The Canadian Naturopathic Association (CNA)
Introduction
The Canadian Naturopathic Association (CNA) has been the national voice
of the naturopathic profession since 1955. The Association’s mandate
includes promoting the profession across the country and facilitating
communication within the profession.
The Canadian Naturopathic Association advocates for regulatory change
at the federal level to ensure the availability of botanical and homeopathic
medicines, and dietary supplements for effective patient treatment. It
ensures that the expertise of naturopathic doctors is utilized on Health
Canada’s regulatory advisory committees. At present, the CNA’s
advocacy focus is on reform of the current regulation of natural health
products under the Food and Drug Act, and in obtaining practitioner status
for naturopathic doctors.
Naturopathic doctors registered in British Columbia must complete four
years of professional training at a recognized college of naturopathic
medicine. Pre-admission requirements include three years of pre-medical
studies at a university. Training includes basic, medical, and clinical
science; diagnostics; naturopathic principals and therapeutics; and extensive
clinical experience under the supervision of licensed naturopathic doctors.
Graduates receive the title "N.D." or Doctor of Naturopathic
Medicine.
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