850-040-0210 - Annual Continuing Education Hours for Licensure Renewal and Program Approval Requirements and Procedures – REVISED AUGUST 2022
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Board Approved Program Providers (do not need board review/approval):
Board approval is required for all other continuing education programs and activities.
OAR 850-040-0230 - Continuing Education Approval: Licensee Submissions – REVISED AUGUST 2022
OAR 850-040-0240 - Continuing Education Program Approval – REVISED AUGUST 2022
Professional Development Program (PDP): OAR 850-040-0240(1)
PDP providers who plan to present the same continuing education event or online program to licensed naturopathic physicians in the State of Oregon more than once within two-calendar years period, may apply for PDP approval. PDP approval is valid for two calendar-years following the date of approval.
Per Rule, a Professional Development Program must:
- Offered to and attended by licensed naturopathic physicians in the State of Oregon.
- Maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills and professional performance and relationships and services for patients, the public, the profession.
- Offer education and skills recognized and accepted by the profession in areas pertaining to research, basic medical sciences, clinical practice, or public health care.
- Foster the continuing competency and skills in the scope of practice of naturopathic medicine in the State of Oregon,
- Provide education in new, review, experimental research or specialized education and training specific to the practice of naturopathic medicine.
One-Time CE Event: OAR 850-040-0240(2)
Providers may apply for approval of a one-time continuing education event or online program offered to and attended by licensed naturopathic physicians in the State of Oregon. If approved, Oregon licensees who attend the event will receive credit for hours of attendance by submitting a certificate of attendance and completion, with no further documentation required. (for reference; see OAR 850-040-0230 Continuing Education Approval: Licensee Submissions)
Per Rule, a one-time CE event must:
- Offered to and attended by licensed naturopathic physicians in the State of Oregon.
- Maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills and professional performance and relationships and services for patients, the public, the profession.
- Offer education and skills recognized and accepted by the profession in areas pertaining to research, basic medical sciences, clinical practice, or public health care.
- Foster the continuing competency and skills in the scope of practice of naturopathic medicine in the State of Oregon,
- Provide education in new, review, experimental research or specialized education and training specific to the practice of naturopathic medicine.
Board Approved Provider Professional Development Program (PDP 2- year approval), OAR 850-040-0240(1)
2023-2025 PDP Approvals - List will be updated on a regular basis
Apply for Continuing Education Credit / Please email the CE application along with the required documentation:
Oregon Licensee ND Application for CE Credit
Provider application for One-Time Event / Program
Provider application for Professional Development Program (PDP 2-year approval)