Licensing Requirements

• Bastyr University
  • Kenmore, Washington Campus
  • San Diego, California Campus
• Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine
  • Ontario Campus
  • British Columbia Campus (formally Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine)
• National University of Natural Medicine, Oregon (formerly National College of Natural Medicine; National College of Naturopathic Medicine)
• National University of Health Sciences, Illinois
• Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly Southwest College of Natural Medicine and Health Sciences), Arizona
• University of Bridgeport, College of Naturopathic Medicine, Connecticut

Applicants must list all states where they do or did hold credentials. This list must also include when the applicant has applied for a credential, even if a credential was not granted. The jurisdiction where the applicant is or was credentialed must complete and submit the verification form (PDF). The jurisdiction must send the completed form directly to the department.

Each applicant must answer all personal data questions. If there is a positive answer to any of the questions, the applicant must send an explanation and official documentation (if applicable). With regard to the professional liability claims history question, the applicant must send an explanation of the nature of the case, data and summary of care given, copies of the original complaint, and the settlement or final disposition. If pending, applicant must indicate status.

• Applicants must successfully pass the basic science, clinical science, and minor surgery add-on examinations in the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination (NPLEX) administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE).
• Per WAC 246-836-040, Applicants shall take and pass the Washington State Jurisprudence examination with a score of 100 percent within the first full continuing education reporting period after initial licensure.