New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 16 - OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Chapter 16 - OPTOMETRIC PRACTITIONERS
Part 5 - EXAMINATION FOR OPTOMETRIC LICENSURE
Section 16.16.5.9 - NEW MEXICO LICENSING EXAMINATION

Universal Citation: 16 NM Admin Code 16.16.5.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

A. As of January 15, 1995, all candidates for licensure shall be required to take the board's licensing examination, consisting of a jurisprudence exam and a clinical practicum exam.

B. The board examination shall only be seen by board members, individuals preparing and administering the examination and by examination candidates while sitting for the examination.

C. As soon as practical after the board examination is scored, each examination candidate will be notified in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, of his or her individual scores and pass/fail status.

(1) Successful exam candidates will have ninety (90) days from the date of receipt of the exam results notification to complete the licensure process as provided in 16.16.2.10 NMAC or 16.16.2.11 NMAC and 16.16.2.12 NMAC.

(2) Candidates who do not complete the licensure process within the time provided in Subsection C, Paragraph (1) of 16.16.5.9 NMAC must reapply for licensure and meet all the requirements of application and examination as set forth in 16.16.3 NMAC.

D. A grade of seventy-five percent (75%) or better in each of the clinical sections and in the jurisprudence exam is required for passing the licensure examination.

E. Candidates failing to pass the board's examination may re-take a regularly scheduled examination upon approved re-application.

(1) Failed candidates must repeat all portions of the board's examination.

(2) The applicant must complete a new exam application form and submit an updated resume', provide updated license verifications directly from other licensing jurisdictions, and pay the required application processing and examination fees (16.16.2.8 NMAC and 16.16.2.9 NMAC).

F. Any candidate detected cheating in any manner during the course of any examination shall automatically fail the entire examination. Cheating on an examination shall be deemed unprofessional conduct, and shall demonstrate that the applicant is not of good moral character Individuals detected cheating shall be afforded notice and the opportunity for a hearing under Section 61-1-4 of the Uniform Licensing Act.

G. The deadline for challenging the examination is three (3) months from the date the exam scores are mailed to the candidate by certified mail.

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