The College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta (CNDA), with the support of Alberta Health and Wellness (Canada), has developed a comprehensive Competency Profile for Naturopathic Doctors. The Competency Profile is a detailed and specific description of the knowledge, skills, behaviours and critical judgments inherent in this profession.

Competency is the quality of being functionally proficient in performing the tasks and assuming the role of a specified position with the requisite knowledge, ability, capability, skills, judgment, attitudes and values. The Competency Profile is the foundational component for the Naturopathic Doctors' Continuing Competence Program. This Program is a system of assessing, maintaining and monitoring the ongoing competencies of the profession. It is a way of ensuring a high level of expertise, competence and appropriate ethics in performing the job.

The Alberta Health Professions Act (2000) requires that all regulated health professions have a responsible, accountable and formal means of assessing and reporting on the continuing competence of their members. All health professions are required to establish a Continuing Competence Program, to set up a Competence Committee, and report to Alberta Health and Wellness.

This CNDA Competency Management System (CNDAcms) was developed and implemented to assist Naturopathic Doctors in Alberta comply with requirements of the Continuing Competence Program. Using this website and their CNDA member's userid, NDs can complete their annual self assessments and learning plans online. Additional information and resources are provided so that this process can be done easily and effectively.

For more information on the Naturopathic Doctors' Continuing Competence Program, please see this website or contact the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta at 403-266-2446.