Certification Requirements

A naturopathic physician who is duly qualified and licensed by the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia may be certified to practice intrauterine device (IUD) insertions provided they have successfully completed all of the requirements for the certification:

• Have a minimum of three (3) years clinical experience; and

1. show evidence of successful completion of the online modules of the Intrauterine Contraception Insertion Preceptorship program through the Society of Gynecologists’ and Obstetricians of Canada; OR
   
2. show evidence of successful completion of Contraception and Intrauterine Devices Theory – A Didactic Exploration of Birth Control Options for Women through Integrative Reproductive Care Inc.

AND

• Show evidence of successful completion of:

1. precepting training at the BC Women’s Hospital (Willow Women’s Clinic), in Vancouver, BC; OR
2. practical Training in IUD Placement and Removals course (Integrative Reproductive Care Inc.) ; OR
3. equivalent training as verified by a supervising physician and as confirmed by the submission of both the IUD Competency form and the Supplementary Information for Certification Application form, to the College.

AND

• Provide a completed IUD checklist form to the College.

To maintain valid certification, registrants must perform a minimum of 12 IUD insertions annually.

• Application for Certification in Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion

Co-requisites for Certification:

In order to apply for and maintain certification in IUD Insertion, naturopathic physicians must hold and maintain:

• Certification in Prescriptive Authority