N.D. Admin. Code 112-02-02-05

Current through Supplement No. 394, October, 2024
Section 112-02-02-05 - Intradermal, intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous administration
1. A naturopath may administer vitamins, minerals, amino acids, andhomeopathic remedies in accordance with naturopathic medicaltraining through intradermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous injection,or intravenous therapy. Substances administered by injection orintravenous therapy must be manufactured and supplied by amanufacturer required to register with the United States food and drugadministration or compounded by a pharmacy licensed by the statedepartment of health.
2. A naturopath may use intravenous therapy when the naturopath hassubmitted an attestation of training to the board. The training must be atleast sixteen hours of instruction. At least eight hours of instruction mustbe a graduate-level course through an approved naturopathic medicalschool. Instruction must include:
a. Indications;
b. Contraindications;
c. Formularies;
d. Emergency protocols;
e. Osmolarity calculation;
f. Aseptic technique; and
g. Proper documentation.
3. A naturopath must retain documentation of intravenous training for atleast five years from attestation date.
4. Intravenous chelation therapy is limited to use for heavy metal toxicity.
5. A naturopath who uses injection or intravenous therapy must have aplan to manage adverse events, including sensitivity, allergy, overdose,or other unintended reactions.

N.D. Admin Code 112-02-02-05

Effective April 1, 2013.

General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02, 43-57-03

Law Implemented: NDCC 43-57-03, 43-57-08