New Mexico Statutes 61-12F-6. Requirements for licensing
A. The board shall grant a license to practice naprapathy to a person who: (1) is at least twenty-one years of age;
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 61-12F-6
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(2) has submitted to the board:
(a) a completed application for licensing on a form provided by the board; (b) required documentation as required by the board; and
(c) the required fees;
(3) has graduated from a two-year college-level program or an equivalent program approved by the board;
(4) has completed, in not less than three years, a four-year academic curriculum in naprapathy that is approved by the board, and the person has successfully completed one hundred thirty-two hours of academic credit, including sixty-six credit hours in basic science courses with emphasis on the study of connective tissue, and sixty-six credit hours in clinical naprapathic science, theory and application;
(5) has passed the national board of naprapathic examiners examination or holds a valid license as a naprapath in another jurisdiction; and
(6) has met all other requirements of the board.
B. The board may require a personal interview with an applicant to evaluate that person’s qualifications for a license.