| DESCRIPTION: |
| A registered Naturopath is a complementary healthcare practitioner diagnosing and treating patients according to naturopathic principles that encompass many forms of complementary and natural medicine. At a time when modern technology, environmental pollution, poor diet, and stress play an enormous role in the degradation of health, a Naturopath's ability to apply natural methods of healing is of considerable importance. By using natural therapies both acute and chronic ailments can be treated and by providing personalised care to each patient, the practitioner sees every person as a holistic unity of body, mind, and spirit. |
| AWARDING CRITERIA |
| For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification: |
| Bachelor of Science in Complementary Health Sciences, NQF Level 8. Or, Bachelor of Naturopathy, NQF Level 8. |
| Experiential Learning or Experience |
| N/A |
| Competency Assessment |
| Board examination. |
| Designation RPL Statement |
| This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. |
| RETAINING CRITERIA |
| In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Code of Conduct |
| Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. |
| Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
| 40 CPD points in a two-year cycle. |
| Fees |
| Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. |
