Naturopathic Doctor

Initial License Requirements

• Submit a naturopathic license application & pay the required license fee;
• Possess a good moral and professional reputation;
• Be physically and mentally fit to practice naturopathic medicine;
• Graduate from a naturopathic medical college that is accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education or another such accrediting agency recognized by the federal government; or graduate from a foreign country naturopathic medical college that possesses equivalent qualifications; and
• Successfully complete the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX).

Renewal License Requirements

• Submit a naturopathic license renewal application and pay the required license fee; and
• Documentation of completion of 45 hours of continuing education every three years. At least 12 of those hours must be taken in a professionally supervised setting with courses in pharmacology and/or pharmacognosy totaling at least 12 of the 45 hours.

Naturopathic Childbirth

Initial License Requirement

• Complete at least 100 hours of course work, internship or preceptorship in obstetrics or natural childbirth;
• Participate in 40 supervised births under the direct supervision of a licensed naturopathic, medical or osteopathic physician with specialty training in obstetrics or natural childbirth; and
• Successfully pass the American College for Naturopathic Obstetricians (ACNO) examination.

Renewal License Requirements

• Complete a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education that is directly related to naturopathic childbirth as part of the 150 hour continuing education requirement.