The College’s QA Committee must approve course content for it to qualify for Category A credits. This evaluation process ensures that each course meets the following criteria:

• It occurs in a structured learning environment.
• The course providers are recognized subject experts.
• The subject is based on the clinical competencies and is related to the Scope of Practice of the profession.
• References or links are provided to support the educational material.
• Activities are evidence-based.
• There is no commercial bias or product placement.
• Generic names are used in presentations whenever possible for all natural health products, devices, laboratory tests, etc.
• If brand names are used, it appears in parenthesis after the generic name. Every drug mentioned is referred to in a similar manner throughout the presentation.
• There are clearly articulated and relevant learning outcomes for participants.
• It is equally accessible to all registrants.

When applying for pharmacology specific credits, the course must include drugs that require a prescription and that are within the scope of practice for naturopathic doctors in Ontario. Any item that is publicly available does not meet the requirement of pharmacology consideration. If the proposed drug is not within the scope of practice for naturopathic doctors in Ontario, the Quality Assurance Committee may consider it for pharmacology credits if the information is deemed relevant and related to naturopathic doctors in Ontario.

For IVIT courses, the evaluation also ensures that content includes information regarding contraindications, management of adverse reactions and relevant emergency procedures.

Credit approval

Both course providers and registrants of the College may request credit approval by completing and submitting the online CE Credit Application Form. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the Committee until all the necessary information is received.

In accordance with Schedule 3 of the College By-laws all Category A CE Applications carry a fee of $50.00 (+HST).

Upon receipt of a completed online application, the College will issue an invoice for the review. Following payment of the invoice, the Committee will review the application and the College will notify you in writing of the outcome of the review. If approved, the College will post your activity on its approved courses list for Category A,. Submitting a credit application and paying the required fee does not guarantee its approval.

You will find links to download the CE handbook on the Handbook, tools & forms page.