(a) Statement of intent; purpose. (1) The Legislature finds that a significant number of Virgin Islands residents chooses naturopathic medicine for their health care needs and declares that naturopathic medicine is a distinct health care profession that affects the public health, safety and welfare, and provides for freedom of choice in health care. (2) The […]
(a) (1) No person shall practice, attempt to practice, or claim to practice naturopathic medicine or naturopathy in this territory without first complying with the provisions of this chapter. (2) Only licensees under this chapter may use any or all of the following titles: “Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine” and the recognized abbreviation “N.D.”, “N.M.D.”, “Naturopath”, […]
(a) Creation of board. (1) There is created the Virgin Islands Board of Naturopathic Physicians under the Department of Health for administrative purposes only. The Board shall consist of five members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Legislature. The Governor shall make the initial appointments to the Board no later […]
(a) In order to practice naturopathic childbirth, a naturopathic physician shall obtain a naturopathic acupuncture specialty certification from the Board. The Board shall adopt rules setting forth the requirements to be met for the certification of naturopathic physicians for specialty practice. (b) In order to be certified for the specialty practice of naturopathic childbirth attendance, […]
(a) In order to practice naturopathic acupuncture, a naturopathic physician shall obtain a naturopathic acupuncture specialty certification from the Board. The Board shall adopt rules setting forth the requirements to be met for the certification of naturopathic physicians for specialty practice. (b) In order to be certified for the specialty practice of naturopathic acupuncture, a […]
(a) Requirements for licensure. The Board shall issue a license to any naturopathic physician who meets the following requirements: (1) Has graduated from an approved naturopathic medical college; (2) Has successfully completed a competency-based examination given by the Naturopathic Physician Licensing Examination (NPLEX) or its equivalent; (3) Possesses a good ethical and professional reputation; (4) […]
(a) Disclosure. A person who holds a license or certificate pursuant to this chapter shall display that document in his office in a conspicuous place. (b) Report of suspected violation. (1) Any information reported to the Virgin Islands Board of Naturopathic Physicians is confidential. (2) A person who is licensed or certified under this chapter, […]
