New Mexico Administrative Code › Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING › Chapter 10 - MEDICINE AND SURGERY PRACTITIONERS › Part 22 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS: LICENSURE AND PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS › Section 16.10.22.16 - ALLOWED COURSES AND PROVIDERS

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 13, July 16, 2024
A. The board recognizes any CME course that
				has been certified by the AMA, AOA, NMOMA, ACCME, ACPE, FNMRA, AANP and
				NMANP.
B. POST GRADUATE EDUCATION:
				A maximum of 75 credit hours in any three-year reporting period are allowed for
				participation in a council on naturopathic medical education (CNME) approved
				postgraduate education program. This category includes CNME approved
				residencies and fellowships.
C.
				ADVANCED DEGREES: 40 credit hours are allowed for each full academic year of
				study toward an advanced degree in a medical field or a medically related field
				as approved by the board.
D.
				TEACHING: One credit hour is allowed for each hour of teaching naturopathic
				medical students or naturopathic doctors in a CNME approved residency or for
				teaching in other programs approved by the board for a maximum of 40 credit
				hours in any three-year reporting period.
E. PRECEPTORS: A maximum of 30 hours of
				credit during a three-year reporting period is acceptable for licensed
				naturopathic doctors who are acting as preceptors for students enrolled in a
				naturopathic medical school or as preceptors for students enrolled in a
				licensed healthcare professional degree program.
F. PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS: 10 hours of
				credit are allowed for each original medical paper or publication written by a
				licensee. For acceptance, papers must have been presented to a recognized
				national, international, regional or state society or organization whose
				membership is primarily healthcare providers; or must have been published in a
				recognized medical or medically related journal. Material used in a paper or
				publication may be given credit one time. A maximum of 30 hours credit may be
				claimed during each three-year reporting period.
G. ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT: Credit may be
				claimed during each three-year reporting period for successful completion of
				ACLS (advanced cardiac life support), PALS (pediatric advanced life support),
				ATLS advanced trauma life support, NALS (neonatal advanced life support), and
				(advanced life support in obstetrics) courses.
H. EXPERT REVIEW: Credit may be claimed by
				naturopathic doctors who provide expert services by reviewing investigation
				cases for the board. A maximum of 10 credit hours in any three-year reporting
				period are allowed for providing expert review.
I. NPLEX: One credit hour for every clock
				hour will be given for participating in the naturopathic physicians licensing
				examination committees for the development and writing of NPLEX
				examinations.
J. RESEARCH: Credit
				may be given for a maximum of 40 hours of CME in each three year reporting
				period for research related to the advancement of naturopathic medicine for a
				recognized educational or medical institution or organization.
K. PRESENTATIONS: Credit may be given for a
				maximum of 20 hours of CME in a three year reporting period for professional
				level, health related presentations offered to the public with an emphasis on
				disease self management and preventive behaviors.