Vermont Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation 89 Main Street, 3 rd Floor Montpelier VT 05620-3402 Aprille Morrison (802) 828-2373 www.vtprofessionals.org aprille.morrison@sec.state.vt.us NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIAN APPLICATION FOR NATUROPATH PHYSICAN LICENSURE INSTRUCTION TO APPLICANTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Complete Application. Application Fee of $100.00 (n-refundable Processing Fee). Completed Verification of Licensure. This is only needed if the applicant was or is previously registered/certified/licensed in another state, territory or country. Proof of having been granted a degree of Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from an approved naturopathic medical college. The applicant must contact the college and have certified transcripts sent directly to this office. Proof of passing both the Basic Science and the Clinical components of the s Licensing Exam (NPLEX). The applicant must contact the rth American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE) and have official transcripts of their NPLEX scores sent directly to this Office. Complete the Vermont exam by visiting http://www.testrac.com/testing. Fee of $25.00 for examination payable at the above website. Please send copy of Score results page, once you have completed the Formulary to the Vermont Secretary of State. Proof of 30 Hours of Continuing Education (5 Credits must be in Pharmacology). This is for applicants who currently hold or have held a license in another state, Territory, or Country. Childbirth Endorsement (A) Show evidence of completion of a naturopathic childbirth or midwifery program from an approved naturopathic college or hospital and furnish a signed log showing evidence that sections (1), (2) and (3) of this subsection have been completed under the direct supervision of a licensed practitioner with specialty training in obstetrics or natural childbirth. (1) The licensee must taken part in the care of 50 cases each in prenatal and postnatal care. (2) The licensee must have observed and assisted in the intrapartum care and delivery of 50 natural childbirths in a hospital or alternative birth setting 3 of which must have occurred within the last two years. A minimum of 26 of these births must be under the supervision of a naturopathic physician. more than 10 of the 50 births may be under the supervision of a medical doctor (allopathic or osteopathic physician). more than 10 of the births may be observation only. A labor and delivery that starts under the care of a naturopathic physician and includes hospitalization shall count as a birth. (3) The course work must consist of at least 200 hours in naturopathic childbirth. (B) Hold a current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification for adults and newborns and for neonatal resuscitation. The Director will accept courses in external cardiopulmonary resuscitation which are approved by the Vermont Heart Association or the American Red Cross and for courses in neonatal resuscitation approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). (C) ACNO EXAM-Pass a specialty examination in naturopathic childbirth approved by the Director. (D) File with the Director a written plan for consultation with other health care providers for emergency transfer and transport of an infant or a maternity patient, or both, to an appropriate health care facility.
3.5 SPECIAL LICENSE ENDORSEMENT FOR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS (a) The naturopathic pharmacology examination, defined at 26 V.S.A. 4121(13), the passage of which is required for the special prescriptive license endorsement pursuant to 26 V.S.A. 4125(d), shall be the National Board of Medical Examiners ( NBME ) subject matter examination in pharmacology, or the examination(s) given in the Medical Pharmacology course taught within the Department of Pharmacology through Continuing Medical Education at the University of Vermont s College of Medicine, or a substantially equivalent examination approved by the Director after consultation with the Commissioner of Health. In order to obtain the special license endorsement which shall authorize a naturopathic physician to prescribe, dispense, and administer prescription medicines, an otherwise qualified naturopathic physician will be required to pass the NBME pharmacology examination, or the Medical Pharmacology course examination(s) at the University of Vermont, or a substantially equivalent examination approved by the Director, after consultation with the Commissioner of Health. Approval for a substantially equivalent examination may be obtained by applying to the Office at anytime but no later than 90 days before the alternate course begins. (b) For no less than one year after receiving the special license endorsement, and until the first one hundred (100) drug prescriptions are issued, prescriptions shall be reviewed by an objective and independent supervising physician licensed under Chapter 23 or 33 of Title 26, or a naturopathic physician licensed under Chapter 81 of Title 26. The supervising physician shall possess an unencumbered license and have been prescribing and administering prescription drugs without limitation for five years or more in Vermont. The supervising physician shall evaluate the naturopathic physician s ability to: (1) safely prescribe and administer prescription drugs within the naturopath s scope of practice; (2) comply with federal and state statutes; and (3) comply with the applicable administrative rules of the Vermont Board of Pharmacy. (c) The naturopathic and supervising physicians shall have a formal written agreement. The agreement shall address the requirements of subsection (b) of this rule. The agreement shall be available for inspection upon request by the Office. (d) A naturopathic physician who satisfies the supervision requirement in subsection (b) of this rule shall notify the Office that this requirement has been met and file a certificate of completion signed by the supervisor. (e) The Director may waive the prescription review requirement in subsection (b) of this rule if the newly endorsed naturopathic physician can show that they have substantial experience in prescribing prescription medicines under the laws of another jurisdiction that has standards and qualifications for a naturopathic physician to prescribe prescription medications at least equal to those required under these rules. (f) The use of prescription medications in a manner that has not been approved by the FDA is referred to as off-label. In addition to the use of prescription medications in a manner approved by the FDA, a naturopathic physician who has appropriate competency, training and experience may prescribe medications in an off-label manner in conformance with generally accepted standards of practice, including safety and efficacy, for both allopathic and naturopathic physicians.
