2016 New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 14B - Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices
Section 61-14B-12.1 - Requirements for licensure; audiologist. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

61-14B-12.1. Requirements for licensure; audiologist. (Repealed effective July 1, 2022.)

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 61-14B-21 NMSA 1978; and

(3) submits satisfactory evidence that the applicant:

(a) holds a doctor of audiology degree or an equivalent degree regardless of degree name and meets the academic requirements for certification by a national professional association, as determined by the board by rule;

(b) has passed a nationally recognized standard examination in audiology, if required by rule; and

(c) has earned certification by a national professional association as evidence that the applicant meets the clinical experience and examination requirements of the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act.

B. A license to practice as an audiologist shall be issued to a 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 61-14B-21 NMSA 1978;

(3) submits satisfactory evidence that the applicant:

(a) holds a master's degree in audiology or communication disorders or an equivalent degree in audiology or communication disorders or an equivalent degree awarded prior to January 1, 2007; has met the academic requirements for certification by a national professional association; and has earned certification by a national professional association in the area in which the applicant is seeking licensure; or

(b) has completed the current academic, practicum and employment experience requirements for certification by a national professional association and has passed a nationally recognized standard examination in audiology; and

(4) provides evidence satisfactory to the board of at least six months' experience in the dispensing of hearing aids through practical examination or other methods as determined by the board in either a graduate training program or in a work or training experience.

History: Laws 2005, ch. 250, 3; 2013, ch. 110, 8; 2015, ch. 110, 3.