N.M. Admin. Code § 16.7.5.8

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:
(a) physiology;
(b) anatomy;
(c) kinesiology; and
(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);
(e) counseling;
(f) herbology;
(g) homeopathy;
(h) nutrition;
(i) breathing and stretching techniques;
(j) theory;
(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;
(3) grading method;
(4) attendance and make up;
(5) students conduct and discipline:
(6) dress code;
(7) hygiene protocol;
(8) draping procedures;
(9) evaluation forms;
(10) curriculum;
(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