Naturopathic Profession Organizational Roles and Responsibilities

NCC Naturopathic Coordinating Council

Collaborative futures planning group with representatives from all below

•  Advance the Naturopathic profession

AANP American Association of Naturopathic Physicians

501C(6) tax exempt status - professional association

• Member representation / support / advocacy
• Public Communications
• Branding
• Marketing
• Licensing Support
• Public Policy
• Leadership Development
• Federal presence

CAND Canadian Association of naturopathic Doctors (formerly CNA Canadian Naturopathic Association) - professional association

•  Promoting the profession

•  Advocates for regulatory change

•  Canada-wide referrals to naturopathic practitioners

•  Educates the general public and other health care professionals

AANMC American Association of Naturopathic Medical Colleges

501C(6) tax exempt status - College association

• Quality of educational experience
• Expand applicant / graduate pool
• Nurture emerging institutions
• Professional development of teachers/residencies
• Promote career futures of graduates

INM Institute for Natural Medicine

501C(3) tax exempt status - public benefit foundation

• Financial Support
• Patient Advocacy
• Education: public, professional
• Research advancement

CNF Canadian Naturopathic Foundation

public benefit foundation

• Financial Support
• Patient Advocacy
• Education: public, professional

• Research advancement

CNME Council of Naturopathic Medical Examiners

501C(3) tax exempt status - public benefit organization

• Educational program
• Standards
• Credibility
• International presence
• Post graduate standards: Residencies, Continuing Education

NABNE North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners

• Approves candidates and administers NPEX examinations

NPLEX Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Exam Board

• Licensing examination

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