The following standards shall be used by the board in considering a naturopathic college's application for approval:
(a) | Basic science | |
Anatomy (includes histology and embryology) | ||
Physiology | ||
Pathology | ||
Biochemistry | ||
Public health (includes public health, genetics, microbiology, immunology) | ||
Naturopathic philosophy | ||
Pharmacology | ||
(b) | Clinical sciences | |
(i) | Diagnostic courses | |
Physical diagnosis | ||
Clinical diagnosis | ||
Laboratory diagnosis | ||
Radiological diagnosis | ||
(ii) | Therapeutic courses | |
Matera medica (botanical medicine) | ||
Homeopathy | ||
Nutrition | ||
Physical medicine | ||
(includes mechanical and manual manipulation, hydrotherapy, and electrotherapy) | ||
Psychological medicine | ||
(iii) | Specialty courses | |
Organ systems (cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, EENT, gastroenterology) | ||
Human development (gynecology, obstetrics, pediatrics, geriatrics) | ||
State law and regulations as they relate to the practice of naturopathy | ||
Medical emergencies | ||
Office procedures | ||
(iv) | Clinical externship/preceptorship |
Wash. Admin. Code § 246-836-180
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.36A.160, 2011 c 41, and 2011 c 40. 12-13-104, § 246-836-180, filed 6/20/12, effective 7/21/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.36A.060. 92-02-018 (Order 224), § 246-836-180, filed 12/23/91, effective 1/23/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-836-180, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.36A.060(1). 89-02-051 (Order PM 815), § 308-34-460, filed 1/3/89.