54-5112 QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE. - Idaho Statutes

TITLE 54

PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

CHAPTER 51

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS LICENSING ACT

54-5112. Qualifications for licensure. To be eligible for a license to practice as a naturopathic physician in the state of Idaho, the applicant shall:

(1) Provide proof, on a form provided by the board, of completion of an approved naturopathic medical program approved by the board;

(2) Have passed a competency-based examination approved by the board covering basic medical sciences and the diagnostic and clinical sciences consistent with the education, training and practice of naturopathic medicine. Such examination shall include, but not be limited to, exams in anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, pathology, physiology, naturopathic philosophy and principles, physical and clinical diagnosis, lab diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, botanical medicine, naturopathic physical medicine, and nutrition;

(3) Applicants may be required to sit for a personal interview by the board to specifically review the applicant’s qualifications, professional credentials, knowledge, and skills pertaining to the practice of naturopathic medicine;

(4) Possess a good, ethical and professional reputation;

(5) Be physically and mentally capable of safely practicing naturopathic medicine with or without reasonable accommodation;

(6) Have never had a license to practice naturopathic medicine or other health care license, registration or certificate refused, revoked or suspended by any other state or country for reasons that relate to the applicant’s ability to skillfully and safely practice naturopathic medicine, or other health care profession unless that license, registration or certification has been restored to good standing by that state or country;

(7) All licensed naturopathic physicians shall have on file with the board a board-approved disclosure form stating the degrees, training, experience, credentials and the health care services they are board approved to provide;

(8) File a board-approved application and pay the licensing fees.