N.M. Admin. Code § 16.10.20.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024
Section 16.10.20.9 - POLYSOMNOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN TEMPORARY PERMIT
A. The board may issue a temporary permit to a polysomnographic technician who has met all licensure requirements established in 16.10.20.8 NMAC, except passage of the national certifying examination.
B. The temporary permit is valid for no more than two (2) years from the date of the technician's graduation from an accredited program as described in 16.10.20.8 NMAC.
C. A temporary permit may be renewed for a period of one (1) year beyond the original two (2) year expiration date and upon payment of the temporary permit renewal fee as established in 16.10.9 NMAC. This permit may only be renewed one (1) time.
D. The holder of a temporary permit may not provide sleep-related services until the temporary permit is received and is on file at the principal place of practice.
E. The holder of a temporary permit shall work under the general supervision of a New Mexico licensed physician. The polysomnographic technician is responsible to provide the board the following documentation, at the time of application, on forms provided by the board:
(1) name of the supervising physician;
(2) specific program or protocol of work planned;
(3) address of the sponsoring institution or organization where the work will be performed; and
(4) an affidavit from the supervising physician attesting to the qualifications of the polysomnographic technician and the purpose of the functions the technician will perform while on a temporary permit.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.10.20.9

16.10.20.9 NMAC - N, 1/1/10; A, 10/11/13