Chapter Nat Med 3

Chapter Nat Med 3

LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS AND RENEWAL

Nat Med 3.01   License not required.

Nat Med 3.02   Licensure requirements.

Nat Med 3.03   Reciprocal credentials for service members, former service members, and their spouses.

Nat Med 3.04   Examinations.

Nat Med 3.05   Oral examination.

Nat Med 3.06   Renewal.

Ch. Nat Med 3 Note Note: This chapter was created in part as an emergency rule, with different numbering, effective January 15, 2024.

Nat Med 3.01 Nat Med 3.01 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 3.01 History History: EmR2402: emerg. cr., eff. 1-15-24; CR 23-074: cr. Register August 2024 No. 824, eff. 9-1-24.

Nat Med 3.02 Nat Med 3.02 Licensure requirements. An applicant for licensure as a naturopathic doctor shall submit to the board all of the following:

Nat Med 3.02(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 3.02 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 3.02(2) (2) The fee specified in s. 440.05 (1), Stats.

Nat Med 3.02(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 3.02(4) (4) Verified documentary evidence that the applicant has complied with at least one of the educational requirements specified in s. 466.04 (1) (d), Stats.

Nat Med 3.02(5) (5) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has satisfied the examination requirements under s. Nat Med 3.04.

Nat Med 3.02(6) (6) If required by the board, completion of an oral examination as specified in s. Nat Med 3.05.

Nat Med 3.02 History History: EmR2402: emerg. cr., eff. 1-15-24; CR 23-074: cr. Register August 2024 No. 824, eff. 9-1-24; correction in (3) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register August 2024 No. 824.

Nat Med 3.03 Nat Med 3.03 Reciprocal credentials for service members, former service members, and their spouses. A reciprocal license to practice naturopathic medicine shall be granted to a service member, former service member, or the spouse of a service member or former service member who the board determines meets all of the requirements under s. 440.09 (2), Stats. Subject to s. 440.09 (2m), Stats., the board may request verification necessary to make a determination under this section.

Nat Med 3.03 Note Note: Instructions for applications can be found on the department of safety and professional services’ website at http://dsps.wi.gov.

Nat Med 3.03 History History: EmR2402: emerg. cr., eff. 1-15-24; CR 23-074: cr. Register August 2024 No. 824, eff. 9-1-24.

Nat Med 3.04 Nat Med 3.04 Examinations.

Nat Med 3.04(1) (1) Examinations required. Each applicant for licensure under this chapter must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has passed all of the following:

Nat Med 3.04(1)(a) (a) One of the following for the competency-based examination:

Nat Med 3.04(1)(a)1. 1. Part I Biomedical Science Examination and Part II Core Clinical Science Examination of the NPLEX.

Nat Med 3.04(1)(a)2. 2. For graduates of approved naturopathic medical programs prior to the first administration of the NPLEX, a competency-based state naturopathic medicine licensing examination or equivalent Canadian provincial licensing examination for the practice of naturopathic medicine approved by the board.

Nat Med 3.04(1)(a)3. 3. For graduates of approved naturopathic medical programs prior to the creation of the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, a competency-based state naturopathic medicine licensing examination or equivalent Canadian provincial licensing examination for the practice of naturopathic medicine approved by the board.

Nat Med 3.04(1)(b) (b) Part II Core Clinical Science Examination of the NPLEX for the pharmacology examination.

Nat Med 3.04(1)(c) (c) Except as specified in par. (d), a jurisprudence examination approved by the board. The passing score is 85 percent.

Nat Med 3.04(1)(d) (d) For licenses issued prior to the effective date of the permanent rule, a signed statement by the applicant committing to satisfying the requirement under par. (c) before December 31, 2024.

