A naturopathic doctor’s training encompasses a minimum of three years of university education, including standard pre-medical prerequisites followed by a four-year, full-time course of study at one of six recognized North American colleges of naturopathic medicine. Training includes over 4200 hours of study in basic medical sciences, diagnostic and assessment skills and therapeutic techniques and includes 1500 hours of clinical internship.
In order to become a licensed naturopathic doctor in Ontario, graduates must successfully complete two sets of standardized North American and one set of provincial licensing examinations.
In Ontario, naturopathic doctors are regulated by the Board of Directors of Drugless Therapy – Naturopathy under the Drugless Practitioners Act.