Vermont Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation 89 Main Street, 3 rd Floor Montpelier VT 05620-3402 Aprille Morrison (802) 828-2373 www.vtprofessionals.org aprille.morrison@sec.state.vt.us Application for Licensure as a Applying on the basis of: (Use Ink or Typewritten only) Education/Examination Licensed in another state (Endorsement) First Name (Legal name no nicknames) MI Last Name & Title (Jr., Sr., II, III, etc.) Circle One: Previous Name(s) (Maiden) Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr. Social Security Number: / / ** (Providing your social security number (SSN) is mandatory, and requested under the authority granted by 42 U.S.C. 405(c)(2)(C). It will be used by the Departments of Taxes, Child Support, and the Department of Labor in the administration of Vermont law, to identify individuals affected by such laws. Your SSN is not disclosed as part of a public records request); OR Passport Number: *** (If you do not have a social security number you must provide a passport number as evidence that there is no attempt to procure a license fraudulently (3 V.S.A. 129a) P.O. Box Mailing Address: Street/Apt # City/State/Zip Country P.O. Box 911 Address: (if different than Street/Apt # mailing) City/State/Zip Ho m e Phone: ( ) - Cell Phone: ( ) - Work Phone: ( ) - E-Mail: Date of Birth Gender: (Circle One) Female Male List below every state in which you now hold, or have ever held, a license/certification to practice STATE LICENSE # DATE ISSUED DATE EXPIRES(D)
Vermont Mandatory Good Standing Declarations Section B: Vermont Mandatory Good Standing Declarations CHILD SUPPORT: Child Support Orders, 15 V.S.A. 795(b): Good standing for child support is defined by 15 V.S.A. 795(d). You must check the appropriate box. As of the date of this application: I am not subject to a child support order. I am subject to a child support order and I am in good standing or in full compliance with a plan to pay any and all child support. I am subject to a child support order and I am NOT in good standing or in full compliance with a plan to pay any and all child support. Please contact the Office of Child Support at (802) 241-2319. OCS must report your compliance to OPR before you may be issued a license. TAXES: Taxes Due to the State of Vermont, 32 V.S.A. 3113(b): Good Standing for taxes due is defined by 32 V.S.A. 3113(g). You must check the appropriate box. As of the date of this application: I am in good standing with respect to, or in full compliance with a plan to pay any and all taxes due to the Vermont Department of Taxes. I am NOT in good standing * with respect to or in full compliance with a plan to pay any and all taxes due to the Vermont Department of Taxes. Please contact the Vermont Department of Taxes at (802) 828-2515 for more information. The Tax Department must report your compliance to OPR before you may be issued a license. DISTRICT COURT FINES/JUDICIAL BUREAU: Court judgments for fines or penalties, 4 V.S.A. 1110(b): Good standing for court judgments is defined by 4 V.S.A. 1110(c). You must check the appropriate box. As of the date of this application: I have no unpaid judgments issued by the judicial bureau or criminal division of the superior court for fines or penalties for a violation or criminal offense. I am in good standing with respect to any unpaid judgment issued by the judicial bureau or criminal division of the superior court for fines or penalties for a violation or criminal offense. I am NOT in good standing with respect to any unpaid judgment issued by the judicial bureau or criminal division of the superior court for fines or penalties for a violation or criminal offense. You must provide OPR documentation of compliance before you may be issued a license. RESTITUTION ORDERS: Unpaid Judgments, 13 V.S.A. 7043a: Good standing for restitution orders is defined by 13 V.S.A. 7043a(c). You must check the appropriate box. As of the date of this application: I have no restitution order. I am in good standing with respect to any restitution order. I am NOT in good standing with respect to any restitution order. You must provide OPR documentation of compliance before you may be issued a license.
