Naturopathic doctor (ND)
Naturopathic Medical Clinic
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Diagnose patients’ diseases and disorders
- Employ other methods of healing such as herbal medicines, biochemical therapy, clinical nutrition, homeopathy and counselling in their treatment
- Advise patients on corrective exercises, lifestyle and nutrition
- Provide other alternative forms of health care to patients
- Prescribe and administer medications and treatments
- Diagnose type and severity of diseases
- Conduct patient interviews, physical assessments and take medical histories
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Licensure in naturopathy by provincial or territorial authorities
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Naturopathy
Additional information
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication