Naturopathic Doctor

OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• What are the licensing requirements for an internationally educated Naturopathic Doctor
• What educational institutions offer a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program in Canada
• What information resources are available for Naturopathic Doctors?

 

What are the licensing requirements for an internationally educated Naturopathic Doctor

There are no international standards or agreements for naturopathic education other than U.S. and Canada. Graduates from naturopathic colleges in other countries are not eligible to apply for the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations to practice in North America. The exams are administered at the state and provincial level by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners for graduates of a North American accredited program.

 

International graduates may have some course credits accepted for transfer to a U.S. or Canadian accredited school if the school is a graduate-level institution and, governmentally recognized. Individuals are encouraged to contact one of the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education approved schools.

 

What educational institutions offer a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program in Canada

There are two accredited Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine programs in Canada:

• The Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, British Columbia.
• The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto.

Additional Occupational Information

For more information on occupational duties and wages, visit the Alberta Learning Information Service at www.alis.gov.ab.ca and search for Naturopathic Doctor under Occupational Information.

What information resources are available for Naturopathic Doctors?

Alberta Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (AANP) website: www.naturopathic-alberta.com

Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) website: www.cand.ca

EDinfo website: www.alis.alberta.ca/edinfo