N.M. Code R. § 16.15.2.11 – Educational Programs

A. The occupational therapy educational program completed by the occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant must have been accredited by the accreditation council for occupational therapy education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
B. Occupational therapists trained outside the United States must have had their education accepted by the national board for certification in occupational therapy. The board must receive written verification in the form of an eligibility letter received by the board directly from the national board for certification in occupational therapy (NBCOT).
[6/14/1997; 16.15.2.11 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 15.2.11, 6/29/2000]