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850-040-0210 - Annual Continuing Education Hours for Licensure Renewal and Program Approval Requirements and Procedures – REVISED AUGUST 2022

  • Active License: Thirty-two (32) [total] continuing education (CE) hours are annually required to maintain an active license to practice Naturopathic Medicine as follows:

    • Twenty (20) hours of general education that promotes competency and skills necessary to maintain the highest standard of naturopathic medical care, including a minimum of the following mandatory continuing education.
      • Pain management education as required by ORS 413.590 as follows:
         
        • Naturopathic physicians who receive their initial license in 2022, must complete and report one credit hour of pain management education during the 2022 annual renewal cycle.
        • One (1) credit hour of pain management every odd number calendar year
           
      • One (1) hour of cultural competency education as required by ORS 676.850 every even number calendar year.
    • Two (2) hours of medical ethics or suicide intervention and prevention.
    • Ten (10) hours of pharmacology.
Licensees must submit all supporting documentation for CE for annual renewal. Don't wait until Dec 31, start downloading today through the self-service portal.  Here is  your handy how to helper:  How To Guide on CE Submission: by Vice Chair—Dr. Tracy Erfling

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Board Approved Program Providers (do not need board review/approval):  


Board approval is required for all other continuing education programs and activities.   

OAR 850-040-0230 - Continuing Education Approval: Licensee Submissions – REVISED AUGUST 2022

OAR 850-040-0240 - Continuing Education Program Approval – REVISED AUGUST 2022
 

Professional Development Program (PDP): OAR 850-040-0240(1)

PDP providers who plan to present the same continuing education event or online program to licensed naturopathic physicians in the State of Oregon more than once within two-calendar years period, may apply for PDP approval.  PDP approval is valid for two calendar-years following the date of approval.


Per Rule, a Professional Development Program must:

  1. Offered to and attended by licensed naturopathic physicians in the State of Oregon.
  2. Maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills and professional performance and relationships and services for patients, the public, the profession.
  3. Offer education and skills recognized and accepted by the profession in areas pertaining to research, basic medical sciences, clinical practice, or public health care.
  4. Foster the continuing competency and skills in the scope of practice of naturopathic medicine in the State of Oregon,
  5. Provide education in new, review, experimental research or specialized education and training specific to the practice of naturopathic medicine.

One-Time CE Event: OAR 850-040-0240(2)

Providers may apply for approval of a one-time continuing education event or online program offered to and attended by licensed naturopathic physicians in the State of Oregon.  If approved, Oregon licensees who attend the event will receive credit for hours of attendance by submitting a certificate of attendance and completion, with no further documentation required. (for reference; see OAR 850-040-0230 Continuing Education Approval: Licensee Submissions)

Per Rule, a one-time CE event must:

  1. Offered to and attended by licensed naturopathic physicians in the State of Oregon.
  2. Maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills and professional performance and relationships and services for patients, the public, the profession.
  3. Offer education and skills recognized and accepted by the profession in areas pertaining to research, basic medical sciences, clinical practice, or public health care.
  4. Foster the continuing competency and skills in the scope of practice of naturopathic medicine in the State of Oregon,
  5. Provide education in new, review, experimental research or specialized education and training specific to the practice of naturopathic medicine.

Board Approved Provider One-Time CE Event / Programs, OAR 850-040-0240(2)
Board Approved Provider Professional Development Program (PDP 2- year approval), OAR 850-040-0240(1)
2024 Approved CE - List will be updated on a regular basis

Apply for Continuing Education Credit / Please email the CE application along with the required documentation:

Oregon Licensee ND Application for CE Credit

Provider application for One-Time Event / Program

Provider application for Professional Development Program (PDP 2-year approval)