Section 56. Specialized Services-Qualifications

A. Physical therapy: Physical therapy shall be given or supervised only by a licensed physical therapist. B. Speech and hearing therapy: (1) Speech and hearing therapy shall be given or supervised only by a therapist who is licensed under the New Mexico Speech-Language and Pathology and Audiology Act, (Sections 61-14B-1 through 61-14B-16 NMSA 1978). (2) Meets the educational standards and is in the process of acquiring the supervised experience required for the certification of speech-language pathologists. C. Occupational therapy: Occupational therapy shall be given or supervised only by a therapist who meets the standard for registration as an occupational therapist of the American occupational therapy association. D. Equipment: Equipment necessary for the provision of therapies required by the residents shall be available and used as needed.