Sixteen hours of continuing education are required annually, with two hours specifically related to pain management as defined in 16.21.9.11 NMAC. Initial licenses issued for a period of less than six months do not require any continuing education for the initial licensing period. Licenses issued for more than six months but less than 12 months require eight hours of continuing education for the initial licensing period.

1. A. Continuing education coursework must contribute directly to the practice of podiatric medicine.
2. B. One hour of credit will be granted for every contact hour of instruction. This credit shall apply to either academic or clinical instruction.

[16.21.8.8 NMAC - Rp, 16.21.8.8 NMAC 5/3/2019]