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If you are interested in becoming a registered naturopathic doctor in BC, please review the registration requirements below.
Please note that you must not practise naturopathic medicine in BC, or use the restricted titles of “naturopath”, “naturopathic physician”, “naturopathic doctor”, “physician”, “doctor”, or the abbreviation “Dr.”, until you have provided the College with proof of insurance, and have obtained full (practising) registration.
To be eligible for registration as a licensed naturopathic doctor in British Columbia, an applicant must meet the following education, training, and evaluation requirements:
1. Successful completion of not less than three (3) years liberal arts or sciences study. |
2. Graduation from a naturopathic medical school accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) and recognized by the College in Schedule “A” of CNPBC bylaws. |
3. Successful completion of the following Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX) administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE):
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4. Successful completion of the College’s examinations: Jurisprudence and Oral & Practical. Examinations from other jurisdictions are not accepted in place of this College’s examinations. |
5. Evidence of good character of the person consistent with the responsibilities of a registrant and the standards expected of a registrant, including those in the Code of Ethics. |
6. Evidence verifying the applicant’s identity. |
7. Evidence that that an applicant is fit to engage in the practice of naturopathic medicine. |
8. Evidence of English Language Proficiency. |
9. Evidence dated not more than 60 days before the date of application from each applicable regulatory or licensing authority in every jurisdiction where the applicant is or was, at any time, entitled to practice a profession indicating that:
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10. Professional Liability Insurance for all classes of registration except Student Registration. |
Please note that some exceptions may apply, for example, for an applicant who is a practising naturopathic doctor in another regulated Canadian jurisdiction.
Application requirements for first-time applicants.
Application requirements for student registration.
Application requirements for Practising Naturopathic Physicians in Other Regulated Canadian Jurisdictions.