SB 1218 Summary

• Expands the definition of "approved school of naturopathic medicine" to include colleges and universities, not just schools.

• Creates a new certificate process for naturopathic medical students to engage in clinical training programs under board approval and direct supervision of licensed physicians.

• Removes the executive director's duty to conduct periodic inspections of dispensing and prescribing practices by naturopathic doctors.

• Establishes renewal requirements for clinical training program certificates on an annual basis, with initial renewal one year after board approval.

• Adds provisions specifying that clinical training program certificates are automatically canceled if a student ceases enrollment at an approved school of naturopathic medicine.