A. The following certifications conferred by a program accredited by a nationally or internationally recognized accrediting agency are recognized by the board and approved for licensure requirements:
- (1) Certified lactation counselor (CLC) accredited by the academy of lactation policy and practice.
- (2) International board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) accredited by the international board of lactation consultant examiners.
B. Petition to approve certification.
- (1) An individual who holds a certification as a lactation care provider conferred by a certification program accredited by a nationally or internationally recognized accrediting agency that is not an approved certification listed above may petition the board and request approval of the certification.
- (2) The board shall review the petition and determine whether the certification sufficiently substantiates adequate education, didactic and clinical preparedness, continuing education requirements, and other factors that establish competency.
- (3) The decision of the board is discretionary and shall not be subject to review or binding on any future petition.
[16.12.11.9 NMAC - Rp, 16.12.11.9 NMAC, 12/13/2022]