Becoming an SANP Member
Licensing and Membership
A doctor practicing under the title of Naturopathic Doctor in Saskatchewan must be registered with the SANP.
Click here for the Requirements for Registration in the SANP if you have not previously been registered with the SANP or if you have not previously been registered in another province. Once you have read through the Requirements for Registration, are satisfied that you meet the criteria and are eligible for membership in the SANP, please complete the Application Form and Transcript Release Form and return these completed forms along with appropriate fees and the supporting documentation listed in the Requirements for Registration to the:
Office of the Registrar
2706 13th Avenue
Regina Saskatchewan
S4T 1N7
For further information on registration requirements for renewal or out of province transfer; and for addtional forms including Registration Renewal, Continuing Education Summary, Certificate of Good Standing please visit our Forms page.
A doctor practicing under the title of Naturopathic Doctor in Saskatchewan must be registered with the SANP.
Click here for the Requirements for Registration in the SANP if you have not previously been registered with the SANP or if you have not previously been registered in another province. Once you have read through the Requirements for Registration, are satisfied that you meet the criteria and are eligible for membership in the SANP, please complete the Application Form and Transcript Release Form and return these completed forms along with appropriate fees and the supporting documentation listed in the Requirements for Registration to the:
Office of the Registrar
2706 13th Avenue
Regina Saskatchewan
S4T 1N7
For further information on registration requirements for renewal or out of province transfer; and for addtional forms including Registration Renewal, Continuing Education Summary, Certificate of Good Standing please visit our Forms page.
To become a licensed naturopathic doctor you must have attendedone of the four-year professional-level programs at an accredited institution. The training provided at an approved institution includes education in the same basic sciences as conventional or allopathic physicians. The Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) accredits Naturopathic medical education institutions and these schools are then eligible for membership in the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC).
In Canada, their are two accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges: The Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (BINM) in Vancouver, B.C. and The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, Ontario.
Other programs are offered in the US. For a listing of all accredited colleges, please visit www.aanmc.org.
During their first two years of study, the curriculum focuses on basic and clinical sciences, including:
In Canada, their are two accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges: The Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine (BINM) in Vancouver, B.C. and The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto, Ontario.
Other programs are offered in the US. For a listing of all accredited colleges, please visit www.aanmc.org.
During their first two years of study, the curriculum focuses on basic and clinical sciences, including:
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~ Biochemistry
~ Human Physiology ~ Histology |
~ Anatomy
~ Macro/ Microbiology ~ Immunology |
~ Pathology
~ Neuroscience ~ Pharmacology |
For at least the final two years of their medical program, students intern in clinical settings under the close supervision of licensed naturopathic medical professionals.
Students of naturopathic medicine use the Western medical sciences as a foundation on which to build a thorough knowledge of holistic, non-toxic therapies and develop skills in diagnosis, disease prevention and wellness optimization.
Graduates from naturopathic medical schools must pass the comprehensive naturopathic physicians licensing examinations (NPLEX) to be licensed as primary care physicians. Candidates for full licensure must also satisfy all licensing requirements for the individual state or province in which they plan to practice.
In Saskatchewan these provincial licensing examinations include:
~ Acupuncture practical examination*
~ Manipulation practical examination*
~ Physical-Clinical Diagnosis practical examination*
~ Ethics and Jurisprudence written examination*
~ Intravenous Therapy written and practical examinations (if intending to practice IVT)
* Can be completed in Saskatchewan
Students of naturopathic medicine use the Western medical sciences as a foundation on which to build a thorough knowledge of holistic, non-toxic therapies and develop skills in diagnosis, disease prevention and wellness optimization.
Graduates from naturopathic medical schools must pass the comprehensive naturopathic physicians licensing examinations (NPLEX) to be licensed as primary care physicians. Candidates for full licensure must also satisfy all licensing requirements for the individual state or province in which they plan to practice.
In Saskatchewan these provincial licensing examinations include:
~ Acupuncture practical examination*
~ Manipulation practical examination*
~ Physical-Clinical Diagnosis practical examination*
~ Ethics and Jurisprudence written examination*
~ Intravenous Therapy written and practical examinations (if intending to practice IVT)
* Can be completed in Saskatchewan