Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025
Section 16.7.5.8 - REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION At the time of application the applicant will provide the following information to the board.
A. A completed, legible application for licensure, which must either be typed or printed in black ink. Incomplete applications will not be accepted and will be returned to the applicant for completion.B. A 650 hour curriculum that must meet the following minimum curricula requirements: (1)165 hours minimum of anatomy and physiology, to include: (d) 40 hours minimum ofpathology.(2)150 hours minimum of massage therapy as defined in 16.7.1.7 NMAC. (a) Shall include contraindications of massage therapy.(b) A minimum of 100 hours of hands on training must be completed before a student may begin clinical practicum, as defined in Subsection G of 16.7.1.7 NMAC.(3)75 hours minimum of general instruction, to include: (a) business; effective October 31, 2021, minimum of 20 hours;(b) hydrotherapy; effective October 31, 2021, minimum of eight hours;(c) first aid - four hours;(d) cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automatic external defibrillator (CPR/AED) four hours;(e) 30 hours minimum of professional ethics.(4)Electives may include:(a) additional massage therapy;(b) related hands-on modalities;(c) additional anatomy and physiology;(d) clinical practicum (not to exceed 150 hours);(i) breathing and stretching techniques;(k) other, with prior board approval.C.Policies and procedures for board review, including but not limited to: (1) enrollment and financial;(2) cancellation/withdrawal and refund;(4) attendance and make up;(5) students conduct and discipline:(11) advertising catalog;(12) list of text books for all courses; and(13) qualifications of instructors as provided in 16.7.5.12 NMAC.D. Massage therapy school registration fee in accordance with Subsection C of 16.7.3.8 NMAC.N.M. Admin. Code § 16.7.5.8
Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXX, Issue 20, October 29, 2019, eff. 11/15/2019