N.M. Admin. Code § 16.26.2.14

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

Section 16.26.2.14 - QUALIFICATIONS AND APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE FOR A HEARING AID DISPENSER

A. Application for licensure as a hearing aid dispenser must be accompanied by documentation of the following:

(1) proof that the applicant is 18 years of age or older;

(2) proof that the applicant has a high school education or the equivalent;

(3) proof that the applicant has a business location in New Mexico

(4) A notarized letter from the qualified sponsor verifying completion of all training requirements as outlined for the temporary hearing aid dispensing trainee permit;

(5) proof of having passed the current IHS administered ILE within the previous 24 months;

(6) Passing the board administered practical exam with a score of no less than seventy percent;

(7) proof of having passed the jurisprudence examination with an overall score of no less than seventy percent; and

(8)have no disciplinary actions taken against any professional license they hold in any state or jurisdiction.

B. An applicant who is licensed as a hearing aid dispenser or hearing aid specialist in another state or jurisdiction may be issued a license as a hearing aid dispenser in New Mexico upon the board's acceptance of the following:

(1) proof that the applicant is 18 years of age or older;

(2) proof that the applicant has a high school education or the equivalent;

(3) proof that the applicant has a business location in New Mexico;

(4) the requirements for licensure in the issuing state or jurisdiction meet or exceed the standards for New Mexico; and

(5) the applicant has no disciplinary actions taken or pending against any professional license they hold in any state or jurisdiction.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.26.2.14

16.26.2.14 NMAC - Rp, 16 NMAC 26.3.11, 2/3/06; A, 06/07/10, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 01, January 15, 2015, eff. 1/29/2015, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 06, March 31, 2016, eff. 4/6/2016, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 03, February 14, 2017, eff. 2/14/2017