The scope of practice for respiratory care practitioners is clearly defined in Subsection C of Section 61-12B-3 NMSA 1978 and the respiratory care functions and procedures within the scope of practice of respiratory care practitioners are outlined in Subsection D of Section 61-12B-3 NMSA 1978. In order to perform these functions and procedures in New Mexico, a person must be licensed by the state under the Respiratory Care Act.
N.M. Admin. Code § 16.23.14.8