Vermont Mandatory Credential and Fitness Questions Circle or for each of these questions. If the answer is, follow the instructions provided. Has Vermont or any other state, federal authority, or other jurisdiction (US or elsewhere) denied an application by you for a license, certificate, or registration to practice a profession or occupation? If, you must attach a copy of the order or official notification of the action(s). Has Vermont or any other state, federal authority, or other jurisdiction (US or elsewhere) taken any disciplinary action (restricted, suspended, revocation or conditioned) against a license, certificate, or registration that you hold or held in any profession or occupation? If, you must provide a copy of the order or official notification of the action. Have you ever surrendered a license, certificate or registration to a licensing authority in Vermont or any other state, federal authority or other jurisdiction (US or elsewhere)? If, you must provide a detailed written explanation and copies of any applicable documentation. Are you currently under investigation by a licensing authority in Vermont or any other state, federal authority or other jurisdiction (US or elsewhere)? If, you must provide a detailed written explanation and a copy of any available information from the licensing authority. Have you EVER been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation? (Driving While Intoxicated and Driving Under the Influence are not minor traffic violations. ) If, you must provide a detailed written explanation and attach the official court documents (i.e., affidavit of probable cause, the information and/or the docket report.) Do you have any criminal charges pending against you in any jurisdiction (US or elsewhere)? If, you must provide a detailed written explanation and attach a copy of the charging documents. te: Vermont law requires that you report to the Office of Professional Regulation a felony conviction or any conviction of a crime related to the practice of your profession within 30 days. 3 V.S.A. 129a(a)(11). The answers to the following questions are not subject to public disclosure: Do you have a physical or mental condition or disorder which in any way impairs or limits your ability to practice this profession with reasonable skill and safety? If, you must have your health care provider submit a detailed statement explaining how you are able to practice safely. Does your use of alcohol, substances, or prescription medications impair or limit your ability to practice this profession with reasonable skill and safety? If, you must provide a detailed written explanation. Are you currently addicted to or in any way dependent on alcohol or habit forming drugs? If, you must provide a detailed written explanation.
Statement of Applicant I certify, under the pains and penalties of perjury, that all information I have provided in this application is true and accurate. I understand that furnishing false information may constitute unprofessional conduct and result in the denial of my application or further disciplinary action. The maximum penalty for perjury is fifteen years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. (13 V.S.A. 2901) Signature of Applicant Date
Vermont Secretary of State Office of Professional Regulation 89 Main Street, 3 rd Fl Montpelier VT 05620-3402 (802)828-1505 www.vtprofessionals.org VERIFICATION OF LICENSURE AND LICENSING STANDARDS Complete the applicant section of this form and have every state in which you now hold or have ever held a license/certification to practice complete this page. Applicant: First Name MI Last Name & Title (Jr., Sr., II, III, etc.) Former/Maiden P.O. Box Mailing Address: Street/Apt # City/State/Zip Country I hereby authorize the License Agency to furnish to the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation the information requested below. Signature Date: Information Below To Be Completed by the Licensing Agency: ic e n s e # Licensed as: Date Issued Date Expired(s) Licensed By: Examination Endorsement/Reciprocity Waiver License Status Active Inactive Lapsed Other Other Has this license ever been encumbered in anyway (revoked, suspended, limited, YES NO surrendered, restricted, placed on probation)? If yes, attach a copy of the decision Signature of person completing form: Date: State Completing this form: City/State: Telephone: STATE LICENSING AUTHORITY: Please complete this form and return to the address above: