New Mexico Register / Volume XXXVII, Issue 8
/ April 21, 2026
This is an amendment to 16.5.44 NMAC, Sections 8, 9 and 10, effective 4/21/2026.
16.5.44.8 HOURS
REQUIRED: [36 hours of continuing
education, a maximum of 12 hours can be on-line, webinars or self-study, are
required during each triennial renewal cycle as defined in 16.5.1 NMAC. Continuing education received after
submission of renewal materials but prior to actual expiration date may be used
for the requirements of the next renewal cycle.
Continuing education requirements are pro-rated at 12 hours per year for
individuals certified for less than three years.] Thirty six hours of
continuing education are required during each triennial renewal cycle as
defined in 16.5.1 NMAC. Continuing
education received after submission of renewal materials but prior to actual
expiration date may be used for the requirements of the next renewal
cycle. Continuing education requirements
are pro-rated at 12 hours per year for individuals certified for less than
three years. Initial certifications issued for less than a full year require 12
hours of continuing education for the first renewal.
[16.5.44.8 NMAC - N, 1/9/2012; A, 4/21/2026]
16.5.44.9 COURSES REQUIRED: Continuing education coursework must contribute directly to the practice of expanded function dental auxiliary. The following courses are required for certification renewal:
A. as further defined in 16.5.1.16 NMAC, a course in infection control techniques and sterilization procedures per renewal period;
[B. proof of current certification in
basic life support (BLS) or cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) accepted by
the American heart association, the American red cross, or the American safety and health institute (ASHI); cannot be a
self-study course; and
C. 12 hours in restorative dentistry.]
B. ethics and jurisprudence. Proof of completion of a course in ethics or
jurisprudence that includes topics related to the New Mexico dental health care
act and board rules;
C. proof of current basic life support (BLS) or cardiac pulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) certification accepted
by the American heart association, the American heart association (AHA), the
American red cross (ARC), or the American safety and health institute/health
and safety institute (ASHI/HSI); cannot
be a self-study course; and
D. 12 hours in restorative dentistry.
[16.5.44.9 NMAC - N, 1/9/2012; A, 4/21/2026]
16.5.44.10 VERIFICATION
OF CONTINUING EDUCATION: The board
will select renewal applications for verification of continuing education. Audit requests will be included with the
renewal notice and those selected individuals will be asked to submit proof of
compliance with the continuing education requirements. Continuing education
records may be audited by the board at any time. The records identified Subsection F of
16.5.1.15 NMAC are considered acceptable forms of documentation. Continuing education records must be
maintained for [one year following the renewal cycle in which they are
earned] four years.
[16.5.44.10 NMAC - N, 1/9/2012; A, 4/21/2026]