Manitoba Canada Naturopathic Continuing Education

According to the Manitoba Naturopathic Association Continuing Education Policy, all Naturopathic doctors licensed in Manitoba are required to maintain their competency skills.  

Current Renewal Cycle: November 1, 2017-October 31, 2019 

Your Requirements

Minimum Hours

40 Hours of continuing education over each 2 year CE period from a combination of Categories A, B, and C. 

Category A:  Minimum 4 Hours
Category B & C:  +36 Hours

For Naturopathic Doctors with certification designations, you must earn an additional 2 Self-Study hours (Category D) per certification area.

Certifications
Acupuncture, Intravenous Therapy, Ozone, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, IV Chelation Therapy, Prolotherapy. 

CPR Requirements

All Members must complete CPR Level C for Health Care Providers with AED annually or every 2 years.
CPR Hours do not count towards your CE Hours.

IV Therapy Registrants: must complete annual certification of CPR Level C for Health Care Providers with AED and submit proof with their annual membership renewal. Renewals will not proceed without this.

Non IV Therapy Registrants:  must complete certification of CPR Level C for Health Care Providers with AED every TWO YEARS

** For additional information, visit the MNA Continuing Education Policy Document

Other Important Information

Emergency Training for IV Practitioners: Mandatory for all IVT Certified Registrants. Successfully complete the Emergency Medicine for IV Certification course every 3 years and submit proof of completion with their renewal application or in advance to the Registrar.

Non-Practicing Registrants:  Required to submit proof of continuing competency hours for resumption of practice; subject to fines/penalties for missing hours.

Preceptor Policy: 1 CE hour for each 2 hours of activity when taking on a preceptor student or preceptoring with another health professional to a maximum of 10 hours per 2 year cycle.

Category A
Attendance/Presentation

Granted on an hour per hour basis (e.g. if a course is 5 hours, 5 hours of CE are granted), as determined by the seminar outline

Required 4 Hours

Examples: MNA General Meeting (AGM/SGM), CAND Annual General Meeting in person/Skype, or Any other AGM of a naturopathic regulatory body

 

 

Category D
Advanced Certification Self Study

Required 2 hours per certification in addition to the regular 40 hours

*Certifications:
Acupuncture
Intravenous Therapy
Ozone Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
IV Chelation Therapy
Prolotherapy
Self Study Methods:  Books/Articles/Journals, DVD’s/CD’s, Webinars, Courses, Seminars.

Category B
Attendance/Presentation/Participation

Granted on an hour per hour basis (e.g. if a course is 5 hours, 5 hours of CE are granted), as determined by the seminar outline.

Required 36 Hours Combined with Category C

Examples: • Approved educational seminar offered by recognized naturopathic organization such as the: MNA, BCNA, OAND, AANP, CAND, etc. •

Approved seminars sponsored by other medical organizations such as: chiropractic, medical, nursing, psychology, acupuncture, etc. • Approved nutraceutical/pharmaceutical company sponsored educational seminars • Approved training on the use of therapeutic equipment/medical devices relevant to the scope of naturopathic medicine in Manitoba • Teleconference, web-conference, video and audio recordings of approved seminars, computer-based learning programs and other distant-learning programs

Category C
Committee/Board, Preceptors, Development

Given on the basis of one hour for each two hours of activity; board and committee hours are capped at 25 hours.

Required 36 Hours Combined with Category B

Examples:

MNA Committee or Board membership (maximum of 25 hours) • Approved attendance or participation in meetings for Naturopathic initiatives that advance the profession (i.e. Canadian Naturopathic Coordinating Council) contact the Registrar for approval) Teaching: Pre-approved courses or workshops to either the public or professionals • Participation in the preceptor program: (Taking on a preceptor student or preceptoring with another health professional.) 1 CE hour for each two hours of activity when taking on a preceptor student or preceptoring with another health professional to a maximum of ten (10) hours per two-year cycle. • Attendance or participation at approved professional development courses related to business, office/financial management, communication skills, leadership development, public speaking

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