Nat Med 3.04(2) (2) Failure and reexamination. If an applicant has failed any of the examinations required under sub. (1) 4 or more times in this state or another licensing jurisdiction in the United States or Canada, the board may require the applicant to submit evidence satisfactory to the board of further professional training or education in examination areas in which the applicant had previously demonstrated deficiencies. If the evidence provided by the applicant is not satisfactory to the board, the board may require the applicant to obtain further professional training or education as the board deems necessary to establish the applicant’s fitness to practice naturopathic medicine in this state. In order to determine any further professional training or education requirement, the board shall consider any information available relating to the quality of the applicant’s previous practice, including the results of the applicant’s performance on any oral examination required under s. Nat Med 3.05.

Nat Med 3.04 History History: EmR2402: emerg. cr., eff. 1-15-24; CR 23-074: cr. Register August 2024 No. 824, eff. 9-1-24.

Nat Med 3.05 Nat Med 3.05 Oral examination.

Nat Med 3.05(1) (1) An applicant may be required to complete an oral examination if the applicant meets any of the following:

Nat Med 3.05(1)(a) (a) Has a medical condition which in any way impairs or limits the applicant’s ability to practice naturopathic medicine with reasonable skill and safety.

Nat Med 3.05(1)(b) (b) Uses chemical substances so as to impair in any way the applicant’s ability to practice naturopathic medicine with reasonable skill and safety.

Nat Med 3.05(1)(c) (c) Has been disciplined or had licensure denied by a licensing or regulatory authority in this state or another jurisdiction.

Nat Med 3.05(1)(d) (d) Has been found to have been negligent in the practice of naturopathic medicine or has been a party in a lawsuit in which it was alleged that the applicant had been negligent in the practice of naturopathic medicine.

Nat Med 3.05(1)(f) (f) Has been diagnosed as suffering from pedophilia, exhibitionism, or voyeurism.

Nat Med 3.05(1)(g) (g) Has engaged in the illegal use of controlled substances.

Nat Med 3.05(1)(h) (h) Has been subject to adverse formal action during the course of naturopathic medicine education, postgraduate training, hospital practice, or other naturopathic medicine employment.

Nat Med 3.05(1)(i) (i) Has not practiced naturopathic medicine for a period of 5 years or more prior to application unless the applicant has graduated from a school of naturopathic medicine within that period.

Nat Med 3.05(1)(j) (j) Has failed any of the examinations required under s. Nat Med 3.04 (1) or 6.03 (6) 4 times or more and the board has determined that further examination is required.

Nat Med 3.05(2) (2) The board will notify each applicant required to complete an oral examination of the time and place scheduled for that applicant’s examination. Failure of an applicant to appear for an examination as scheduled may void that applicant’s application and require the applicant to reapply for licensure unless prior scheduling arrangements have been made with the board by the applicant.

Nat Med 3.05(3) (3) An oral examination of an applicant is conducted by the board. The purpose of an oral exam is to evaluate the applicant’s eligibility for a license. 

Nat Med 3.05(4) (4) The passing grade for an oral examination under this section is 90 percent.

Nat Med 3.05 History History: EmR2402: emerg. cr., eff. 1-15-24; CR 23-074: cr. Register August 2024 No. 824, eff. 9-1-24; corrections in (1) (j) made under ss. 35.17 and 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., August 2024 No. 824.

Nat Med 3.06 Nat Med 3.06 Renewal.

Nat Med 3.06(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 3.06(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 3.06 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 3.06(1)(b) (b) Pay the required fee prior to the date specified in s. 440.08 (2) (a), Stats.

Nat Med 3.06(1)(c) (c) Attest to the completion of the requirements under s. Nat Med 4.02.

Nat Med 3.06(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 3.06(3) (3) Late renewal after 5 years and reinstatement.

Nat Med 3.06(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 3.06(3)(b) (b) Reinstatement. An applicant who has a license with unmet disciplinary requirements that 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 by submitting all of the following:

Nat Med 3.06(3)(b)1. 1. Evidence of completion of the requirements in par. (a).

Nat Med 3.06(3)(b)2. 2. Evidence of completion of disciplinary requirements, if applicable.

Nat Med 3.06(3)(b)3. 3. Evidence of rehabilitation or change in circumstances warranting reinstatement of the credential.

Nat Med 3.06 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., Register August 2024.