Each applicant for licensure under this chapter must provide evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has passed all of the following:

(a) One of the following for the competency-based examination:

1. Part I Biomedical Science Examination and Part II Core Clinical Science Examination of the NPLEX.

2. For graduates of approved naturopathic medical programs prior to the first administration of the NPLEX, a competency-based state naturopathic medicine licensing examination or equivalent Canadian provincial licensing examination for the practice of naturopathic medicine approved by the board.

3. For graduates of approved naturopathic medical programs prior to the creation of the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, a competency-based state naturopathic medicine licensing examination or equivalent Canadian provincial licensing examination for the practice of naturopathic medicine approved by the board.

(b) Part II Core Clinical Science Examination of the NPLEX for the pharmacology examination.

(c) Except as specified in par. (d), a jurisprudence examination approved by the board. The passing score is 85 percent.

(d) For licenses issued prior to the effective date of the permanent rule, a signed statement by the applicant committing to satisfying the requirement under par. (c) before December 31, 2024.

Jurisprudence Exam

​The jurisprudence exam is an online, open-book, untimed test. You will receive instructions on how to take the test when you apply for your license.

The test will be on the following code and statue chapters:

s.48

s.440​

s.446

Nat Med Chapters 1-5

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