Jurisprudence Exam
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.