic technology, mental health services, emergency medical services or a licensed or certified health profession as defined by the commission;   

B.     "commission" means the commission on higher education;   

C.     "loan" means a grant of money to defray the costs incidental to an allied health profession education, under a contract between the commission and an allied health profession student, requiring repayment with services or repayment of principal and interest; and   

D.     "student" means a resident of New Mexico who is enrolled in an accredited program for one of the allied health professions.