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1. The practice of naturopathic medicine by an individual employed by the
6federal government while the individual is engaged in the performance of duties
7prescribed by federal law.
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2. A person who is licensed to practice naturopathic medicine in another state
9or country and is providing consultation to or with or a demonstration to or with a
10naturopathic doctor who is licensed under this chapter.
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3. The practice of naturopathic medicine by a student enrolled in an approved
12naturopathic medical program that qualifies under s. 466.04 (1) (d) 1., provided that
13the performance of services is pursuant to a course of instruction or assignments
14from an instructor and is under the supervision of the instructor. The student shall
15use the title “ND candidate” with the intended year of graduation.
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16(3) The board may, by rule, establish additional exemptions from the
17requirements under sub. (1).
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18466.03 Duties and powers of examining board. (1) The board shall
19promulgate rules that establish all of the following:
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(a) Standards of practice for and a code of ethics governing the professional
21conduct of naturopathic doctors and limited-scope naturopathic doctors.
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(b) Continuing education requirements for applicants seeking renewal of a
23license under this chapter. The board shall establish separate continuing education
24requirements for naturopathic doctors and limited-scope naturopathic doctors.
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1(c) Examination standards and requirements for purposes of examinations
2required under s. 466.04 (1) (e), including required passing scores for examinations
3and the times when examinations are offered.
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4(2) The board may promulgate rules to do any of the following:
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(a) Further define the scope of practice of naturopathic medicine. The board
6may expressly authorize diagnostic, therapeutic, or other practices that may be used
7by naturopathic doctors. The board may not authorize a naturopathic doctor to
8engage in any practice excluded from the definition of naturopathic medicine under
9s. 466.01 (6) (b). The board may expressly prohibit diagnostic, therapeutic, or other
10practices.
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(b) Establish character and fitness requirements for initial licensure or
12renewal of a license under this chapter and evidence required to demonstrate
13satisfaction of such requirements.
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(c) Establish physical and mental competency requirements for initial
15licensure or renewal of a license under this chapter and evidence required to
16demonstrate satisfaction of such requirements.
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(d) Establish evidence of professional competency requirements for initial
18licensure or renewal of a license under this chapter, including evidence relating to
19an applicant's licensure status in other states.
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(e) Establish additional clinical, practical, or residency requirements for initial
21licensure under this chapter.
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(f) Adopt minimum malpractice insurance requirements for naturopathic
23doctors.
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1(3) The board may, for purposes of s. 466.04 (1) (d) 1. e., 2. d., 3. d., and 4. e.,
2disqualify any naturopathic medical program if the board determines the program
3does not adequately prepare students to practice naturopathic medicine.
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4466.04 License; renewal. (1) Naturopathic doctor license. The board shall
5grant a naturopathic doctor license to a person who does all of the following:
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(a) Submits an application for the license to the department on a form provided
7by the department.
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(b) Pays the fee specified in s. 440.05 (1).
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(c) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, submits evidence satisfactory
10to the board that the applicant does not have an arrest or a conviction record.
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(d) Submits evidence satisfactory to the board that he or she has completed one
12of the following:
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1. A naturopathic medical education program offered in the United States that
14satisfies all of the following:
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a. The program provides the degree of doctor of naturopathy or doctor of
16naturopathic medicine.
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b. The program offers graduate-level, full-time, didactic and supervised
18clinical training.
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c. The program is accredited, or has achieved candidacy status for such
20accreditation, by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education or an equivalent
21federally recognized accrediting body for naturopathic medical programs.
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d. The program is offered by an institution of higher education or part of an
23institution of higher education that is accredited, or is a candidate for such
24accreditation, by a regional accrediting organization or a national institutional
25accrediting agency recognized by the federal department of education.
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1e. The program has not been disqualified by the board as an approved
2naturopathic medical educational program under s. 466.03 (3).
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2. A program at a diploma-granting, degree-equivalent institution of higher
4education located in Canada that satisfies all of the following:
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a. The program offers graduate-level, full-time didactic and supervised
6clinical training.