N.M. Admin. Code § 16.20.3.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 16.20.3.10 - REINSTATEMENT OF LICENSURE

A. To reinstate a New Mexico physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license that has lapsed for less than one (1) year one must:

(1) complete the renewal form;

(2) pay the late fee;

(3) pay the current year renewal fee;

(4) submit proof of the required continuing education contact hours; and

(5) submit a notarized statement by the therapist that they have not practiced physical therapy in the state of New Mexico while their physical therapy license was expired.

B. To reinstate a New Mexico physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license that has lapsed for more than one (1) year, where there is evidence of continued practice with an unrestricted license in another state one must:

(1) complete the initial application;

(2) pay the application fee;

(3) pay the jurisprudence exam fee;

(4) submit verification of all licenses from other U.S. jurisdictions; verifications may be sent to the board via regular mail, electronic mail, or facsimile; verifications must be signed and dated by an official of the agency licensing the applicant and must include the following:

(a) name and address of the applicant;

(b) license number and date of issuance;

(c) current status of the license;

(d) expiration date of the license;

(e) a statement as to whether the applicant was denied a license by the agency;

(f) a statement as to whether any disciplinary action is pending or has been taken against the applicant;

(5) submit verification of employment from the applicant's most recent physical therapy employer; the applicant must use the board approved verification of employment form;

(6) pass the jurisprudence examination; and

(7) meet the continuing education requirement in the state of practice during the period of lapse.

C. To reinstate a New Mexico physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license that has lapsed for more than one (1) year, where there is no evidence of continued practice with an unrestricted license in another state one must:

(1) complete the initial application;

(2) pay the application fee;

(3) pay the jurisprudence exam fee;

(4) submit verification of all licenses from other U.S jurisdictions; verifications may be sent to the board via regular mail, electronic mail, or facsimile; verifications must be signed and dated by an official of the agency licensing the applicant and must include the following:

(a) name and address of the applicant;

(b) license number and date of issuance;

(c) current status of the license;

(d) expiration date of the license;

(e) a statement as to whether the applicant was denied a license by the agency;

(f) a statement as to whether any disciplinary action is pending or has been taken against the applicant;

(5) pass the jurisprudence examination; and

(6) take continuing education hours in the amount of fifteen (15) contact hours for each year the New Mexico license had lapsed.

D. To reinstate a New Mexico physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license that has lapsed for more than three (3) years, where there is no evidence of practice in another state one must:

(1) complete and submit a new application form satisfying all requirements for original licensure pursuant to 16.20.3.8 NMAC; and

(2) the board will require fifteen (15) contact hours for each year the New Mexico license has lapsed as well as an additional course of study on a case-by-case basis, to ensure competence and fitness to practice.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.20.3.10

16.20.3.10 NMAC - Rp, 16.20.3.10 NMAC, 11-01-04; A, 03-02-06; A, 1-12-08; 16.20.3.10 NMAC - Rn, 16.20.3.9 NMAC & A, 8/1/09; A, 8/16/10