Naturopathic Doctor
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases using a system of practice that is based on the natural healing capacity of individuals. May use physiological, psychological or mechanical methods. May also use natural medicines, prescription or legend drugs, foods, herbs, or other natural remedies.
Annual openings
75
BLS median wage
$101,570
Typical education
A Professional degree obtained from one of the accredited Naturopathic medical schools, with more information at the [Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges](https://aanmc.org/). There is an option of doing a 1-2 year residency after school.
10-year growth
+6%
Career requirements
What does this career require?
The education, credentials, and on-the-job competencies Colorado employers expect for this role.
Typical education
A Professional degree obtained from one of the accredited Naturopathic medical schools, with more information at the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges. There is an option of doing a 1-2 year residency after school.
Credential requirement
There is a 2-step licensing exam called the NPLEX. The 1st step in taken after the second year of Naturopathic medical school and the 2nd is after graduation. Once those are passed then you would be eligible to apply for a registration to practice in CO.
Work experience
This can be entry-level, but it could be an additional step on a career pathway.
Is this work a fit?
What the work actually feels like
How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.
Automation exposure
Low exposure
Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.
A typical day
- Document patients' histories, including identifying data, chief complaints, illnesses, previous medical or family histories, or psychosocial characteristics.
- Educate patients about health care management.
- Advise patients about therapeutic exercise and nutritional medicine regimens.
- Conduct physical examinations and physiological function tests for diagnostic purposes.
- Administer, dispense, or prescribe natural medicines, such as food or botanical extracts, herbs, dietary supplements, vitamins, nutraceuticals, and amino acids.
- Interview patients to document symptoms and health histories.