HB 1630 - DIGEST |
Authorizes a naturopath to: (1) Prescribe and administer legend drugs and controlled substances, contained in schedules III through V of the uniform controlled substances act, as necessary in the practice of naturopathy; and |
(2) Sign and attest to certificates, cards, forms, or other required documentation that a physician may sign, as long as it is within his or her scope of practice, and includes death certificates, guardianships, powers of attorney, disability determinations, and similar legal documents. |
Requires a naturopath who prescribes controlled substances to register with the department of health to access the prescription monitoring program. |
Requires the board of naturopathy to establish education and training requirements related to prescribing legend drugs and controlled substances, and a naturopath may prescribe and administer drugs only if he or she satisfies the education and training requirements. |