To be eligible for licensure as a doctor of naturopathy, an applicant shall satisfy all the following:

(1)  Have been granted a degree of doctor of naturopathy from an approved naturopathy college;

(2)  Be physically and mentally fit to practice naturopathy with or without reasonable accommodation;

(3)  Pass an examination approved by the board;

(4)  Have in place a written collaboration and consultation agreement with a physician licensed under chapter 37 of this title. The collaboration and consultation agreement shall include the following:

(i)  The name and license number of the physician with whom the applicant has a collaboration and consultation agreement;

(ii)  A statement that the applicant will refer patients to and consult with physicians and other licensed healthcare providers; and

(iii)  A statement that the applicant will require patients to sign a consent form that states that the applicant’s practice of naturopathy is limited to the scope of practice identified in § 5-36.1-3.

History of Section.
P.L. 2017, ch. 230, § 1; P.L. 2017, ch. 329, § 1.