How many internship hours must be completed during school before taking the NPLEX?

To take the NPLEX (North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners), candidates are required to complete a specified number of internship hours during their education. In order to ensure that students gain practical experience and are adequately prepared for the rigorous examinations and their future practice, the requirement is set at 2,000 hours of supervised internship. This amount allows students to develop the necessary clinical skills under professional guidance.

Meeting this internship requirement is crucial as it often encompasses various aspects of patient care, clinical decision-making, and the application of theoretical knowledge into practice, effectively bridging the gap between academic training and real-world application. The completion of these hours demonstrates to regulators and the examining board that candidates have acquired sufficient experience in a clinical setting before they sit for licensure exams.