National Board of
Naturopathic Examiners
Applying for a License or Registration to Practice Naturopathy in Idaho
The Naturopathic Doctors Licensing Exam (NDLEX) administered by the National Board of Naturopathic Examiners of the American Naturopathic Association, was admitted in the state of Idaho as the premier exam to practice Naturopathy. The NDLEX differs from the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Exam (NPLEX) used to test Naturopathic Medical Doctors and the Naturopathic Medicine profession. This differentiation has cemented Naturopathy as a licensable and regulated profession by the Idaho Board of Naturopathic Healthcare and the nation.
Registered Naturopaths may also use of Idaho code 54-5110(2) which permits individuals in Idaho to use the titles "Naturopath", "Naturopathic Doctor", or "ND". A Registered Naturopath/Naturopathic Doctor must also comply with Idaho Admin Code r. 24.40.01.100 which requires 12 hours of annual continuing education.
Idaho Admin Code r. 24.40.01.100
01. Approved Examination. The Naturopathic Doctors Licensing Examination (NDLEX) administered by the National Board of Naturopathic Examiners, or a naturopathic competency examination administered by the American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board.
02. Continuing Education. To renew, licensees must complete, during the prior licensing period, and retain proof of completion of twenty (20) hours of continuing education germane to health care. To renew, registrants must complete, during the prior registration period, and retain proof of completion of twelve (12) hours of continuing education germane to health care.
Requirements for Licensure
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor/ LND
MD, DO, DC, DPM, DNP
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Paying Licensure Fee and application
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License verification showing current, unrestricted licensure in any jurisdictions as a medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, doctor of podiatric medicine, doctor of chiropractic medicine, doctor of dental medicine, or doctor of nursing practice.
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Proof of Satisfactory Completion of a Doctoral Degree in Naturopathy
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Passage of the Naturopathic Doctors Licensing Exam (NDLEX) administered by the National Board of Naturopathic Examiners of the American Naturopathic Association or equivalent.
Requirements for Registration
Registered Naturopath/ ND
Doctor of Naturopathy
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Paying Registration Fee
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Application Submittal
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* Not Required but suggested by NBNE- The National Board of Naturopathic Examiners will administer the NDLEX to registered Naturopaths who meet the requirements to take the exam. Upon passage, they shall be awarded the title, "Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor" or "Idaho Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor".
Download Application for Licensure or Registration(click here)
For government website information:
Board of Naturopathic Health Care | Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
