N.M. Admin. Code § 16.44.5.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 16.44.5.8 - PURPOSE OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

A. The purpose of continuing professional education (CPE) requirements for registered landscape architects is to ensure that the licensees update and advance their skill such that the public shall benefit from the most current and effective standards of professional practice. To further the goal of public benefit, registered landscape architects are encouraged to fulfill a portion of their (CPE) requirements in the areas of ethics, professional conduct and public health, safety and welfare.

B. Timeframe of CPE: The board requires every two years a minimum of 30 contact hours of CPE to be completed as a condition for renewal of any registration under the Landscape Architects Act. While the license renewal shall be every year, with the CPE reporting every other year. The 30 hours reporting period will begin July 1 of every odd-numbered year. During a biennial reporting period every registrant is required to obtain 30 CPE hours as approved by the board. During a biennial reporting period the licensee shall submit to the board the report itemizing CPE contact hours for the applicable reporting period, every other year. If a registrant exceeds the minimum biennium requirement in any reporting cycle, credits may not be carried forward into the subsequent biennium.

C. Recordkeeping: Each registered landscape architect shall maintain:

(1) a log showing the subject and type of activity claimed, the sponsoring organization, location, duration and instructor's or speaker's name;

(2) documentation sufficient to prove completion of the activity claimed, such as attendance verification records, completion certificates or other documents;

(3) records for at least four years, and throughout any period when registration is in an inactive status if applicable;

(4) copies of all records that may be requested by the board for audit verification purposes, which shall include:

(a) a list showing the type of activity claimed, sponsoring organization, location, duration, instructor's or speaker's name, and CPE hours earned; and

(b) attendance verification records in the form of completion certificates, paid receipts or other documents supporting evidence of attendance; these records must be maintained for a period of three years and copies may be requested by the board for audit verification purposes.

(5) a form as provided by the board in order to document CPE units.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.44.5.8

16.44.5.8 NMAC - Rp 16NMAC 44.5.9, 10-05-02; A, 06-15-08, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVII, Issue 16, August 31, 2016, eff. 9/30/2016