SB 1446 Summary

• Authorizes naturopathic doctors to independently prescribe and administer epinephrine, natural and synthetic hormones, and certain vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and botanicals when chemically identical to non-prescription versions

• Permits naturopathic doctors to administer these substances via intramuscular, intravenous, and other routes of administration as specified in existing law

• Requires naturopathic doctors to complete a minimum 25-hour qualifying course (with at least 14 practicum hours) approved by the Naturopathic Medicine Committee before administering intravenous therapy

• Specifies IV therapy course curriculum must cover laboratory evaluation, IV fluids, sterile techniques, vein selection, complications, emergency protocols, pharmacology, and includes observation and successful completion of at least 10 IV setups plus passage of an examination with 70% or greater

• Prohibits distance education credit toward IV therapy course requirements; defines one classroom hour as 50 minutes of actual instruction