N.M. Code R. § 7.27.2.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 9, May 7, 2024

Section 7.27.2.10 - RECIPROCITY

A. Individuals who are currently licensed or certified in another state may apply for New Mexico EMS licensure as provided in this section. Individuals holding a certification with the national registry of EMTs at any level must also be licensed/certified by a state or other recognized jurisdictional authority to be eligible for reciprocity, unless otherwise approved by the bureau. The individual shall:

(1) submit an application for the appropriate licensure level along with a copy of a current state certification/licensure card;

(2) provide a copy of a current bureau approved CPR certification card;

(3) if applying for the EMT-P level, provide a copy of current bureau approved education which meets or exceeds the current national standard for advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) on emergency cardiac care (ECC);

(4) pay the appropriate out-of-state reciprocity fee as required by these rules; there will be no refund of fees, except in unusual circumstances; as determined by the bureau;

(5) if applying for the EMSFR, EMT-B and EMT-I level, successfully complete a bureau approved transition course for out-of-state applicants, as determined by the EMS bureau;

(6) successfully complete the New Mexico reciprocity written examination at the appropriate licensure level within three attempts and if, requested by the EMS bureau, successfully demonstrate appropriate practical skills proficiency; the initial state reciprocity examination shall be completed within nine months from the date the application was received at the EMS bureau; successful completion of the examination process that results in the issuance of a NM EMS license shall be complete within 12 months from the date the application was received at the EMS bureau; and

(7) meet all other licensing requirements found in 7.27.2.8 NMAC of these rules.

B.Additional provisions:

(1)Frequency: an out-of-state reciprocity application for an individual will only be accepted once in a 12 month time period.

(2)Temporary licensure: a reciprocity applicant may be granted a temporary license to practice at the appropriate licensure level for a period of up to six months or until failure of any part of the reciprocity examination, whichever occurs first.

(a) while under a temporary license, those applicants seeking full New Mexico licensure at the EMSFR, EMT-B, or EMT-I level shall complete a bureau approved out-of-state transition course and complete the New Mexico reciprocity examination; applicants applying at the EMT-P level shall complete the New Mexico paramedic reciprocity examination;

(b) applicants holding a temporary license shall be fully licensed when they have successfully completed New Mexico EMS reciprocity examination at the appropriate licensure level and remit payments of required fees, all applicants are required to keep their out-of-state license or certification current until the New Mexico reciprocity process is successfully completed;

(c) temporary licenses issued to out-of-state reciprocity candidates shall only be issued once during a 12 month period;

(d) temporary licensure commences on the issue date of the temporary license from the bureau;

(e) a temporary license may be issued only upon application and payment of required fees.

(3)Seasonal licensure: an out-of-state EMS caregiver may apply for a seasonal license. A seasonal license will allow the caregiver to provide care at a scope of practice approved by the bureau, not to exceed the New Mexico scope of practice:

(a) seasonal licenses issued to applicants for a seasonal license shall be issued once in a 12 month period, unless otherwise determined by the bureau for good cause; the seasonal license is valid for three months from the date of issue, except as otherwise approved by the bureau;

(b) the applicant must provide proof of licensure from another state, unless otherwise determined by the bureau;

(c) applicants for a seasonal license must show proof of New Mexico medical direction provided by a medical director in accordance with 7.27.3 NMAC, and provide the bureau with the medical director approved protocols;

(d) the applicant must submit a completed application with appropriate fees.

N.M. Code R. § 7.27.2.10

7.27.2.10 NMAC - Rp, 7.27.2.10 NMAC, 8/15/14, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 23, December 12, 2017, eff. 12/12/2017