Bastyr UniversityIdaho Becomes Next State To License NDs
(July 1, 2005) - The Idaho Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Act (INPLA) was passed by the legislature with only one dissenting vote and was signed by Governor Kempthorne on April 12, 2005 and went into effect July 1, 2005.
The efforts made by the governor and legislators on behalf of this bill will go down in history as an extraordinary event in the state of Idaho. This act allows for naturopathic physicians to be regulated. It will add to the procedures they can currently practice in Idaho, including: minor surgeries, limited prescription rights, diagnostic techniques and the ordering of labs. This law gives the people of Idaho more options in their health care as naturopathic physicians will now act as portal of entry providers.
Read about the Idaho Chapter of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
Read full text of Senate Bill No. 1158.
More Background on Naturopathic Medicine and Licensure
Admissions and Licensure
Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME)
North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners (NABNE)
Learn about AANMC member schools.