TITLE 16 OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING

CHAPTER 3 ATHLETIC TRAINERS

PART 6 EXAMINATIONS

16.3.6.1 ISSUING AGENCY: Regulation and Licensing Department New Mexico Athletic Trainers Practice Board P.O. Box 25101 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504.

[1/16/2000; 16.3.6.1 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 3.6.1, 8/16/2001]

16.3.6.2 SCOPE: Examination requirements for all individuals who wish to apply to practice the profession of athletic training in the state of New Mexico.

[1/16/2000; 16.3.6.2 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 3.6.2, 8/16/2001]

16.3.6.3 STATUTORY AUTHORITY: These rules are promulgated pursuant to the Athletic Trainers Practice Act, Section 61-14D-1 to 61-14D-19 NMSA 1978.

[1/16/2000; 16.3.6.3 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 3.6.3, 8/16/2001]

16.3.6.4 DURATION: Permanent

[1/16/2000; 16.3.6.4 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 3.6.4, 8/16/2001]

16.3.6.5 EFFECTIVE DATE: January 16, 2000, unless a later date is cited at the end of a section.

[1/16/2000; 16.3.6.5 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 3.6.5, 8/16/2001; A, 11/23/2006]

16.3.6.6 OBJECTIVE: Outlines and details the examination requirements and procedures for individuals applying for licensure by examination.

[1/16/2000; 16.3.6.6 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 3.6.6, 8/16/2001]

16.3.6.7 DEFINITION: [RESERVED]

16.3.6.8 EXAMINATIONS:

A. The board will accept the following examinations as proof of professional competence:

(1) the board of certification for athletic trainers examination; and

(2) New Mexico jurisprudence exam (seventy percent passing score).

B. Candidate who wishes to appeal failure on an examination must notify the board in writing within ten days of receipt of examination results.

C. An ADA covered applicant who requests special accommodation (particularly when the request involves assistance in taking the examination) must make the request in writing; must support the request with a medical statement confirming the need for the accommodation and the board will either grant or deny the request. Requests must be submitted with the application. The board will consider each request on a case-by case basis.

D. Applicants who fail to obtain the minimum required passing score must submit a new application, including the application fee and all documentation. Applicant must pay the examination fee for each administration of examination.

[1/16/2000; 16.3.6.8 NMAC - Rn & A, 16 NMAC 3.6.8, 8/16/2001; A, 11/23/2006, 12/24/2021]

HISTORY OF 16.3.6 NMAC:

PRE-NMAC HISTORY: The material in this part was derived from that previously filed with the State Records Center and Archives Under: HED 84-4 (HSD), Regulations Governing The Athletic Trainers Act, filed 7/11/1984; AT-01-88, Regulations Governing The Athletic Trainers Act, filed 9/19/1988; AT-01-89, Regulations Governing The Athletic Trainers Act, filed 7/11/1989; Rule 6, Examinations, filed 2/3/1994

HISTORY OF REPEALED MATERIAL: [RESERVED]