N.M. Admin. Code § 16.13.14.11

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 16.13.14.11 - ACADEMIC CREDIT OR CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS

The Board may approve related education taken in an academic setting. The licensee must provide written justification directly to the Board showing how the continuing education activity enhanced the licensee's scope of professional development as related to the licensee's activities as a nursing home administrator.

A. Academic credit from institutions of higher learning;

(1) One (1) academic credit is equal to fifteen (15) contact hours.

(2) No more than twenty-four (24) converted academic credit hours may be carried over to the next renewal period.

B. Continuing Education Units (CEU's) or contact hours awarded by continuing education divisions within educational institutions of higher learning.

(1) One (1) CEU is equal to ten (10) contact hours.

(2) Six (6) contact hours converted from CEU's may be carried over to the next renewal period.

C. It is recommended that approval be sought prior to renewal in the event the continuing education activity is not approved by the Board.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.13.14.11

2-24-88; 9-18-92; 10-31-95; 16.13.14.11 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 13.14.11, 1-25-2001; A, 04-15-2002