N.M. Admin. Code § 20.3.20.200

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 17, September 10, 2024

Section 20.3.20.200 - APPROVED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

A. Approved program for a medical imaging or radiation therapy license: An approved program for medical imaging or radiation therapy includes:

(1) an educational program in a medical imaging or radiation therapy modality that is programmatically accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by the also recognized by the board pursuant to 20.3.20.220 NMAC; or

(2) an educational program in a medical imaging or radiation therapy modality that is in the process of preparing for programmatic accreditation by an accreditation agency recognized by the USDE or CHEA and also recognized by the board pursuant to 20.3.20.220 NMAC. This programmatic accreditation by an accreditation agency must be attained within five years of the effective date of this section or within five years of the establishment of a new educational program.

B. Approved program for a limited practice in radiography license: A limited radiography program shall be reviewed by the MIRTAC and approved by the board before enrolling students into the educational program. Prior to approval of the educational program, the MIRTAC will consider if the program includes the necessary didactic and clinical education to prepare students for the state examination for a limited practice in radiography license prior to submitting its recommendations to the board. Before enrolling students or offering courses, including clinical instruction, a limited radiography program shall submit an application to the department with supporting documentation to show compliance with this section and alignment with national educational accreditation standards. No fee is required for the application and, if all requirements are met, the department shall issue a letter to the educational program confirming compliance with this section.

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.3.20.200

20.3.20.200 NMAC - Rp, 20 NMAC 3.2.200.II - 201.II, 8/31/2005, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 18, September 25, 2018, eff. 9/25/2018