Code of Massachusetts Regulations
273 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN NATUROPATHY
Title 273 CMR 6.00 - Continuing Education
Section 6.03 - Required Continuing Education

Universal Citation: 273 MA Code of Regs 273.6

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) A naturopathic doctor must complete six hours of Board-approved pain management training by the end of the first licensing cycle after initial licensure. Nothing in this provision is intended to expand or limit the scope of practice for naturopathic doctors in 273 CMR 4.00: Scope of Practice and 5.00: Professional and Ethical Standards of Conduct.

(2) A naturopathic doctor must complete one hour of medical ethics in the 24 months immediately preceding [expiration/year].

(3) A naturopathic doctor must obtain at least two hours of Board-approved pharmacy continuing education in the 24 months immediately preceding [expiration/year]. The following examples of acceptable CE programs are:

(a) bio-pharmacology;

(b) non-formulary substances or drugs relevant to patient care;

(c) substances listed in drug formulary and their application to patient care;

(d) drug-drug, drug-herb, drug-nutrient interactions and contraindications; and

(e) research of formulary substances and drugs in conjuncture with naturopathic medical care.

(4) A naturopathic doctor shall maintain current certification in Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider or in a Board-approved equivalent.

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