Requirements. A licensed naturopathic doctor shall take at least 50 hours of continuing education credits during every 2-year renewal period: For license renewal, preceding the expiration of the license for a naturopathic doctor; or For license reinstatement, preceding the date of the submission of the application for reinstatement. The courses selected shall be approved by any of the following: The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians; The Maryland Association of Naturopathic Physicians; The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education; The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education; The North American Naturopathic Continuing Education Accreditation Council; or A naturopathic doctor’s licensing authority or professional association of another state which meets the standards adopted by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.