N.M. Code R. § 16.15.2.8 – Examination

A. The examination prescribed by the board is the national board for certification in occupational therapy examination for an occupational therapist registered or certified occupational therapy assistant. All applicants for licensure, pursuant to the Occupational Therapy Act, must obtain a passing grade on the examination, as determined by the national board for certification in occupational therapy (NBCOT), in order to be eligible for licensure.
B. The board requires each applicant to pass an examination on the state laws, rules and regulations that pertain to the practice of occupational therapy in New Mexico. All applicants for licensure must take the New Mexico jurisprudence exam and have a passing score of eighty percent, based on a total available score of one-hundred percent. Any applicant who fails to pass the jurisprudence examination may retake the exam upon receipt of the required fees.
[6/14/1997; 16.15.2.8 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 15.2.8, 6/29/2000; A, 4/3/2003]