ND Apply as a new graduate from a Canadian ND Program

Applying for Registration as a new graduate from a Canadian Naturopathic program 

Please note that applicants who have attended a Naturopathic program outside of Canada must submit an International Application.

Pre-Registration Requirements

Please note: Transcripts from your ND Degree must be emailed directly to NSCNR by your educational institution. Transcripts may be emailed to Registrar@nscnr.ca

Please note: Confirmation of successful completion of the entry-to-practice NPLEX examinations must be forwarded directly to the NSCNR. You may request release of your results by completing the NABNE Transcript request form.

* Substantively equivalent credentials may be considered by the Registrar and Registration and Licensing Committee on an individual basis. It is the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate objective substantial equivalency using an accepted process.

** An applicant who meets all of the requirements for registration in the Naturopath practicing register except for communication of results for the entry-to-practice examinations approved by the Board, may be issued a conditional Provisional Naturopath Licence pending the passing of the examinations for a maximum period of 90 days.

Application Process

A. ONLINE APPLICATION AND UPLOADED DOCUMENTATION

To become a Registrant of the Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator, please Register Here to create a user profile and complete the online application.

The following documents must be uploaded with your application:

  1. Current Canadian First Aid Certification – Minimum Requirement: Emergency First Aid/CPR C/ AED which meets the NSCNR Standard of Practice: Emergency First Aid. (link). 
  2. Proof of Completion – Vulnerable Sector Check within 60 days of application date.  Vulnerable sector check must be obtained via local law enforcement (Police or RCMP, etc.).  A letter of licensing requirement can be downloaded here: Vulnerable Sector Letter of Authorization.
  3. Current dated Government issued Photo ID. If you are a non-Canadian citizen, scertified true copy of the supporting document must be mailed to the NSCNR. 
  4. 1 passport style photo
  5. Proof of ability to work in Canada, if you are not a Canadian Citizen. A certified true copy of the supporting document must be mailed to the NSCNR

B. EXTERNAL DOCUMENTATION to be sent to NSCNR 

  1.  Completion of a Canadian Criminal Records Check.  This may be obtained via CSI  https://csiscreening.com/csi-services-personnels/
  •  CSI will forward results directly to NSCNR.

Note:  If you have lived/worked outside of Canada in the past 2 years, an INTERNATIONAL Background check must also be completed in addition to a Canadian Criminal Record Check.(link international) 

  1. Educational transcripts must be sent directly to the NSCNR from the educational institution.
  2. Confirmation of successful completion of the entry-to-practice NPLEX examinations, must be sent directly to the NSCNR from from NPLEX.

>> Please note that applications will be closed if all required documentation has not been received by the Registrar within 60 days of initial application date. If an applicant requires an extension beyond 60 days, this must be requested in writing to the Registrar of the NSCNR for consideration of circumstances

C. FEES

A one-time application fee of $200.00 is required, payable by credit card online during the application submission.

D.JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION

Upon receipt of a completed application form and once all required documentation has been accepted, the applicant will be required to successfully complete the Jurisprudence Examination prior to licensure.

 A Jurisprudence exam fee of $150.00 is required and can be paid online upon invitation.

For more details on the Jurisprudence exam please click HERE.

Registration and Licensing Decisions

Applicants will be notified in writing of their registration decision within 5 business days of completing the Jurisprudence exam. 

A registration decision may reflect two possible outcomes:

  1. Registration is granted – the applicant has met the requirements for registration and is eligible to become a practicing registrant of the NSCNR. The applicant’s registration may be subject to terms, conditions, or restrictions as permitted by law and/or NSCNR Regulations.
  • If successful, confirmation of required Professional Liability/Malpractice Insurance will be required prior to issuing the license. If Reserved Practice Permits are sought, confirmation of coverage for those acts will also be required. Please refer to the Standards of Practice here for amounts of coverage required.
  • If successful, payment of applicable licensing fees are required prior to issuing the license. (These are prorated based on the month in which you are licensed by NSCNR).
  1. Registration is not granted* – the applicant does not currently meet the requirements for registration and is not eligible to become a practicing registrant of the NSCNR at this time. The applicant may be eligible to become registered at a later time, after fulfilling certain requirements or addressing gaps in their training and/or skills.

*An applicant who is unsuccessful may appeal this decision as per the Regulated Health Professions Act: Regulated Health Professions Act: overview – Government of Nova Scotia.

Reserved Practice Permits

In Nova Scotia, to qualify for a Reserved Practice Permit an applicant must first hold an active, good-standing Naturopath practicing license issued by the Nova Scotia Chiropractic and Naturopathic Regulator (NSCNR). Once licensed you may submit a permit application by logging into your registrant profile and selecting the appropriate permit type. 

Please refer to the section related to Reserved Practice Permits in the menu above for more details.

  • Reserved Practice Permits for ND Registrants are required in the following practice areas:
    • Injection Therapies
    • Intravenous Therapy
    • Ozone and Oxidative Therapies
    • ND Acupuncture
    • ND Manipulation
  • Please refer to the specific training and competency requirements of each Reserved Practice Permit in the corresponding Standard of Practice.
  • Reserved Practice Permits for Injection Therapies, Intravenous Therapy and Ozone and Oxidative Therapies require documentation of successful completion of the Canadian Prescribing and Therapeutics Examination.
  • Disciplinary issues, conditions of licensure, or lapses in registration may disqualify you from obtaining or renewing a Reserved Practice Permit until resolved.  A suspension of license automatically suspends all Reserved Practice Permits.