N.M. Admin. Code § 16.20.3.12 - PROVISIONS FOR EMERGENCY LICENSURE
A. Physical therapists and physical therapist
assistants currently licensed and in good standing, or otherwise meeting the
requirements for New Mexico licensure in a state in which a federal disaster
has been declared, may be licensed in New Mexico during the four months
following the declared disaster upon:
(1)
completing a signed application accompanied by proof of identity, which may
consist of a copy of a driver's license, passport or other photo identification
issued by a governmental entity;
(2) submitting documentation of graduation
from an educational program approved by the commission on accreditation in
physical therapy education (CAPTE), proof of successful completion of the
national physical therapy examination (NPTE) and jurisprudence exam as
specified in
16.20.3.8 NMAC, of these rules
(verification may be obtained by email, online verification from the testing
agency or university, mail or by fax);
(3) verification of licenses held in other
states and verification of employment if applicable (verification may be sent
to the board by mail, fax or email, through online verification from the state
of licensure); and
(4) proof or
documentation of residency and or employment in the area of the federal
disaster.
B. The board
may waive the following requirements for licensure:
(1) application fees prorated for four
months;
(2) the specific forms
required under
16.20.3.8 NMAC if the applicant is
unable to obtain documentation from the federal declared disaster
areas.
C. Nothing in
this section shall constitute a waiver of the requirements for licensure
contained in the board's rules and regulations.
D. Licenses issued under (this emergency
provision) shall expire four months following the date of issue, unless the
board or an agent of the board approves a renewal application. Application for
renewal shall be made on or before February 1, following the date of issue to
avoid late renewal fees. The board reserves the right to request additional
documentation, including but not limited to, recommendation forms and work
experience verification forms prior to approving license renewal.
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