Chapter Nat Med 6

Chapter Nat Med 6

LIMITED-SCOPE NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS

Nat Med 6.01   Scope of practice.

Nat Med 6.02   License not required.

Nat Med 6.03   Requirements for licensure.

Nat Med 6.04   Renewal.

Nat Med 6.05   Telehealth practice.

Nat Med 6.06   Code of ethics and unprofessional conduct.

Nat Med 6.07   Informed consent.

Nat Med 6.08   Recordkeeping.

Nat Med 6.01 Nat Med 6.01 Scope of practice.

Nat Med 6.01(1) (1) Except as otherwise conflicts with any other rule or statute or as permitted by sub. (2), a limited-scope naturopathic doctor may only engage in the practices specified in s. 466.01 (6) (a) 1. a. to c. and 3. a. to c., Stats.

Nat Med 6.01(2) (2) A limited-scope naturopathic doctor may extend their scope of practice by petitioning the board. This petition shall include details of the expansion of scope and proof of qualifications to perform the requested practice pursuant to s. 466.05 (2) (a) 2., Stats.

Nat Med 6.01 History History: CR 23-074: cr. Register August 2024 No. 824, eff. 9-1-24; correction in (1) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register August 2024 No. 824.

Nat Med 6.02 Nat Med 6.02 License not required. Pursuant to s. 466.02 (2), Stats., certain individuals are not required to obtain a license under this chapter to engage in practice or activities relating to naturopathic medicine.

Nat Med 6.02 History History: CR 23-074: cr. Register August 2024 No. 824, eff. 9-1-24.

Nat Med 6.03 Nat Med 6.03 Requirements for licensure. An applicant for licensure as a limited-scope naturopathic doctor shall submit to the board all of the following:

Nat Med 6.03(1) (1) A complete application for the license on a form provided by the department including any information required by the board to determine an applicant’s minimal competency to practice.

Nat Med 6.03 Note Note: Instructions for initial licensure applications can be found on the department of safety and professional services’ website at http://dsps.wi.gov.

Nat Med 6.03(2) (2) The fee specified in s. 440.05 (1), Stats.

Nat Med 6.03(3) (3) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, Stats., evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant does not have an arrest or a conviction record.

Nat Med 6.03(4) (4) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has satisfied requirements under s. 466.04 (2) (b) 4. and 5., Stats.

Nat Med 6.03(5) (5) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has been continually practicing naturopathic medicine in this state for at least 10 years preceding the date of application to obtain a limited-scope naturopathic doctor license.

Nat Med 6.03(6) (6) Except as specified in sub. (7), a jurisprudence examination approved by the board. The passing score is 85 percent.

Nat Med 6.03(7) (7) For licenses issued prior to the effective date of the permanent rule, a signed statement by the applicant committing to satisfying the requirement under sub. (6) before December 31, 2024.

Nat Med 6.03(8) (8) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has exhibited a record of safety in the practice of naturopathic medicine or naturopathy.

Nat Med 6.03(9) (9) If required by the board, completion of an oral examination as specified under s. Nat Med 3.05.

Nat Med 6.03 History History: CR 23-074: cr. Register August 2024 No. 824, eff. 9-1-24; (1) renum. to Nat Med 6.03 (intro.) under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 1., Stats., correction in (3) made under s. 35.17, Stats., and corrections in (6), (7) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register August 2024 No. 824.

Nat Med 6.04 Nat Med 6.04 Renewal.

Nat Med 6.04(1) (1) Requirements. A licensee shall renew their license as specified by s. 440.08 (2) (a), Stats., and satisfy the following requirements:

Nat Med 6.04(1)(a) (a) Submit a complete application for the license on a form provided by the department including any information required by the board to determine an applicant’s eligibility.

Nat Med 6.04 Note Note: Instructions for renewal applications can be found on the department of safety and professional services’ website at http://dsps.wi.gov.

