EXAMINATIONS

The Examinations Committee of the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy - Naturopathy (BDDT-N) is responsible for administration of the qualifying examinations for naturopathic doctor candidates in the province of Ontario.

Since 1991, the BDDT-N has used the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations (NPLEX), as well as the NPLEX Add-on exam in Acupuncture. The NPLEX are administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE). Successful completion of the NPLEX exams is required by all regulated/licensed jurisdictions in North America.

In addition, the BDDT-N requires candidates to pass the Ontario Board Examinations which are administered by the BDDT-N. The Ontario Board Exams consist of the Ontario Jurisprudence (written) exam and three practical exams in Acupuncture, Instrumentation/Physical Exam and Naturopathic Manipulation. The Ontario Board Examinations are held twice each year, in February and August. Further details and application requirements for these exams can found in the Ontario Board Examinations booklet at the link below.

For NDs intending to practice parenteral (IV) therapy in Ontario, the BDDT-N requires candidates to successfully complete the Parenteral Therapy Certification Examinations which are administered by the BDDT-N. Candidates for these exams must have previously completed a Parenteral (IV) Therapy training course. (Refer to the Parenteral Therapy Policy.) The Parenteral Therapy Exams are held twice each year. Further details and the application form for the PT Exams can be found at the Parenteral Therapy Application for Examination link below.

FOR EXAM APPLICATIONS, CLICK ON THE APPLICABLE LINK BELOW..

ONTARIO BOARD EXAMINATIONS BOOKLET

CHARACTER REFERENCE FROM NATUROPATHIC SCHOOL FORM

PARENTAL THERAPY EXAMINATIONS APPLICATION

NPLEX APPLICATION


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