1. A. An extern applicant shall provide satisfactory proof that he or she has completed a board approved educational program.

2. B. An extern applicant shall provide satisfactory proof from the national certification commission for acupuncture and oriental medicine that he or she has successfully passed the following:

   1. (1) the national certification commission for acupuncture and oriental medicine foundations of oriental medicine module; and
   2. (2) the national certification commission for acupuncture and oriental medicine approved clean needle technique course; and
   3. (3) the national certification commission for acupuncture and oriental medicine point location module.
3. C. An extern applicant must have graduated from a board approved educational program within 12 months of filing the application for extern certification.

[16.2.14.9 NMAC - Rp, 16.2.14.9 NMAC, 2/11/2022]