Section Nat Med 3.04 - Examinations(1) EXAMINATIONS REQUIRED. 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.(2) FAILURE AND REEXAMINATION. If an applicant has failed any of the examinations required under sub. (1) 4 or more times in this state or another licensing jurisdiction in the United States or Canada, the board may require the applicant to submit evidence satisfactory to the board of further professional training or education in examination areas in which the applicant had previously demonstrated deficiencies. If the evidence provided by the applicant is not satisfactory to the board, the board may require the applicant to obtain further professional training or education as the board deems necessary to establish the applicant's fitness to practice naturopathic medicine in this state. In order to determine any further professional training or education requirement, the board shall consider any information available relating to the quality of the applicant's previous practice, including the results of the applicant's performance on any oral examination required under s. Nat Med 3.05.Wis. Admin. Code Naturopathic Medicine Examining Board Nat Med 3.04
Adopted by, EmR2402: emerg. cr., eff. 1-15-24; CR 23-074: cr. Register August 26 No. 824, eff. 9/1/2024.