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2. Using general or spinal anesthetics.
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3. Administering ionizing radioactive substances for therapeutic purposes.
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4. Performing surgical procedures involving the eye, ear, tendons, nerves,
22veins, or arteries that extend beyond superficial tissue.
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5. Performing any procedure or practice that is prohibited by the board by rule
24under s. 466.03 (2) (a) or that is excluded from the definition of naturopathic physical
25medicine under sub. (7) (b).
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1(d) “Naturopathic medicine” is distinct from the practice of medicine and
2surgery, as defined in s. 448.01 (9).
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3(7) (a) “Naturopathic physical medicine” includes, except as provided in par.
4(b), manually administering mechanical treatment of body structures or tissues for
5the purpose of restoring normal physiological function to the body by normalizing
6and balancing the musculoskeletal system of the body, such as massage, stretching,
7resistance, or joint play examination.
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(b) “Naturopathic physical medicine” does not include any of the following:
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1. The employment or application of chiropractic or spinal adjustments and the
10principles or techniques of chiropractic science as described in s. 446.01 (2) (b).
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2. The manipulation or adjustment of the spine or extremity joints of the
12human body beyond the elastic barrier, including small amplitude movement at or
13beyond the end range of normal joint motion.
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14(8) “Nonprescription drug product" has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (13m).
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15466.02 License required; use of titles. (1) (a) Except as provided in subs.
16(2) (a) and (b) and (3), no person may practice naturopathic medicine or make a
17representation that he or she is authorized to do so unless the person is licensed
18under this chapter.
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(b) 1. Except as provided in subs. (2) (b) and (3), no person may designate
20himself or herself as a naturopathic doctor or doctor of naturopathic medicine; use
21or assume the title “naturopathic doctor," “doctor of naturopathic medicine," or
22“doctor of naturopathy"; use the words “naturopathic medicine” or “naturopathic
23health care” in connection with his or her practice; append to the person's name the
24letters “N.D." or “ND"; use any other titles, words, letters, abbreviations, insignia,
25or designation that would imply that the individual is licensed, certified, or
1registered as a naturopathic doctor or doctor of naturopathic medicine; or claim to
2render naturopathic medicine or naturopathic health care services unless the person
3is licensed under s. 466.04 (1) or (2).
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2. This paragraph does not prohibit or restrict a person from designating
5himself or herself as a naturopath or from using or assuming the title “naturopath”
6if that designation or use does not otherwise violate subd. 1.
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7(2) (a) Subsection (1) (a) does not require a license for any of the following:
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1. Any person lawfully practicing within the scope of a license, permit,
9registration, or certification granted by this state or the federal government.
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2. The provision of information in connection with the sale of vitamins or herbs.
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3. The provision of advice regarding the use of a therapy, including herbal
12medicine, homeopathy, nutrition, or other nondrug or nonsurgical therapy.
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4. Any individual acting under an exemption from the requirement to obtain
14a license to practice medicine and surgery under s. 448.03 (2), to the extent that the
15individual's activities also fall within the practice of naturopathic medicine.
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5. Any person who is providing patient services as directed, supervised, and
17inspected by a naturopathic doctor who has the power to direct, decide, and oversee
18the implementation of the patient services rendered.
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(b) Subsection (1) (a) and (b) does not require a license for any of the following:
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1. The practice of naturopathic medicine by an individual employed by the
21federal government while the individual is engaged in the performance of duties
22prescribed by federal law.
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2. A person who is licensed to practice naturopathic medicine in another state
24or country and is providing consultation to or with or a demonstration to or with a
25naturopathic doctor who is licensed under this chapter.
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13. The practice of naturopathic medicine by a student enrolled in an approved
2naturopathic medical program that qualifies under s. 466.04 (1) (d) 1., provided that
3the performance of services is pursuant to a course of instruction or assignments
4from an instructor and is under the supervision of the instructor. The student shall
5use the title “ND candidate” with the intended year of graduation.
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6(3) The board may, by rule, establish additional exemptions from the
7prohibitions under sub. (1).
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8466.03 Duties and powers of examining board. (1) The board shall
9promulgate rules that establish all of the following:
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(a) Standards of practice for and a code of ethics governing the professional
11conduct of naturopathic doctors and limited-scope naturopathic doctors.
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(b) Continuing education requirements for applicants seeking renewal of a
13naturopathic doctor license under this chapter.
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(bm) Continuing education requirements for applicants seeking renewal of a
15limited-scope naturopathic doctor license under this chapter. The board shall accept
16qualifying training that is completed to satisfy the requirement under s. 466.04 (2)
17(b) 5. d. as qualifying continuing education under this paragraph.
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(c) Examination standards and requirements for purposes of examinations
19required under s. 466.04 (1) (e), including required passing scores for examinations
20and the times when examinations are offered.