ANWPB is honored to offer International (exam) Board Certification to Naturopathy/Natural Medicine Practitioners/Doctors.
We are an independent, non-governmental, private organization; funded by fees charged for Accreditation/Board Certification services.
After passing the exam, you will receive a BC certificate and a “Code of Ethics and Operations” document.
Examples below. Frames NOT included.
After passing the exam, you will receive a BC certificate and a “Code of Ethics and Operations” document.
Examples below. Frames NOT included.
Why Board Certify with ANWPB?
Qualifications
1. Graduate from a school/program accredited or approved by the Board and/or hold a Naturopathy/ Natural Medicine Certificate of Completion from a school/program approved by the Board.
*All education is considered with or without ANWPB Accreditation. However, if your school is not accredited, you must hold a “Program” certificate of completion or diploma in the field of Naturopathy/Natural Medicine and/or an Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degree in Naturopathy/Natural Medicine (or equivalent). Click here to review our Naturopathy/Natural Medicine Program Accreditation Guidelines.
2. Submission of online application and one professional letter of recommendation (written by someone who can speak to your professional skills and education). Click here for a template.
3. 21 years of age.
If your program is not accredited with us, you may still qualify, provided your program includes these topics.
Naturopathy/Natural Medicine Exam Titles Offered
Biblical Naturopathic Doctor (BCBND)
Doctor of Chiropractic (BCDC) *medical license
Doctor of Functional Health (BCDFH) *check state laws
Doctor of Functional Medicine (BCDFM) *check state laws
Doctor of Holistic Health (BCDHH)
Doctor of Integrative Medicine (BCDIM) *check state laws
Doctor of Manual Osteopathy (BCDMO)
Doctor of Natural Functional Medicine *Gaeta Institute grads only
Doctor of Natural Health (BCDNH)
Doctor of Natural Medicine (BCDNM)
Doctor of Naturopathy (BCND) *view state laws here
Doctor of Osteopathy (BCDO) *medical license
Naturopath (BCN)
Naturopathic Doctor (BCND) *view state laws here
Naturopathic Physician (BCNP) *medical license
Naturopathic Practitioner (BCNP)
Traditional Naturopath (BCTN)
Annual Renewal and CEUs
Annual Renewal is $145.00 and 12 CEUs are required.
Your renewal payment is set up as an annual subscription, so it will auto-renew every 365 days, but you can cancel anytime. Plus, you are required to submit 12 CEUs within 30 days of renewal. Click the button below to learn more about approved CEU providers.
*Note – we accept CEUs outside of those “approved,” provided a CEU value is assigned and it is natural wellness education.
Pricing
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Initial Fee: $765.00
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3-Test Exam: Compulsory, Modalities, Case Studies
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$145 Annual Renewal. 12 CEUs required annually.
Discounts
– $200.00 discount (with Trinity CTN certificate) and Compulsory test is waived. 12 CEUs required annually.
– $200.00 discount (with ANMCB certificate) and Compulsory exam is waived. 12 CEUs required annually.
*If a respective test is NOT passed with a 75% score, each test is an additional $255 for two more attempts.
USA Medical License Details & Pricing
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Initial Fee: $565.00
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Compulsory test is Waived.
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Letter of rec is waived.
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$145 Annual Renewal. 12 CEUs required annually.
Eligibility: MD, PA, NP, ND, DO.
Apply ONLINE and take the Exam ONLINE – you choose the location and the device!
Frequently Asked Questions
WithOUT a Medical/State License: ANWPB “Doctor” title board certification simply means “DOCTOR AS TEACHER.” *The word doctor derives from the Latin word “docere” meaning “to teach.” This practitioner has completed the requirements set forth by the ANWPB board and has succeeded in passing the standardized exam. This designation is NOT a degree and does not grant “authority, rights nor license.” ANWPB is not responsible for a member’s actions nor interpretation – misinterpretation of any international, federal, state laws. All members must consult their own local and state legislature as well as all federal/state licensing for the laws pertaining to their scope of practice. A “Doctor” title is NOT comparable nor equivalent to a medical licensed Doctor of Medicine (M.D.).
WITH a Medical/State License: $200 discount. Compulsory test is waived. Letter of Rec is waived. 12 CEUs required annually. Eligibility: MD, DC, DO, PT, LAc, DAOM, DOM, DTCM, Naturopathic (Medical) Doctor and Naturopathic Physician.
The exam includes 3 individual ONLINE tests. These tests do NOT have an expiration date and can be taken consecutively or with time in between each test:
Compulsory and Modalities
- 100 questions from a bank (multiple-choice, true/false, matching)
- 120 minutes per test
- Questions/Answers are randomized
- Auto-graded, returns immediate results
- 75% passing grade before moving on
- 2 attempts to pass
Case Studies (3)
- 30 questions-10 per case study (multiple-choice & true/false)
- 90 minutes
- Auto-graded, returns immediate results
- 70% passing grade
- 2 attempts to pass
*$255 per test for 2 additional attempts
CASE STUDIES IMPORTANT NOTE: Although both case studies attempts must be completed, if you score between 64-70% on either test, we’ll look at your combined scores to determine final AVERAGE score. If overall average score is 75% or higher, you will pass. If not, please email us and we will send you a link to pay for 2 more case study attempts.
Study the Prep Course with Trinity School of Natural Health
- Compulsory Test: Approximately 100 randomized questions about general health, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, history of natural health and naturopathy, and ethics/legalities of practice.
- Modalities Test: Approximately 100 randomized questions about homeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and physical observations, iridology, Bach flowers, aromatherapy, muscle response testing and kinesiology, and herbology.
- Case Studies Test: Three to five randomized cases that require correct assessment and recommendations for the example client.
- Purchasing and viewing a lecture video requires logging into the site.
- Once purchased, the lecture video is viewed by logging into the Trinity School Student website and selecting the “Purchased Videos” menu option.
- All lecture video sales are final.
- Running Time: 2:04:43
Live and Interactive One-to-One Mentoring
- Compulsory Test: Approximately 100 randomized questions about general health, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, history of natural health and naturopathy, and ethics/legalities of practice.
- Modalities Test: Approximately 100 randomized questions about homeopathy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and physical observations, iridology, Bach flowers, aromatherapy, muscle response testing and kinesiology, and herbology.
- Case Studies Test: Three to five randomized cases that require correct assessment and recommendations for the example client.
- One-to-one coaching
- Guidance tailored to your exam needs
- Proven exam strategies
- Flexible coaching time
- Additional mentorship available
- Study Guides are provided when you purchase the 2-hour program
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