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Active and Inactive Licensee Annual Mandatory Continuing Education Requirements: 850-040-0210 (1)&(2):

(1) Active License Annual Mandatory Continuing Education Requirements: active licensees must annually submit certificates of completion for a total of thirty-two (32) hours of approved continuing education (CE) as follows:

        (a) Ten (10) hours of pharmacology

        (b) Two (2) hours of either: professional ethics, boundaries and communication, or suicide intervention and prevention

        (c) One (1) hour of cultural competency education every even number calendar year

        (d) One (1) credit hour of pain management every odd number calendar year

        (e) Remaining hours may be fulfilled through general education

(2) Inactive License Annual Mandatory Continuing Education Requirements: inactive licensees must annually submit certificates of completion for a total of ten (10) hours of continuing education.

Continuing Education Criteria per Subject Area 850-040-0210 (3): Continuing education programs MUST meet the minimum education requirements per subject area in Section 3 of OAR 850-040-0210.
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List of Board Pre-Approved Continuing Education Programs and Courses,
850-040-0215  (2)(a):   Licensees who complete one of the specific programs, or courses offered or accredited by providers listed below DO NOT NEED TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FOR BOARD APPROVALTHESE PROGRAMS/COURSES OFFERED OR ACCREDITED BY THE BELOW ARE PRE-APPROVED.    Licensees may directly upload their certificate of approval to the self-service portal – no further action required.
        (A)  American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) - Annual Convention
        (B) Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
        (C) Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
        (D) Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) Residencies
        (E) National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM)
        (F) North American Naturopathic Continuing Education Accreditation Council (NANCEAC)
        (G) Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP) - Annual and Quarterly Conferences
        (H) Oregon Board of Pharmacy
        (I) Oregon Health Authority - Pain Management - Cultural Competency
        (J) Oregon Medical Board - Medical, Osteopathic approved education only

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Board Approved CE Programs / Courses - Searchable List  (to search the list click Ctrl+F).  THESE PROGRAMS/COURSES HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD.  Licensees / Program Providers do NOT have to submit an application for approval, no further action required.  Licensees may directly upload their certificate of approval for any of these approved courses through the self-service portal.
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Programs Not Eligible for Continuing Education Credit  850-040-0215 (3):

(a) Programs that are proprietary in nature, promoting exclusive services, companies, or products.

(b) Business Related Programming

        (A) Accounting, tax liability, financial planning, money management

        (B) Marketing, public relations, social media, media, outreach, and branding

        (C) Strategies related profitability, income streams, funding

        (D) Contracts, leases, employment matters, human resource functions

        (E) Business ownership, determining business model or practice type

(c) Insurance matters, including but not limited to billing practices and disputes.

(d) Programs presented by a lay person(s) or directed to the public.

(e) Programs that are not related to the scope of practice of naturopathic medicine.

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Licensees May Apply for Board Approval of Continuing Education Programs Attended 850-040-0230  (1) Criteria for Board Approval of Licensee Applications for Continuing Education Credit for Structured Education Programs or Webinars Attended:

(a) Education must meet the criteria set per 850-040-0210 (3)

(b) Licensees must submit applications for approval for continuing education credit to the Board no later than 30 days from the date of completion

(c) Active Licensees may not submit applications for approval for continuing education credit to the Board after satisfying the 32 hours of continuing education as required in 850-040-0210

(d) Inactive Licensees may not submit applications for approval for continuing education credit to the Board after satisfying the 10 hours of continuing education as required in 850-040-0210.

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LICENSEES:  PRIOR TO FILLING OUT AN  APPLICATION FOR BOARD APPROVAL - Please CONFIRM the course is NOT offered by a pre-approved provider PER 850-040-0215 (2)(a) or was NOT previously APPROVED by the Board.  If the course/program is offered by a pre-approved provider/accreditor or is on the Board Approved CE spreadsheet – you DO NOT have to complete an approval application.  Please upload your certificate of completion through the self-service portal.

