New Mexico Speech Language Pathologists Continuing Education and License Renewals

new mexico speech language pathologist continuing educationNew Mexico-licensed speech language pathologists have an annual license renewal with a January 30th deadline. Twenty (20) continuing education hours are required every two years for licensing. There is no limit on home study if ASHA approved, and courses must be in the field of licensure.

Continuing education ensures the highest possible standards for the speech language pathology profession. All licensees are required to complete continuing education as a licensing condition.

Professional Development Resources is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. See course website for number of ASHA CEUs, instructional level and content area. ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clincial procedures. CEUs are awarded by the ASHA CE Registry upon receipt of the CEU Participant Form from the ASHA Approved CE Provider. Please note that the completion date that appears on ASHA transcripts is the last day of the quarter, regardless of when the course was completed. Provider #AAUM

Requirements for Continuing Education

Speech language pathologists licensed in the state of New Mexico have a license renewal every year with a deadline of January 30th. Twenty hours of continuing education are required for licensing every two years. There are no home study limits if ASHA approved, and all courses must be in the field of licensure.

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New Mexico Speech Language Pathologists Continuing Education and License Renewals

New Mexico-licensed speech language pathologists have a biennial license renewal with a January 30th deadline. Twenty (20) hours of continuing education is required in order to renew, and all 20 hours can be earned from home study. Continuing education must be in the field of licensure. The board accepts ASHA approval of continuing education hours.

The reasoning behind continuing education is to ensure the highest possible standards for the speech language pathologist profession. All licensees are required to participate in continuing educational pursuits that will build upon existing competencies gained from prior educational experiences.

Professional Development Resources is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.

Continuing Education Requirements

New Mexico-licensed speech language pathologists are required as a condition of licensure to complete a minimum of twenty continuing education hours every two years. All twenty (20) hours of continuing education can be earned through home study.

Information obtained from The New Mexico Speech Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispenser Practices Board on 01/07/2013: http://www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Speech_Language_Pathology_Audiology_and_Hearing_Aid_Dispensing_Practices.aspx