WHO

NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS BOARD OF AESTHETIC MEDICINE (NPBAM)

Definition of Aesthetic Medicine

Naturopathic Aesthetic Medicine is the use of natural means, drugless methods, drugs, non-surgical methods, minor surgery, devices, physical, electrical,hygienic and sanitary measures and all forms of physical agents and modalities to treat the mind and body through physical enhancement

NPBAM is an independent Credentialing Board in the U.S. representing Naturopathic Physicians. The Board was established to promote post graduate standards and professional responsibility in the very specialized area of Aesthetic Medicine. The development of standards of practice, clinical guidelines, and the establishment of a valid credentialing program are efforts NPBAM is making to enhance delivery of safe and effective procedures by professionals in a multidisciplinary environment, as well as for the protection of the public.

WHAT

Mission Statement

The mission of the Naturopathic Physicians Board of Aesthetic Medicine is to be the recognized non-profit credentialing body, leading the field of aesthetic medicine by promoting the highest standards of care through education, credentialing and advocacy for our professional members.

Credentialing is the process which validates, based on predetermined standards, an individual’s qualifications and knowledge to practice in a defined knowledge area.

The NPBAM process is designed to assure the public that a credentialed specialist has successfully completed an approved educational program and an evaluation, including review of his/her competencies through a prescribed process, designed to assess the knowledge, experience and skills requisite to the provision of high quality patient care in that specialty.

WHEN

The first Board Meeting was held Saturday, June 3, 2006 and NPBAM was incorporated in the State of Arizona, January 11, 2007.

WHERE

WHY NPBAM?

Vision Statement

The Vision of the Naturopathic Physicians Board of Aesthetic Medicine is to be the recognized credentialing body of Aesthetic Medicine.

Medical Licensure is designed as the minimum standard necessary to practice medicine. It is a public function, administered by the states, the standards are established through a public process and all actions taken – both in granting a license and in restricting or withdrawing a license – are matters of public record. Licensure is not specialty specific and permits an individual to provide to the public any medical or surgical service s/he desires.

Credentialing by A Specialty Board , i.e. NPBAM attests to 1) completion of a prescribed set of education and training requirements in the specialty of aesthetics beyond the minimum requirements for licensure, 2) proof of fund of knowledge in this specialty, and 3) passage of specified steps in determination of competency in the specialty. Most specialties now also require periodic recertification, which generally requires successful completion of specified continuing education and membership in good standing. Many health care organizations and health plans now require credentialing of the added qualification(s) in order to provide services in the relevant specialty area. Board-credentialed professionals govern specialty Boards (NPBAM) in that specialty.

The NPBAM Credentialing Programs are Designed to establish the body of knowledge necessary for such credentialing, test through written examination, the common body of knowledge necessary to deliver aesthetic procedures, evaluation, examination and aesthetic services to clients/patients.