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How to become a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Idaho. Data verified 2026-03-21. Source: LicenseMap (getlicensemap.com).
Naturopathic Doctor — ND/NMD
Governing Authority
Idaho Board of Naturopathic Health Care — Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL)
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Yes
License Required
Yes
NPLEX Required
Yes
Prescriptive Auth.
Yes
Minor Surgery
48 hrs
CE Hours
Contact DOPL for current fee schedule
Total Initial Fees
CNME-Accredited Program & Degree
VerifiedCNME Program
Required
Program Length
4 years
Degree Level
Graduation from an accredited naturopathic medical program approved by the Board
Accredited Schools
Must graduate from a naturopathic medical program accredited by CNME or equivalent recognized by the Board.
Naturopathic doctors must complete a 4-year post-graduate doctoral program from a CNME-accredited (Council on Naturopathic Medical Education) naturopathic medical school. The program includes approximately 4,100 hours of classroom and clinical training covering biomedical sciences, clinical sciences, botanical medicine, nutrition, physical medicine, homeopathy, pharmacology, and supervised clinical rotations. There are currently 7 CNME-accredited programs in the United States and Canada.
NPLEX & State Examinations
VerifiedNPLEX Examination Required
Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations
NPLEX Parts
NPLEX Part I (Biomedical Science Examination) and Part II (Clinical Science Examination), verified directly from NABNE to the Board
Jurisprudence Exam
No State Jurisprudence Exam
The NPLEX (Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations) consists of two parts: Part I covers biomedical sciences (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, and pharmacology) and Part II covers clinical sciences (diagnosis, botanical medicine, nutrition, physical medicine, homeopathy, counseling, minor surgery, pharmacology, and emergency medicine). All licensing states require passage of both parts. Some states additionally require a state-specific jurisprudence examination.
State Licensing Requirements
VerifiedState License/Registration Required
State License Title
Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD)
Additional Notes
Idaho uses the title 'Naturopathic Medical Doctor' (NMD) rather than ND.
Approximately 25 states plus the District of Columbia license or register naturopathic doctors. States without licensure include Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Only graduates of CNME-accredited programs qualify for state licensure.
Practice Scope & Authority
VerifiedPrescriptive Authority
Yes
Minor Surgery
Yes
Natural Childbirth
No
IV Therapy
Yes
Scope Details
Idaho licenses naturopathic medical doctors with broad scope including prescriptive authority, minor surgery, IV therapy, diagnostic testing, and a naturopathic formulary. Idaho distinguishes between NMD (naturopathic medical doctor) licensure and naturopathic health care (NHC) board oversight.
Naturopathic doctor scope of practice varies enormously by state. States with the broadest scope (Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Vermont, Montana) allow prescriptive authority including some controlled substances, minor surgery, natural childbirth attendance, and IV therapy. Other states have more limited scope covering diagnostic testing, nutritional counseling, botanical medicine, and physical medicine only. In unlicensed states, naturopathic practice may be unregulated or prohibited.
Prescriptive & Procedural Authority
VerifiedPrescriptive Authority Granted
NDs may prescribe medications from an approved formulary
Minor Surgery
Authorized
Natural Childbirth
Not Authorized
IV Therapy
Authorized
Prescriptive authority for naturopathic doctors varies significantly by state. States with the broadest authority (Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Vermont, Montana) allow NDs to prescribe most non-controlled substances and some controlled substances with DEA registration. Other states limit NDs to a defined formulary of natural and synthetic substances. DEA registration may be available in states with prescriptive authority for controlled substances. Always verify current prescriptive authority with the state licensing board.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee | Contact DOPL for current fee schedule |
License Fee | Contact DOPL for current fee schedule |
Renewal Fee | Contact DOPL for current fee schedule |
Total Initial Fees Application fee required; fingerprint card mailed upon receipt of application and fee | Contact DOPL for current fee schedule |
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified2 years
Renewal Period
48 hrs
CE Hours Required
Contact DOPL for current fee schedule
Renewal Fee
CE Details
48 hours of board-approved CME per 2-year renewal cycle; 20 hours must be in pharmacology; maximum of 4 hours per year from certain categories
Regulatory Board
Naturopathic doctor licenses must be renewed on schedule with the state licensing authority. Most licensing states require 20-40 continuing education hours per renewal cycle in naturopathic medicine, pharmacology, clinical sciences, diagnostic techniques, botanical medicine, nutrition, and related professional topics. Some states require specific CE hours in pharmacology for NDs with prescriptive authority.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedEndorsement Available
Yes
Comity Available
No
Reciprocity Requirements
Most states that license naturopathic doctors offer reciprocity or endorsement for licensed NDs from other states. Requirements typically include verification of current ND licensure in good standing, graduation from a CNME-accredited program, passage of NPLEX Parts I and II, and completion of a background check. Some states may require a state-specific jurisprudence exam. Scope of practice may differ between states.
Idaho uses the title 'Naturopathic Medical Doctor' (NMD), creating a distinct credential from the standard 'ND' used in most states. The state requires 48 CE hours per 2-year cycle, which is among the highest requirements nationally, with 20 hours specifically in pharmacology. The Board may require an applicant interview as part of the credentialing process.
Idaho uses the title 'Naturopathic Medical Doctor' (NMD) rather than ND.
48 CE hours per 2-year cycle with 20 hours in pharmacology required.
NPLEX Parts I and II required; scores sent directly from NABNE.
Fingerprint-based criminal history check required (Idaho and FBI databases).
Board may require an applicant interview.
Idaho distinguishes between the Board of Naturopathic Health Care and Naturopathic Medical Board.
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Timeline
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Processing
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Estimated total: 420–440 weeks
Timeline estimated from licensing requirements on this page.
4-12 weeks after complete application
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Idaho licenses/registers naturopathic doctors. Prescriptive authority is granted. NPLEX Parts I and II are required. All licensing is managed through the Idaho Board of Naturopathic Health Care — Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL).
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state licensing authority.