N.M. Admin. Code § 16.15.2.10

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

Section 16.15.2.10 - PROVISIONAL PERMITS

A. Any persons who have completed the education and experience requirements of the occupational therapy act and who have applied for the national board for certification in occupational therapy (NBCOT) examination may apply for a provisional permit.

B. The provisional permit allows the applicant to practice occupational therapy under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist as defined in 16.15.3 NMAC.

C. The provisional permit is in effect for a maximum of six months after issuance. Failure to sit for the NBCOT examination within six months automatically voids the provisional permit. A license may be issued when results of the examination have been made public.

D. The provisional permit will automatically be invalidated upon notice to the board that the applicant has failed the examination.

E. Any previous failures of the NBCOT certification exam will prevent a person from obtaining a provisional permit.

F. Persons practicing on a provisional permit shall file with the board a signed current statement of supervision by the occupational therapist or occupational therapists (OT or OTs) who will be responsible for the supervision of the person practicing on a provisional permit. Both the supervisor and supervisee carry responsibility for notifying the board within 10 work days when there is a change of supervisor.

G. Persons practicing on a provisional permit pending certification as an occupational therapy assistant (OTA) or an occupational therapist (OT) are not eligible to supervise. (Refer 16.15.3 NMAC)

H. All provisional permits are the property of the board and shall forthwith be returned to the board, if requested.

I. The provisional permit requires the official board seal and is valid for no more than six months.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.15.2.10

06-14-97; 16.15.2.10 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 15.2.10, 06-29-00; A, 04-03-03, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 02, January 26, 2022, eff. 2/24/2022