Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 18.904 - Biennial registration of naturopathic doctor(a) The registration of a naturopathic doctor will expire biennially on December 31 of each even-numbered year in accordance with § 16.15 (relating to biennial registration; inactive status and unregistered status). A naturopathic doctor may not use the title of "naturopathic doctor," "doctor of naturopathic medicine," "registered naturo-pathic doctor" or any other term implying that the individual is currently registered as a naturopathic doctor unless the individual holds a current and unexpired registration.(b) As a condition of biennial renewal, a naturopathic doctor shall:(1) Submit a completed application, including payment of the biennial registration fee in § 16.13 (relating to licensure, certification, examination and registration fees).(2) Disclose on the application any authorization to practice as a naturopathic doctor in another state, district, territory, possession or country.(3) Disclose on the application disciplinary action pending before, or taken by, the appropriate licensing, registration or certification authority in another jurisdiction since the most recent application for biennial registration, whether or not authorized to practice or advertise in that other jurisdiction.(4) Affirm that the applicant holds a current basic cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or a similar health authority or professional body approved by the Board.(5) Certify that the applicant has completed at least 2 hours of approved continuing education in child abuse recognition and reporting as set forth in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6383(b)(3)(ii) (relating to education and training) and in § 16.108(b) (relating to child abuse recognition and re-porting-mandatory training requirement).Adopted by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 54, No. 20. May 18, 2024, effective 5/18/2024