Definitions

This rule incorporates the definitions provided in the Lactation Care Provider Act, Section 61-3B-2 NMSA 1978. A. Definitions beginning with the letter A: “act” means the Lactation Care Provider Act, Sections 61-3B-1 to 7 NMSA 1978. B. Definitions beginning with the letter B: [RESERVED] C. Definitions beginning with the letter C: (1) “CE” means continuing education. (2) “CLC” means certified lactation counselor. (3) “Committee” means the lactation care provider committee appointed by the New Mexico board of nursing pursuant to the act. D. Definitions beginning with the letter D: [RESERVED] E. Definitions beginning with the letter E: (1) “Eligible jurisdiction” means: (a) any state or territory of the United States except those included in the list of disapproved licensing jurisdictions in 16.16.4.8 NMAC; and (b) any foreign country included in 16.16.4.9 NMAC. (2) “Expedited license” is a one-year provisional license that confers the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as regular licenses issued by a board. F. Definitions beginning with the letter F: [RESERVED] G. Definitions beginning with the letter G: “good standing” means a license or registration is active and not expired, suspended, revoked, surrendered, conditioned, or otherwise in a status that in any manner restricts the activity of a licensee or registrant under the authority of the license or registration. H. Definitions beginning with the letter H: [RESERVED] I. Definitions beginning with the letter I: (1) “IACET” means international association for continuing education and training. (2) “IBCLC” means International board certified lactation consultant. J. Definitions beginning with the letter J: “jurisdiction” has the same meaning as defined in Subsection F of Section 61-1-2 NMSA 1978. K. Definitions beginning with the letter K: [RESERVED] L. Definitions beginning with the letter L: [RESERVED] 16.12.11 NMAC 2 (1) “LEARRC” means lactation education accreditation and approval review committee. (2) “Licensing fee” has the same meaning as defined in Paragraph (1) of Subsection E of Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978. (3) “LLCP” means licensed lactation care provider. M. Definitions beginning with the letter M: “military service member” has the same meaning as defined in Paragraph (2) of Subsection E of Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978.. N. Definitions beginning with the letter N: “NCCA” means national commission for certifying agencies. O. Definitions beginning with the letter O: [RESERVED] P. Definitions beginning with the letter P: [RESERVED] Q. Definitions beginning with the letter Q: [RESERVED] R. Definitions beginning with the letter R: [RESERVED] S. Definitions beginning with the letter S: [RESERVED] T. Definitions beginning with the letter T: [RESERVED] U. Definitions beginning with the letter U: [RESERVED] V. Definitions beginning with the letter V: “veteran” has the same meaning as defined in Paragraph (3) of Subsection E of Section 61-1-34 NMSA 1978.. W. Definitions beginning with the letter W: [RESERVED] X. Definitions beginning with the letter X: [RESERVED] Y. Definitions beginning with the letter Y: [RESERVED] Z. Definitions beginning with the letter Z: [RESERVED] [16.12.11.7 NMAC - Rp, 16.12.11.7 NMAC, 12/13/2022] 16.12.11.8 NON-LICENSED PRACTICE; EXCEPTIONS: A. Licensure with the board is not required to provide lactation care and services in the state of New Mexico; provided, however, that any individual not licensed by the board as a licensed lactation care provider may not use the title “licensed lactation care provider” (LLCP) or otherwise imply to the public that they are licensed in New Mexico by the board as a licensed lactation care provider under the act. B. Nothing in the act or these rules shall be construed to prevent the practice of lactation care and services by health care professionals, volunteers, students, interns, or other persons. [16.12.11.8 NMAC - Rp, 16.12.11.8 NMAC, 12/13/2022] 16.12.11.9 APPROVED CERTIFICATIONS; PETITION TO APPROVE: A. The following certifications conferred by a program accredited by a nationally or internationally recognized accrediting agency are recognized by the board and approved for licensure requirements: (1) Certified lactation counselor (CLC) accredited by the academy of lactation policy and practice. (2) International board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) accredited by the international board of lactation consultant examiners. B. Petition to approve certification. (1) An individual who holds a certification as a lactation care provider conferred by a certification program accredited by a nationally or internationally recognized accrediting agency that is not an approved certification listed above may petition the board and request approval of the certification. (2) The board shall review the petition and determine whether the certification sufficiently substantiates adequate education, didactic and clinical preparedness, continuing education requirements, and other factors that establish competency. (3) The decision of the board is discretionary and shall not be subject to review or binding on any future petition.