To obtain the naturopathic medical creditial “ND”, candidates must complete:
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three years of pre-medical sciences at a University; prerequisites in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, organic chemistry, introductory psychology and humanities;
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Successful completion of a 4-year full-time program in accredited school of Naturopathic Medicine that includes more than 4,500 hours of classroom training and 1,500 hours of supervised clinical experience;
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Completion of NPLEX board exams that are written after the 2nd year and 4th year of study. NPLEX is the standard examination used by all licensing jurisdictions for Naturopathic doctors in North America.
Naturopathic Doctors undergo training similar to medical doctors with the additional requirement of studying the naturopathic disciplines. The four areas of training in the four-year full-time Naturopathic Medicine curriculum are:
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Basic Sciences – This area of study includes anatomy, physiology, histology, microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacology and pathology.
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Clinical Disciplines – Diagnostic medicine areas of study are physical and clinical diagnosis, differential and laboratory diagnosis, radiology, naturopathic assessment and orthopedics.
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Naturopathic Disciplines – There are six major disciplines that define the area of naturopathic practice. Each discipline is a distinct area of practice and includes both diagnostic principles and practices as well as therapeutic skills and techniques. They include: clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, homeopathic medicine, hydrotherapy, naturopathic manipulation and lifestyle counseling.
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Clinical Experience – All students must complete 1,500 hours of clinical requirements and demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of Naturopathic Medicine prior to graduation.
Regulation – Naturopathic medicine is regulated in Ontario. It is currently regulated througout Canada under the Drugless Practitioners Act (DPA) by the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy (BDDT-N).
 Principles of Naturopathic Medicine
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Health Conditions Naturopathic Medicine Can Treat
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