N.M. Admin. Code § 16.16.15.11

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

Section 16.16.15.11 - PAIN MANAGEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION

This section applies to all New Mexico optometrists who hold a federal drug enforcement administration registration to prescribe controlled substances. Pursuant to the Pain Relief Act in order to ensure that all such health care practitioners safely prescribe for pain management and harm reduction, the following rules shall apply.

A. This requirement is effective for the 2015 renewal period beginning July 2, 2014. No later than July 1, 2015 all board licensees shall have completed at least one continuing education hour in a course that shall cover topics related to pain management, pharmacology and risks of controlled substances, state and federal regulations for the prescription of controlled substances, or awareness of the problems of abuse, addiction and diversion as stated in 16.16.13.9 NMAC.

B. The continuing education courses are subject to prior board approval and shall count toward the total continuing education requirements as set forth in 16.16.13.9 NMAC.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.16.15.11

16.16.15.11 NMAC - N, 04-24-2014