- (1) Naturopaths must obtain 15 continuing education credits each renewal period, except as provided in ARM 24.111.817 (24.11.2110). At least five of the credits must be in naturopathic pharmacy. If the naturopath holds a naturopathic childbirth specialty certification as provided in ARM 24.111.510, an additional five credits per renewal period must be obtained in obstetrics. One hour of education (excluding breaks) equals one continuing education credit.
- (2) No more than three continuing education credits per renewal period will be approved for preparation of and for a single presentation of a program meeting the requirements of this rule.
- (3) In accordance with 37-1-131, MCA, compliance with this rule shall be attested to by the naturopath on the renewal application.
Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-319, 37-26-201, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-1-141, 37-1-306, MCA
History: NEW, 1994 MAR p. 386, Eff. 2/25/94; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 2576, Eff. 10/4/96; AMD, 1998 MAR p. 529, Eff. 2/27/98; AMD, 1999 MAR p. 2038, Eff. 9/24/99; TRANS, from Commerce, 2001 MAR p. 1642; AMD, 2001 MAR p. 1644, Eff. 8/24/01; AMD, 2003 MAR p. 2873, Eff. 12/25/03; AMD, 2006 MAR p. 1583, Eff. 7/1/06; AMD, 2007 MAR p. 263, Eff. 2/23/07; AMD, 2009 MAR p. 265, Eff. 2/27/09; AMD, 2012 MAR p. 1360, Eff. 7/13/12; AMD, 2026 MAR, Notice No. 2025-128, Eff. 4/11/26.