(1) A naturopath may not practice natural childbirth without first obtaining a certificate of special competency in natural childbirth in accordance with the provisions of this section.

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 685.135

  • Naturopathic medicine: means the discipline that includes physiotherapy, natural healing processes and minor surgery and has as its objective the maintaining of the body in, or of restoring it to, a state of normal health. See Oregon Statutes 685.010

(2) Upon payment of the fee required under ORS § 685.100, the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine shall issue a certificate of special competency in natural childbirth to a licensed naturopath who meets the requirements prescribed by the board to practice natural childbirth.

(3) The board may adopt rules applicable to specialty certification:

(a) Which establish education, training and qualifications necessary for certification.

(b) Which limit or restrict specialty practice.

(c) Which define the scope of the specialty practice.

(d) Which establish procedures for maintaining certification.

(4) Only those naturopaths wishing to practice natural childbirth shall be required to satisfy educational and examination standards in these areas. [1985 c.624 § 19; 1999 c.479 § 3; 2009 c.43 § 26]

 

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