65-7204. Application for registration; criteria for educational programs.
65-7204
65-7204. Application for registration; criteria foreducational programs.(a) An applicant applying for registration as anaturopathic doctorshall file a written application on forms provided by the board, showing tothe satisfaction of the board that the applicant meets the followingrequirements:
(1) Education: The applicant shall present evidencesatisfactory to the board of having successfully completed an educationalprogram in naturopathyfrom an approved naturopathic medical college.
(2) Examination: The applicant shall pass an examination asprovided for in K.S.A. 65-7205 and amendments thereto.
(3) Fees: The applicants shall pay to the board allapplicable fees established under K.S.A. 65-7207and amendments thereto.
(b) The board shall adopt rules and regulations establishing thecriteria for an educational program in naturopathyto obtain successful recognition by the board underparagraph (1) of subsection(a). The board may send a questionnaire developed by the board to anyschool or other entity conducting an educational program in naturopathyfor which the board does not have sufficient information todetermine whether the program should be recognized by the board and whetherthe program meets the rules and regulations adopted under this section.The questionnaire providing the necessary information shall be completedand returned to the board in order for the program to be considered forrecognition. The board may contract with investigative agencies,commissions or consultants to assist the board in obtaining informationabout an educational program in naturopathy. In entering suchcontracts the authority to recognize an educational program in naturopathyshall remain solely with the board.
(c) The provisions of this section shall take effect on and after January 1,2003.
History: L. 2002, ch. 203, § 23; July 1.