- (1) A naturopath may not practice natural childbirth without first obtaining a certificate of special competency in natural childbirth in accordance with the provisions of this section.
- (2) Upon payment of the fee required under ORS 685.100, the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine shall issue a certificate of special competency in natural childbirth to a licensed naturopath who meets the requirements prescribed by the board to practice natural childbirth.
(3) The board may adopt rules applicable to specialty certification:
- (a) Which establish education, training and qualifications necessary for certification.
- (b) Which limit or restrict specialty practice.
- (c) Which define the scope of the specialty practice.
- (d) Which establish procedures for maintaining certification.
- (4) Only those naturopaths wishing to practice natural childbirth shall be required to satisfy educational and examination standards in these areas.
[1985 c.624 §19; 1999 c.479 §3; 2009 c.43 §26]