Colorado Naturopathy Applications and Forms

Naturopathic Doctor Application and Registration FAQ's

Q: Which application should I use?

A: Two applications for original registration are available, and the fee is the same for both:

• Application for Registration by Examination: Use this application if you do not hold an active license, certificate, or registration to practice as a Naturopathic Doctor in another state or jurisdiction, or if you hold an expired credential in another state or jurisdiction.
• Application for Registration by Endorsement: Use this application if you hold an active license, certificate, or registration to practice as a Naturopathic Doctor in another state or jurisdiction.

Q: I do not have a baccalaureate degree. What can I use as a substitute?

A: Director Rule 10 allows an applicant to demonstrate completion of a 4 year post-graduate level didactic and supervised clinical education program as a substitute for a baccalaureate degree. A Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine or Doctor of Naturopathy degree may also be used as a substitute for a baccalaureate degree.

Applicants utilizing a substitute may select "No" on the application question asking about a baccalaureate degree and will proceed directly to the screen where a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine or Doctor of Naturopathy degree may be entered.

Q: Where should I send my college transcripts? Should they be official or unofficial transcripts?

A: The below describes the options based on what type of degree you hold:

• Baccalaureate degree: Official or unofficial transcripts are accepted to demonstrate the completion of a baccalaureate degree. Transcripts should be scanned and uploaded to the application, original paper transcripts or copies do not need to be sent to the Division.
• Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine or Doctor of Naturopathy degree: Only official transcripts are accepted to demonstrate the completion of either degree. Transcripts that clearly state "official" should be scanned and uploaded to the application, original paper transcripts or copies do not need to be sent to the Division.

Q: Where should I send my NPLEX transcripts?

A: Scores for the Naturopathic Physician Licensing Exam (NPLEX) may be requested from the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) by visiting the NABNE website.

Send NPLEX scores to:

Division of Professions and Occupations
Office of Licensing
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202

Q: What are the approved naturopathic medical programs to qualify for registration?

A: Completion of a degree approved by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) is required for registration. Currently, the following schools are CNME approved and therefore satisfy the requirement for registration:

• Bastyr University (BU): Kenmore, WA
• Bastyr University California (BUC): San Diego, CA
• Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (BINM): New Westminster, British Columbia
• Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM): Toronto, Ontario
• National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM): Portland, OR
• National University of Health Sciences (NUHS): Lombard, IL
• Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM): Tempe, AZ
• University of Bridgeport - College of Naturopathic Medicine (UBCNM): Bridgeport, CT

Q: I graduated before 1986 and did not take the NPLEX exam. What should I do?

A: Currently, there is no approved alternative to the NPLEX exam. Scores for the Naturopathic Physician Licensing Exam (NPLEX) must be submitted to the Division.