New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-14B-14. Requirements for licensure by examination; hearing aid dispenser

(1) is an audiologist or an otolaryngologist; or

(2) is a person other than an audiologist or an otolaryngologist applying for a license pursuant to the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Practices Act;

(3) has reached the age of majority and has at least a high school education or the equivalent;

(4) has worked for no less than seven months under a training permit; and

(5) certifies that the person is not guilty of any of the activities listed in Section 61-14B-21 NMSA 1978.

(1) shall provide procedures to ensure that examinations for licensure are offered as needed;

(2) shall establish rules regarding the examination application deadline and other rules relating to the taking and retaking of licensure examinations;

(3) shall determine a passing grade for the examination; and

(4) may accept an applicant's examination scores used for national certification or other examination approved by the board.