Definitions.

As used in the Allied Health Student Loan for Service Act: A. "allied health profession" means physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech- language pathology, audiology, pharmacy, nutrition, respiratory care, laboratory technology, radiologic technology, dental hygiene, mental health services, emergency medical services or a licensed or certified health profession as defined by the department; B. "department" means the higher education department; C. "loan" means a grant of money to defray the costs incidental to an allied health profession education, under a contract between the department and an allied health profession student, requiring repayment with services or repayment of principal and interest; and D. "student" means a resident of New Mexico who is enrolled in an accredited program for one of the allied health professions.