To register as a naturopath in Ontario, you must complete the Jurisprudence Examination no more than two years before applying to the College.

This online, open-book exam can be completed at your own pace once you have paid the examination fee.

To be eligible, you must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• you have graduated from a CNME-accredited program,
• you have successfully completed the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Program (PLAR),
• you have completed the College’s Pre-Registration Form indicating that you are registered with another naturopathic regulatory authority in Canada and intend to transfer to Ontario, or
• you hold a Certificate of Registration with our College.

Information and Fees

There is a fee of $75.00 (+ HST) for each exam attempt.

You may retake the exam as many times as you wish to obtain a passing grade.

Please do not attempt the exam until you are within two years of your application for final registration as a naturopath.

Requests for testing accommodations are considered on an individual basis in accordance with the College’s Examinations Policy.

A French version of the exam is also available upon request.

How to Take the Examination

Step 1: Review the Jurisprudence Handbook.

Step 2: Register for the Ontario Jurisprudence Examination.

Step 3: Access the Ontario Jurisprudence Examination.

If you have any questions, or wish to request an accommodation or French version of the exam, please contact exams@collegeofnaturopaths.on.ca.