A. A student enrolled in an approved educational program may practice acupuncture and oriental medicine under the direct supervision of a teacher or tutor as part of the educational program.
B. The board may promulgate rules to govern the practice of acupuncture and oriental medicine by externs. The rules shall include qualifications for externs and supervising doctors of oriental medicine or other supervising health care professionals and the allowable scope of practice for externs. The board may charge a fee for approval and renewal of approval of extern programs. Participation as an extern is optional and not a requirement for licensure.
History: Laws 2000, ch. 53, § 11.
Delayed repeals. — For delayed repeal of this section, see 61-14A-22 NMSA 1978.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 61 - Professional and Occupational Licenses
Article 14A - Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practice
Section 61-14A-1 - Short title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-2 - Purpose. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-3 - Definitions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-4 - License required. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-5 - Title. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-6 - Exemptions. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-8 - Board; powers. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-9 - Board; duties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-10 - Requirements for licensing. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-11 - Examinations. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-12 - Requirements for temporary licensing. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-13 - Requirements for reciprocal licensing. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-14 - Approval of educational programs. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-14.1 - Students and externs; supervised practice. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-15 - License renewal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-16 - Fees. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-18 - Fund created. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-19 - Penalties. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-20 - Criminal Offender Employment Act. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)
Section 61-14A-22 - Termination of agency life; delayed repeal. (Repealed effective July 1, 2024.)