Apply for Certifications
Certification Application Process
Once a registrant has successfully fulfilled the certification requirements, they may apply for certification by submitting the corresponding application form (see below) and proof of certification requirements to the College office.
Certification | Application Forms |
Acupuncture | |
Advanced Injection Therapies | |
Aesthetic Procedures – Cosmetic botulinum toxin | |
Aesthetic Procedures – Injectable fillers | |
Aesthetic Procedures – PRP injections to the face and other skin areas for aesthetic purposes | |
Botulinum toxin: medical/non-aesthetic | |
Immunization |
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Intrauterine Device (IUD) insertion | |
IV & Chelation Therapies | |
Ozone & Oxidative Therapies | |
Prescriptive Authority |
Applications should be made within two years of completing the approved training course.
Registrants should submit a complete application package. The package must include the application form, proof of course completion, and any other supporting documentation listed on the certification page.
Application documents must be in PDF format (ideally combined in one document). The application package must be emailed to [email protected]
Registrants will be notified when the application fee has been posted in the Invoices & Receipts area of the Registrant Online Self-Service (ROSS) system.
Complete applications will be reviewed by the College as they are received.
Processing typically takes 5-10 business days upon receipt of all materials and payment of the application fee. In times of increased business volumes such as registration renewal period, a longer timeline for processing should be expected.
Standards & Requirements for Certifications
Life Support & Advanced Life Support
- Canadian Red Cross
- Heart and Stroke Foundation
- St. John Ambulance
- Canadian Ski Patrol
- Lifesaving Society
FireMedix Training
Registrants with certifications must hold Naturopathic Advanced Life Support (NALS), in addition to BLS/CPR for HCP with AED. Registrants may take the following courses to satisfy the training requirements for NALS:
- Naturopathic Advanced Life Support, taught by Dr. Michael A. Prytula, ND.
- Naturopathic Advanced Life Support, provided by OHM Medical Training Services Inc.
- Naturopathic Advanced Life Support, provided by TAMIK Training and Supplies Ltd.
- Naturopathic Advanced Life Support, provided by Life Safe Medical Training.
- Naturopathic Advanced Life Support, taught by Dr. Cheryl Karthaus, ND and Dr. Rochelle Wilcox, ND.
To maintain valid certification, registrants must satisfy the College’s Continuing Education (CE) Requirements (see Category “E”).
Course providers may fill out and submit the following application form to the College to have their course considered for approval as a required course for a certification: Course Application Form.
Application Processes
Timeline
How to Submit
Registrants should submit a complete package including the application and all supporting documentation from course completion (ideally as one PDF). Submit to [email protected].
Notification of Result
Registrants will be notified when the application fee has been posted in the Invoices & Receipts area of the Registrant Online Self-Service (ROSS) system.
How to Restore a Certification with the College
A registrant who has not maintained a certification for a specified aspect of practice must apply to restore that certification prior to resuming that aspect of practice. To restore a certification, submit an Application for Restoration of Certification and evidence of at least six (6) hours of supervised practice with a registrant who holds a valid certification in that area in the two (2) years immediately prior to the date of this application. As per the Mentorship/Preceptorship Policy, supervised practice is when is when a mentor/preceptor supervises the practice of the mentee/preceptee.
The application is available in the Forms & Resources area of the Registrant Online Self-Service (ROSS) system. Registrants are encouraged to upload their CE information into the Continuing Education (CE) Activities in the ROSS system prior to submitting an Application for Restoration of Certification.
Registrants will be notified when the application fee has been posted in the Invoices & Receipts area of the Registrant Online Self-Service (ROSS) system. Complete applications will be reviewed by the College as they are received, and the registrant will be notified if further information is required. Processing typically takes 5-10 business days upon receipt of all materials and payment of the application fee.