What CE categories are required for respiratory care practitioners in New Mexico?

Ethics: 1 hours; Human trafficking: 1 hours; General / board-approved electives (remaining hours): 18 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

New Mexico Respiratory Therapy CE category requirements

How the 20 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for respiratory care practitioners in New Mexico, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Ethics

Human trafficking

General / board-approved electives (remaining hours)

18h

2024–2026 change: 1h human-trafficking CE added per renewal cycle, effective 10/25/2025 (official rule amended 12/10/2024; 16.23.1 NMAC / §61-12B-9). Penalties unverified.

Official source: New Mexico Respiratory Care Advisory Board

Full requirements: New Mexico Respiratory Therapy CE requirements
When it's due: New Mexico Respiratory Therapy license renewal deadline
What it costs: New Mexico Respiratory Therapy license renewal fees

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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New Mexico Respiratory Therapy CE category requirements

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