Prescriptive Authority

Registrants who hold certification in Prescriptive Authority adhere to the BC Naturopathic Physicians Regulation and the College’s Scope of Practice for Naturopathic Physicians – Standards, Limits and Conditions for Prescribing Dispensing and Compounding Drugs.

Certification Requirements

In order to obtain certification in Prescriptive Authority, registrants must successfully complete the Prescribing Upgrade Course and pass the CCNM exam offered in British Columbia by the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM – Boucher).

• Application for certification in Prescriptive Authority

NOTE: Registrants with certification in Prescriptive Authority must maintain valid qualifications in Naturopathic Advanced Life Support (NALS).