N.M. Stat. § 21-22C-3

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 21-22C-3 - Definitions

As used in the Allied Health Student Loan for Service Act:

A. "allied health profession" means physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology, pharmacy, nutrition, respiratory care, laboratory technology, radiologic technology, dental hygiene, mental health services, emergency medical services or a licensed or certified health profession as defined by the department;

B. "department" means the higher education department;

C. "loan" means a grant of money to defray the costs incidental to an allied health profession education, under a contract between the department and an allied health profession student, requiring repayment with services or repayment of principal and interest; and

D. "student" means a resident of New Mexico who is enrolled in an accredited program for one of the allied health professions.

NMS § 21-22C-3

Laws 1994, ch. 57, § 5; 1995, ch. 144, § 13; 2007, ch. 77, § 1.