The following requirements shall be received at the board’s office within 12 months of the receipt of the initial licensure by endorsement application:

1. A. proof of certification in oriental medicine by the national certification commission of acupuncture and oriental medicine (NCCAOM), or successful completion of the following examination options:

   1. (1) the national certification commission for acupuncture and oriental medicine (NCCAOM) comprehensive written exam (acupuncture portion);
   2. (2) the NCCAOM foundations of oriental medicine module and the acupuncture module if completed after June 2004;
   3. (3) the NCCAOM comprehensive written exam (Chinese herbology portion); or
   4. (4) the NCCAOM foundations of oriental medicine module and the Chinese herbology module if completed after June 2004; and
2. B. proof of successful completion of the NCCAOM approved clean needle technique course;
3. C. proof of successful completion of the New Mexico clinical skills examination specified in 16.2.4.10 NMAC; and
4. D. proof of successful completion of the board approved and board administered jurisprudence examination specified in 16.2.4.10 NMAC

[16.2.17.11 NMAC - Rp, 16.2.17.11 NMAC, 2/11/2022; A, 10/22/2024]