Licensing

Naturopathic doctors in Ontario are provincially regulated with standardized credential requirements. Registered (sometimes called licensed) naturopathic doctors are required to complete three years of pre-medical studies at a recognized university followed by four years of full-time training at an accredited college of naturopathic medicine comprehensive and rigorous education program. This four-year program incorporates both classroom and hands-on clinical training. After graduation, NDs must pass intensive regulatory board examinations that are standardized across North America, before qualifying for registration.