Nat Med 3.04(1)(a)1.
1. Part I Biomedical Science Examination and Part II Core Clinical Science Examination of the NPLEX.
Nat Med 3.04(1)(a)2.
2. For graduates of approved naturopathic medical programs prior to the first administration of the NPLEX, a competency-based state naturopathic medicine licensing examination or equivalent Canadian provincial licensing examination for the practice of naturopathic medicine approved by the board.
Nat Med 3.04(1)(a)3.
3. For graduates of approved naturopathic medical programs prior to the creation of the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, a competency-based state naturopathic medicine licensing examination or equivalent Canadian provincial licensing examination for the practice of naturopathic medicine approved by the board.
Nat Med 3.04(1)(b)
(b) Part II Core Clinical Science Examination of the NPLEX for the pharmacology examination.
Nat Med 3.04(1)(c)
(c) Except as specified in par.
(d), a jurisprudence examination approved by the board. The passing score is 85 percent.
Nat Med 3.04(1)(d)
(d) For licenses issued prior to the effective date of the permanent rule, a signed statement by the applicant committing to satisfying the requirement under par.
(c) before December 31, 2024.
Nat Med 3.04(2)
(2)
Failure and reexamination. If an applicant has failed any of the examinations required under sub.
(1) 4 or more times in this state or another licensing jurisdiction in the United States or Canada, the board may require the applicant to submit evidence satisfactory to the board of further professional training or education in examination areas in which the applicant had previously demonstrated deficiencies. If the evidence provided by the applicant is not satisfactory to the board, the board may require the applicant to obtain further professional training or education as the board deems necessary to establish the applicant's fitness to practice naturopathic medicine in this state. In order to determine any further professional training or education requirement, the board shall consider any information available relating to the quality of the applicant's previous practice, including the results of the applicant's performance on any oral examination required under s.
Nat Med 3.05.
Nat Med 3.04 History
History: EmR2402: emerg. cr., eff. 1-15-24; CR 23-074: cr. Register August 2024 No. 824, eff. 9-1-24. Nat Med 3.05(1)(1)
An applicant may be required to complete an oral examination if the applicant meets any of the following:
Nat Med 3.05(1)(a)
(a) Has a medical condition which in any way impairs or limits the applicant's ability to practice naturopathic medicine with reasonable skill and safety.
Nat Med 3.05(1)(b)
(b) Uses chemical substances so as to impair in any way the applicant's ability to practice naturopathic medicine with reasonable skill and safety.
Nat Med 3.05(1)(c)
(c) Has been disciplined or had licensure denied by a licensing or regulatory authority in this state or another jurisdiction.
Nat Med 3.05(1)(d)
(d) Has been found to have been negligent in the practice of naturopathic medicine or has been a party in a lawsuit in which it was alleged that the applicant had been negligent in the practice of naturopathic medicine.
Nat Med 3.05(1)(f)
(f) Has been diagnosed as suffering from pedophilia, exhibitionism, or voyeurism.
Nat Med 3.05(1)(h)
(h) Has been subject to adverse formal action during the course of naturopathic medicine education, postgraduate training, hospital practice, or other naturopathic medicine employment.
Nat Med 3.05(1)(i)
(i) Has not practiced naturopathic medicine for a period of 5 years or more prior to application unless the applicant has graduated from a school of naturopathic medicine within that period.
Nat Med 3.05(2)
(2) The board will notify each applicant required to complete an oral examination of the time and place scheduled for that applicant's examination. Failure of an applicant to appear for an examination as scheduled may void that applicant's application and require the applicant to reapply for licensure unless prior scheduling arrangements have been made with the board by the applicant.
Nat Med 3.05(3)
(3) An oral examination of an applicant is conducted by the board. The purpose of an oral exam is to evaluate the applicant's eligibility for a license.
Nat Med 3.05(4)
(4) The passing grade for an oral examination under this section is 90 percent.
Nat Med 3.05 History
History: EmR2402: emerg. cr., eff. 1-15-24; CR 23-074: cr. Register August 2024 No. 824, eff. 9-1-24; corrections in (1) (j) made under ss. 35.17 and 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., August 2024 No. 824. Nat Med 3.06(1)(1)
Requirements. A licensee shall renew their license as specified by s.
440.08 (2) (a), Stats., and satisfy the following requirements:
Nat Med 3.06(1)(a)
(a) Submit a complete application for the license on a form provided by the department including any information required by the board to determine an applicant's eligibility.
Nat Med 3.06 Note
Note: Instructions for renewal applications can be found on the department of safety and professional services' website at
http://dsps.wi.gov.
Nat Med 3.06(2)
(2)
Late renewal within 5 years. If the application for renewal is filed less than 5 years after the expiration of the applicant's license, the applicant shall pay the late renewal fee in s.
440.08 (3) (a), Stats., and meet the requirements under sub.
(1).
Nat Med 3.06(3)(a)
(a) Late renewal after 5 years. If the application for renewal is 5 years or more after the expiration of the applicant's license, the board shall make such inquiry as it finds necessary to determine whether the applicant is competent to practice under the license in this state and shall impose any reasonable conditions on reinstatement of the license, including oral examination, as the board deems appropriate. All applicants under this paragraph shall be required to pass the jurisprudence examination, which is the same examination given to initial applicants.
Nat Med 3.06(3)(b)
(b)
Reinstatement. An applicant who has a license with unmet disciplinary requirements that has not been renewed within 5 years of the renewal date or whose license has been surrendered or revoked may apply to have the license reinstated by submitting all of the following:
Nat Med 3.06(3)(b)3.
3. Evidence of rehabilitation or change in circumstances warranting reinstatement of the credential.
Nat Med 3.06 History
History: CR 23-074: cr. Register August 2024 No. 824, eff. 9-1-24; (1) (title) created under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 2., Stats., Register August 2024.
