Naturopathic Medicine
Last updated on December 1, 2023The College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia is the regulatory body established for the health profession of naturopathic medicine.
Naturopathic medicine has been a designated health profession under the Health Professions Act since January 1, 2000, and is regulated by the College in accordance with the Act, the Naturopathic Physicians Regulation and the bylaws of the College.
Naturopathic medicine has been a regulated profession under British Columbia legislation since 1936. Before designation under the Health Professions Act, the profession was regulated under the former Naturopaths Act.
Amendments to the Naturopathic Physicians Regulation
Amendments to the Naturopathic Physicians Regulation and to most College bylaws are subject to a three-month notice period, unless the Minister specifies a shorter period.
The College is responsible for giving notice of proposed bylaw amendments, including posting them on the College website, and all bylaw amendments must be filed with the Minister to be effective. Filed bylaws come into force 60 days after the date of filing, unless the Minister either disallows the change or specifies an earlier date, or the College withdraws the change.
The full text of the current bylaws and information about any proposed bylaw amendments may be obtained by contacting the College. Comments on proposed bylaw amendments should be submitted to both the College and the Ministry
Proposed Regulation Amendments
| Proposed Regulation Amendments | Notice Date |
|---|---|
| Propose amendments to the Naturopathic Physicians Regulation (PDF, 772KB) to reflect the proposed name of the amalgamated college: College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia | December 1, 2023 |
| Propose consequential amendments to the restricted activities section of the Naturopathic Physicians Regulation to clarify that unregulated persons cannot perform the restricted activities for Naturopathic Physicians (unless authorized). | Dec 14, 2018 |
Approved Regulation Amendments
| Approved Regulation Amendments | Date |
|---|---|
| Amends the Naturopathic Physicians Regulation regarding the profession's scope of practice and restricted activities. | April 9, 2009 MO 130/2009 BC Reg 156/2009 |
| Makes the Naturopathic Physicians Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. | October 15, 2008 MO 242/2008 BC Reg 282/2008 |
| Repeals the Naturopathic Physicians Regulation (BC Reg 449/99), effective October 17, 2008. Continues the designation of naturopathic medicine under the Health Professions Designation Regulation, effective October 17, 2008. |
October 10, 2008 OIC 737/2008 BC Reg 270/2008 |
| Amends the Naturopathic Physicians Regulation by adding section 8 re: application of Part 4 of the Health Professions Act to naturopathic medicine. | July 21, 2006 OIC 575/2006 BC Reg 227/2006 |
| Enacts the Naturopathic Physicians Regulation and brings into force the repeal of the Naturopaths Act, effective January 1, 2000. | December 17, 1999 OIC 1774/99 BC Reg 449/99 |
Filed Bylaw Amendments
| Filed Bylaw Amendments | Date |
|---|---|
| Amends the bylaws by amending Schedule A – Recognized Education Programs. | Filed June 8, 2021 In force June 11, 2021 MO 236/2021 |
| Amends the bylaws by establishing a student registration class to enable students of naturopathic medicine to practice restricted activities under the supervision of a full registrant. | Filed December 10, 2019. In force December 27, 2019 MO 466/2019 |
| Amends 'Schedule C - Registrant Fees' of the bylaws. | Filed October 15, 2018. In force November 15, 2018 MO 457/2018 |
| Amends Schedule C - Registrant Fees of the bylaws. | Filed October 20, 2017. In force November 1, 2017 MO 358/2017 |
| Amends the bylaws by repealing and replacing Schedule C (fees). |
Filed October 27, 2015 |
| Amends the bylaws by adding section 102 regarding use of reserved titles by registrants. | Filed February 25, 2013 In force April 25, 2013 |
| Amends the bylaws to establish an interprofessional pharmacopoeia and diagnostic referral committee, and make consequential changes to the mandate of the quality assurance committee. | Filed April 20, 2009 In force June 19, 2009 |
| Makes the bylaws of the College that have no effect until deposited with the Minister. | July 20, 2006 Deposited |
| Approves the bylaws of the College (except those that have no effect until deposited with the Minister) and approves repeal of the rules made under the former Naturopaths Act. | July 20, 2006 OIC 573/2006 |
Other
| Other | Date |
|---|---|
| Appoints the first board of the College and orders that the first election of professional members to the board must be held on or before March 1, 2001. | December 21, 1999 MO 425/99 |
Contact information
College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia
Website: http://www.cnpbc.bc.ca/