Naturopathic Physician
- Exam
- State + third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- Required
Individuals must have graduated from a state-approved naturopathic school, must provide a work history subsequent to graduation from naturopathic school, list all states were credentials were held or applied for, provide information on physical and mental health, lack of impairment due to chemical dependency, any felony convictions or loss or limitations of privileges, any disciplinary actions and a professional liability claims history. Individual must successfully pass national examination on naturopathic medicine and one on state jurisprudence. License must be reviewed annually.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Both state and third-party exams required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- Background check required
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Health
- Address
- 101 Israel Rd SE Tumwater, WA 98501
- Phone
- (360) 236-4700
- Agency website
- http://www.doh.wa.gov
- Licence page
- http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/NaturopathicPhysician.aspx
- Last updated
- September 9, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Acupuncturist 29-1291.00
- Acupuncturist 29-1299.00
Source and verification
This record is Washington's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Department of Health — see the issuing body section above.
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