How to Become a Naturopathic Doctor in Saskatchewan

• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Submit online application

   The applicant completes the online application and pays the required fee.

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   “1) Online Application and Payment: click the blue "Become a Member" button above”

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2. Provide licensing exam transcripts

   Copies of NABNE transcripts for NPLEX Parts I and II, or a CONO transcript for the Biomedical Sciences and Clinical Sciences Exams, must be sent directly from the licensing body to the SANP office.

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   “2a) NABNE transcripts for NPLEX Parts I and II (Including the Biomedical Science Examination, Core Clinical Science Examination, and Acupuncture Elective Examination, which is required to practice acupuncture in Saskatchewan. If you do not write the Acupuncture Elective Examination, you will be issued a restricted license without the ability to practice acupuncture. Minor surgery and pharmacy electives are NOT required.) OR CONO transcript for Biomedical Sciences and Clinical Sciences Exams”

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3. Provide graduation transcripts

   Transcripts confirming graduation from a CNME accredited Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program must be received directly from the licensing body.

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   “2b) Transcripts confirming graduation from a CNME accredited Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine program”

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4. Provide practical exam confirmation

   Confirmation of successful completion of the required practical examinations from CONO or CNPBC must be received directly from the licensing body.

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   “2c) Confirmation of successful completion of practical examinations from either CONO or CNPBC. The practical examinations that are required for the SANP are: · Naturopathic Manipulation Exam (practical) · Acupuncture Exam (practical) · Physical Diagnostic Skills Exam (practical)”

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5. Provide character references

   The applicant submits two character reference letters.

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   “3) Two Character Reference letters: These should specify how long and in what”

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1. Complete online application

   The applicant completes the online SANP application and pays the required fee.

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   “1) Complete the online SANP Application and Payment: click the blue "Become a Member" button above”

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2. Provide certificate of good standing

   A Certificate in Good Standing from the Canadian licensing body the applicant is transferring from must state the applicant is in good standing with no current complaints or investigations.

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   “2) A Certificate in Good Standing from the Canadian licensing body from which the applicant is transferring from. This letter must state that the applicant is in good-standing with that licensing body AND that there are no complaints or investigations currently against the applicant.”

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3. Provide liability insurance

   The applicant uploads a copy of their liability insurance confirmation document to the online SANP application.

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   “3) Liability insurance – a copy of the confirmation document must be loaded, by the applicant, to the applicant's online SANP application”

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4. Provide criminal record check

   The applicant attaches a criminal record check, dated within one year of applying, during the online application process.

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   “6) Criminal Record Check (Available from the RCMP, local police department or through www.MyBackCheck.com) This report must be dated within one year of applying with the SANP. This document must be attached as prompted during the online application process.”

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5. Write jurisprudence exam

   The applicant writes the SANP Ethics and Jurisprudence Exam, coordinating a day and time with the Registrar if writing in Saskatchewan.

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   “7) The SANP Ethics and Jurisprudence Exam written exam. For an applicant writing in Saskatchewan please contact the Registrar [email protected] to coordinate a day and time to sit the exam.”

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6. Provide US standing letter

   If transferring from a US licensing body, the applicant provides a letter stating they are in good standing with no current complaints or investigations.

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   “8) A letter from the US licensing body from which the applicant is transferring from. This letter must state that the applicant is in good-standing with that licensing body AND that there are no complaints or investigations currently against the applicant. Find the CANRA form for Members in Good Standing at this link:”

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• 5 steps without a listed fee

1. Complete educational assessment

   The applicant has their credentials assessed by a CNME-accredited naturopathic education program such as CCNM, then completes any necessary additional education and graduates from the program.

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   “Internationally educated naturopathic doctors can have their credentials assessed by a naturopathic education program accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education. In Canada, that is the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) which has two campuses, one in Toronto and one in Vancouver. After this assessment, the candidate will take any necessary additional education through the educational program and, upon successful graduation from the program, they would sit the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX), both Part I (Biomedical Science) and Part II (Clinical Science) administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners, OR CoNO Biomedical Examination and the Ontario Clinic Sciences Examination.”

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2. Write national licensing exams

   After graduating from the bridging program, the applicant sits NPLEX Part I and Part II, or the CoNO Biomedical Examination and the Ontario Clinic Sciences Examination.

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   “upon successful graduation from the program, they would sit the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX), both Part I (Biomedical Science) and Part II (Clinical Science) administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners, OR CoNO Biomedical Examination and the Ontario Clinic Sciences Examination.”

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3. Complete practical examinations

   The applicant completes the required practical examinations through CoNO or CCHPBC and submits proof of completion with the registration application.

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   “In addition to national licensing exams or PLAR program, SANP requires confirmation of successful completion of the following practical examinations, which may be completed through College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CoNO) or the College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC): a. Naturopathic Manipulation b. Physical Examination/Instrumentation c. Acupuncture (Provided in Ontario only and optional in Saskatchewan) Proof of completion must be submitted with the application for registration.”

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4. Meet provincial requirements

   The applicant passes the SANP Jurisprudence Exam, provides evidence of current liability insurance, holds CPR certification, and meets any other regulatory criteria outlined by SANP.

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   “Applicants must also: a. Pass the SANP Jurisprudence Exam b. Provide evidence of current liability insurance c. Hold CPR certification d. Meet any other regulatory criteria outlined by SANP”

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5. Submit registration application

   Once all educational, examination, and provincial requirements are met, the applicant submits a full application for membership using forms and checklists from the SANP website.

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   “Once all educational, examination, and provincial requirements are met, applicants may submit a full application for membership. Application forms, instructions, and checklists are available on the SANP website: https://www.sanp.ca”

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