Licensees do NOT have to submit an application for approval for courses previously approved by the BoardLicensees who complete IV/Injection Therapy or Ketamine therapy CE previously approved by the Board:

  • Send a copy of their certificate of completion to naturopatic.medicine@obnm.oregon.gov to be added to the Fulfilled Requirements Licensee List spreadsheet.
  • Directly upload their certificate of approval for any of these approved courses through the self-service portal.

Licensee CE Application for Board Approval of Continuing Education Programs Attended

Licensee CE Application for Board Approval of IV/Injection & Ketamine Therapy Continuing Education Programs Attended

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Licensees May Apply for Board Approval for Continuing Education for Self-Directed Education and Activities 850-040-0230 (2) Activities Eligible and Criteria for Board Approval of License Applications for Continuing Education for Self-Directed Education and Activities. Licensees must apply for approval and required supplemental documentation no more than 30 days from the date of completion. Licensee may receive a maximum of ten (10) credit hours annually from any combination of the permitted hours for the following self-directed education and activities:  

(a) Peer reviewed publication – Authorship or Review and Report: maximum of three (3) total credit hours annually.

(b) Formal protocol writing for a health care facility or government health care agency: maximum of three (3) total credit hours annually.

(c) Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX) Committee for the development and writing of the NPLEX examinations: maximum three (3) total credit hours annually.

(d) Research related to the advancement of naturopathic medicine, for a recognized educational or medical institution or organization: maximum of six (6) total credit hours annually.

(e) Presentation of a structured continuing education program in the scope of practice of naturopathic medicine in the State of Oregon: maximum of six (6) total credit hours annually.

(f) Teaching at an accredited graduate level course in the scope of practice of naturopathic medicine in the State of Oregon: maximum six (6) total credit hours annually.

(g) Preceptorship with an Oregon licensed naturopathic physician or doctorate level clinician with a minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience: maximum six (6) total credit hours annually.

Licensee Application for Board Approval of Self-Directed Activities

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Qualifying Program Providers May Apply for Board Approval for Continuing Education Credit of Eligible CE Programs 850-040-0215 (1) Program Standards and Qualifications for Board Approval of Continuing Education Credit:

(a)  Program providers must offer continuing education programs that meet the minimum education requirements set forth in OAR 850-040-0210

(b) Program providers must submit a program approval application to the Board a minimum of 30 days prior to the program date for Board approval.

(c) Programs held in the State of Oregon, must be live and attended by Oregon licensees either in-person or by synchronous remote attendance.

(d) Programs not held in the State of Oregon, must be live and attended by Oregon licensees either in-person or by synchronous remote attendance, and provided by one of the following:

        (A) Active Oregon Licensee

        (B) American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)

        (C) Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP)

(e) Program providers must submit documentation of compliance with criteria set forth as requested by the Board.

(f) Program providers failure to adhere to the criteria or provide documentation requested by the Board may result in withdrawal of credit, prohibition from applying for approval of future programs, and licensee discipline.

Program Provider Application for Board Approval of Continuing Education Programs

Program Provider Application for Board Approval of Continuing Education Programs IV/Injection & Ketamine Therapy Continuing Education Programs

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Additional Continuing Education Requirements/Resources:

850-040-0240  One-time Continuing Education Required Prior to Administering Injection and IV Therapy, and Provider Requirements

850-040-0250  One-time Continuing Education Required Prior to Administering or Supervising the Administration of IV and Injectable Ketamine

850-035-0230  Requirements for Certification to Practice Natural Childbirth (5) Licensee holding a natural childbirth certification must annually, including initial year of certification, submit 15 hours of Board approved continuing education relevant to natural childbirth, which may be used to satisfy ORS 685.102:

(a) Licensee must submit proof of current certification in neonatal resuscitation annually.

(b) Licensee will participate in at least 3 hours of case review per year with other out-of-hospital birth providers; ideally other naturopathic physicians with natural childbirth certification.

(c) The hours in case review may count towards the continuing education hours required for renewal up to a maximum of 12 hours annually.

Licensees must retain proof of continuing education hours earned for a minimum of five (5) calendar years. 850-040-0210 (5)

Licensees must submit all supporting documentation for CE for annual renewal. Don't wait until Dec 31, upload your certificates today through the self-service portal.  Here is  your handy how to helper:  How To Guide on CE Submission