New Mexico State Information

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The information below is collected from state licensure boards or regulatory agencies responsible for regulating the professions of audiology and/or speech-language pathology in the state of New Mexico. The information is reviewed on an annual basis. Please be advised that laws, regulations, and policies may change at any time, so always check with your state for the most up-to-date information.

State License Requirements

ASHA Pathway: The ASHA CCC is accepted as proof of meeting some requirements for licensure for both professions. 

Audiologist

Master’s or doctoral degree

Audiologists who dispense hearing aids must apply for an endorsement, must have six months’ experience in dispensing through practical examination and a facility for dispensing, must pass a jurisprudence exam, and must not be guilty of any specified activities.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Master’s degree
Clinical fellowship

Both

National exam
Jurisprudence exam

Continuing Education: 20 hours every two years

Interstate Practice (ASLP-IC, Telepractice, and Temporary)

ASLP-IC: New Mexico is not a member state of the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC). Information on the current status of the ASLP-IC can be found on the ASLP-IC website.

Telepractice: Providers must hold a state license and adhere to the same requirements as in-person practice.

Temporary Practice for Out-of-State Providers: No provisions.

School-Based License Requirements

Audiologist

State license

Speech-Language Pathologist

State license
Master’s degree

Early Intervention License Requirements

Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist

State license
License holders must be employed through the network of early intervention provider agencies in New Mexico.

Continuing Education: Maintenance of state license

Assistants License Requirements

Audiology Assistant

Health Care Setting

Not regulated

School Setting

Not regulated

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Health Care Setting: Speech-Language Pathology Apprentice

Must have bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology or another field plus 30 semester hours in speech-language pathology
Must be enrolled in a master’s program and completing at least nine graduate hours per year
Must maintain a 3.0 in master’s degree coursework
A supervising speech-language pathologist may not supervise more than three apprentices at one time.

School Setting