N.M. Admin. Code § 16.21.9.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 16.21.9.11 - PAIN MANAGEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION

This section applies to all New Mexico board of podiatry licensees.

A. Immediate requirements effective January 2, 2014. Beginning January 2, 2014 and then for each annual renewal cycle, all New Mexico board of podiatry licensees shall complete no less than two continuing medical education hours in appropriate courses:

(1) an understanding of the pharmacology and risks on controlled substances;

(2) a basic awareness of the problems of abuse, addiction and diversion;

(3) awareness of state and federal regulations for the prescription of controlled substances;

(4) management of the treatment of pain; and

(5) courses may also include a review of this rule (16.21.9 NMAC); the applicability of such courses toward fulfillment of the continuing medical education requirement is subject to New Mexico board of podiatry approval; podiatrists who have taken CME in these educational elements between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2014 may apply those hours toward the required two CME described in this section.

B. Requirements for new licensees. All New Mexico board of podiatry licensees, whether or not the New Mexico license is their first license shall complete two continuing medical education hours in pain management during the first year of licensure and then for each annual renewal cycle.

C. The continuing education requirements of this section are included in the sixteen hours needed for renewal.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.21.9.11

16.21.9.11 NMAC - N, 11-01-13