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Colorado Natural Medicine FAQ's

Q: Which training programs meet natural medicine facilitator licensure requirements?

A: To qualify for licensure as a Facilitator, Clinical Facilitator, or a Training License, an applicant must complete a facilitator training program that has been certified by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Professions and Occupations. 

Q: Where can I find Approved training programs?

A: All approved training programs are located in the "Training Programs" tab under "Additional Program and Division Information" on the Natural Medicine homepage.

Q: What is required to apply for certification as an Approved Facilitator Training Program?

A: Application materials must include:

  • Course outlines for every training hour along with an explanation of how that course meets one of the course requirements described in this Natural Medicine rules
  • Proposed program requirements for students to complete their practicum requirements
  • If the education program intends to offer consultation for newly-licensed facilitators, the application must also address the training program’s plan to satisfy consultation requirements
  • The time period within which students must complete the proposed training program

Q: How many hours of instruction is an Approved Facilitator Training Program required to offer?

A: Approved Facilitator Training Programs must offer coursework of at least 150 hours on the following topics:

  • Facilitator Best Practices (5 hours)
  • Ethics and Colorado Natural Medicine Rules and Regulations (25 hours)
  • Relation Boundaries and Introduction to Physical Touch (10 hours)
  • Physical and Mental Health and State (25 hours)
  • Drug Effects, Contraindications, and Interactions (5 hours)
  • Introduction to Trauma Informed Care (10 hours)
  • Introduction to Suicide Risk (5 hours)
  • Indigenous, Social, and Cultural Considerations (10 hours)
  • Screening (5 hours)
  • Preparation (10 hours)
  • Administration (10 hours)
  • Integration (10 hours)
  • Group Facilitation (10 hours)
  • Facilitator Development and Self-Care (10 hours)

These hours and topics are minimum requirements. A program may offer additional modules or hours of instruction.

Q: What are the Requirements to Obtain a Clinical Facilitator License?

A: 1)  A current valid license in Colorado to practice in one of the following professions:

  • Psychologist (PSY)
  • Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)
  • Medical Doctor (MD)
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Advanced practice nurse (APN)
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Physician Assist

   2) Additional Requirements:

  • Provide proof applicant is over the age of 21.
  • Provide proof of Basic Life Support
  • Complete the application
  • Pay the fee
  • Provide proof of Colorado residency if applicable
  • Completion of Approved Facilitation Training Program
  • Completion of Practicum
  • Completion of Consultation

Q: What are the requirements to receive a Clinical Facilitator licensure by endorsement?

A: Applicants need a valid CO license in their secondary field and a valid Oregon facilitator license from Oregon that they have held and is in good standing for 1 year.