N.M. Admin. Code § 16.5.20.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 16.5.20.9 - DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

Each applicant for licensure by credentials must submit the required fees and following documentation:

A. completed application, applications are valid for one year from the date of receipt;

B. official transcripts or an original letter on letterhead with an embossed seal verifying successfully passing all required courses from the dental hygiene program, to be sent directly to the board office from the accredited program;

C. copy of national board examination certificate or score card;

D. proof of having taken a course in infection control technique within the past 12 months;

E. proof of current basic life support (BLS) or cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification accepted by the American heart association, the American red cross, or the American safety and health institute (ASHI); cannot be a self-study course;

F. proof of 15 hours of continuing education during the 12 months prior to application;

G. a status report must be received at the board office directly from a board designated professional background service; the results of the board designated professional background service background check must either indicate no negative findings or, if there are negative findings, those findings will be considered by the committee:

(1) the committee may deny, stipulate, or otherwise limit a license if it is determined the applicant is guilty of violating any of the provisions of the act, the Uniform Licensing Act, the Impaired Dentists and Hygienists Act, or the rules;

(2) supplemental information may be requested by the committee; and

H. verification of licensure in all states where the applicant holds or has held a license to practice dental hygiene or a related profession; verification must be sent directly to the board office from the other state(s) board, must include an embossed seal, and must attest to the status, issue date, expiration date, license number, and other information contained on the form.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.5.20.9

3-28-91, 5-31-95, 9-30-96, 8-16-99; 16.5.20.9 NMAC - Rn & A, 16 NMAC 5.20.9, 06-14-01; A, 04-16-08; A, 07-19-10; A, 01-09-12, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXV, Issue 24, December 30, 2014, eff. 1/15/2015, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10, May 31, 2023, eff. 5/31/2023