Nat Med 6.04(1)(b) (b) Pay the required fee prior to the date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a), Stats.

Nat Med 6.04(1)(c) (c) Attest to the completion of the requirements under s. Nat Med 4.02.

Nat Med 6.04(1)(d) (d) If a limited-scope naturopathic doctor was issued an initial license by satisfying the requirement under s. 466.04 (2) (b) 5. d., Stats., the limited-scope naturopathic doctor shall, no later than the first renewal date after the conclusion of the 5-year period, submit evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has completed the education and training specified in the signed statement under s. 466.04 (2) (b) 5. d., Stats.

Nat Med 6.04(2) (2) Late renewal within 5 years. If the application for renewal is filed less than 5 years after the expiration of the applicant’s license, the applicant shall pay the late renewal fee in s. 440.08 (3) (a), Stats., and meet the requirements under sub. (1).

Nat Med 6.04(3) (3) Late renewal after 5 years and reinstatement.

Nat Med 6.04(3)(a) (a) Late renewal after 5 years. If the application for renewal is 5 years or more after the expiration of the applicant’s license, the board shall make such inquiry as it finds necessary to determine whether the applicant is competent to practice under the license in this state and shall impose any reasonable conditions on reinstatement of the license, including oral examination, as the board deems appropriate. All applicants under this paragraph shall be required to pass the jurisprudence examination, which is the same examination given to initial applicants.

Nat Med 6.04(3)(b) (b) Reinstatement. An applicant who has a license with unmet disciplinary requirements which has not been renewed within 5 years of the renewal date or whose license has been surrendered or revoked may apply to have the license reinstated in accordance with all of the following:

Nat Med 6.04(3)(b)1. 1. Evidence of completion of the requirements in par. (a) if the credential has not been renewed within the last 5 years.

Nat Med 6.04(3)(b)2. 2. Evidence of completion of disciplinary requirements, if applicable.

Nat Med 6.04(3)(b)3. 3. Evidence of rehabilitation or change in circumstances warranting reinstatement of the credential.

Nat Med 6.04 History History: CR 23-074: cr. Register August 2024 No. 824, eff. 9-1-24; (1) (title) created under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 2., Stats., and correction in (3) (b) (intro.) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register August 2024 No. 824.

Nat Med 6.05 Nat Med 6.05 Telehealth practice.

Nat Med 6.05(1) (1) A limited-scope naturopathic doctor who uses telehealth in the diagnosis and treatment of a patient located in this state shall be licensed to practice as a limited-scope naturopathic doctor by the board under s. 466.04 (2), Stats.

Nat Med 6.05(2) (2) A licensed limited-scope naturopathic doctor shall be held to the same standards of practice and conduct including patient confidentiality and recordkeeping, regardless of whether health care services are provided in person or by telehealth.

Nat Med 6.05 History History: CR 23-074: cr. Register August 2024 No. 824, eff. 9-1-24.

Nat Med 6.06 Nat Med 6.06 Code of ethics and unprofessional conduct. All provisions established under ch. Nat Med 5 also apply to the practice of limited-scope naturopathic doctors.

Nat Med 6.06 History History: CR 23-074: cr. Register August 2024 No. 824, eff. 9-1-24.

Nat Med 6.07 Nat Med 6.07 Informed consent. The provisions established under s. Nat Med 2.01 also apply to the practice of a limited-scope naturopathic doctor with the additional provision that a limited-scope naturopathic doctor shall also disclose their license type and authorized scope of practice.

Nat Med 6.07 History History: CR 23-074: cr. Register August 2024 No. 824, eff. 9-1-24.

Nat Med 6.08 Nat Med 6.08 Recordkeeping. All provisions established under s. Nat Med 2.02 also apply to the practice of a limited-scope naturopathic doctor.

Nat Med 6.08 History History: CR 23-074: cr. Register August 2024 No. 824, eff. 9-1-24.