As a regulated clinician, you want to offer programs in your practice - without taking regulatory risks.

  • You want a straightforward solution that you can put into place within a few weeks.

  • You'd like to earn more revenue - without compromising patient care.

  • You want to learn how to structure your program in alignment with your regulatory requirements to reduce risks in your practice.

  • You want to learn ways you can repurpose your content to reach more people.

What if you could offer programs without worrying about regulations?

Nobody should need to take any regulatory risks to offer innovative programs in their practice. Regulation Proof Programs was created to guide you in designing and structuring your program so you leave feeling clear about your next steps, and confident in your compliance with the regulations.

This program is designed to guide you in creating your program in alignment with your regulatory requirements.

You'll benefit from:

  • On-demand CE course

    Work at your own pace to complete the on-demand course.

  • Strategy sessions for direct feedback

    Three monthly strategy sessions will provide you with additional time for questions, guidance and direct feedback on your program.

  • Small group sizes

    Group sizes for the strategy sessions are limited so you'll receive personalized attention. You'll also gain insight from the questions asked by other regulated health professionals in the group as they create their programs.

  • Regulatory risk reduction

    Using a risk reduction approach, you'll benefit from Sylvi's 15 years of regulatory experience as she provides you with direct feedback and answers to your questions.

Registration closes September 16th

When you register you gain instant access to the program and live group Strategy Sessions (held monthly)

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Learning objectives

  • Review therapeutic patient education and group models of care in the research literature, and understand how they benefit care.

  • Create a program outline in alignment with regulatory requirements designed to meet the unique needs of your program participants.

  • Develop outcome based program objectives to help create a transformational experience for your participants.

  • Navigate the standards of practice as they apply to public and patient group programs.

  • Understand how to safely answer questions in public programs without crossing the line into providing treatment recommendations.

  • Identify ways to adapt and repurpose your content for different audiences - in compliance with regulatory standards.

  • Integrate the standards of practice to manage privacy & confidentiality, obtain informed consent and streamline record keeping in group treatment programs.

  • Apply the advertising standards to promote your program.

  • Set group expectations & etiquette to ensure effective communication and collaboration within groups.

Program outline

Module 1. Aligning the program with regulatory requirements

  • Assessing your participant and practice needs

  • Introduction to program structures: public vs patient programs & key regulatory considerations for each

  • Treatment of non-treatment?

  • Review of regulations & standards that apply to programs

  • Program case discussions

  • Deciding on the program structure

  • Identifying your ideal program type

Module 2. Doctor as teacher: educating the public

  • Standards that apply to public education

  • Exploring liability and negligence: important terms of use and disclaimers for public programs

  • Answering questions from the public safely without crossing the line into providing treatment advice

Module 3. Therapeutic patient education & group treatment models

  • Types of therapeutic patient education in the research literature

  • Benefits of group treatment for patients and clinicians

  • Exploring evidence-based group treatment models

Module 4. Group facilitation & structuring safety in group treatment programs

  • Standards of practice, privacy & confidentiality

  • Obtaining informed consent in the group context

  • Providing safe care in a group setting: meeting needs of individual patients within the group

  • Record keeping for group care

  • Invoicing and billing for groups

  • Group process and facilitation

Module 5. Creating content & developing outcome-based goals for participants

  • Developing content and setting program goals

  • Creating your program outline

  • Designing engaging and accessible content

  • Adapting and repurposing content for different audiences

Module 6. Advertising in alignment with the regulatory standards

  • Where NDs may run into issues with their program advertising

  • Adapting advertising language to meet standards of practice

Strategy Sessions

The follow-up group strategy sessions provide you with the opportunity to:

  • Receive feedback on program materials & content

  • Obtain input on advertising in alignment with regulations

  • Discuss anything that's keeping you from moving forward

  • Get answers to your questions

Bonus!

When you register you'll gain instant access to:

  • The Regulation Proof Programs COMMUNITY

    You'll have access to a private online community where you can submit your questions to keep the momentum going between sessions. You'll benefit from learning from the questions asked by others in the community.

  • Avoiding Conflicts of Interest in Naturopathic Practice

    This 1-hr CE course will review the key issues relating to conflicts of interest in naturopathic practice as it pertains to sales, affiliate offers and involvement with industry. This course has been pre-approved by the College of Naturopaths of Ontario for 1 Category A jurisprudence credit, and the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia for 1 Category G ethics credit. Once you complete the course, you'll be able to download your CE certificate instantly. $49 value.

Meet Your Guide

Dr. Sylvi Martin BScN, ND



As a regulated healthcare provider, Sylvi knows how challenging it can be to keep up with all of the regulatory requirements.


Sylvi brings 15 years of extensive experience in the field of professional regulations to the table to guide you. To say that she understands regulations is an understatement. She's experienced first-hand how regulators can interpret, use, and act on information when regulated clinicians are faced with regulatory complaints and investigations.


Sylvi supports regulated clinicians by guiding them so they remain in alignment with their regulatory obligations as they expand their practice offerings to help more people.


Since 2016, Sylvi has been offering continuing education courses in ethics and jurisprudence to the naturopathic profession. She has been featured as a speaker for various organizations, including the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors, the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, the British Columbia Naturopathic Association, the College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia, Clinician Business Labs, The Confident Clinician, and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

FAQ

  • Can you guarantee that my program will be "regulation proof"?

    The goal of Regulation Proof Programs is to help you to understand the standards of practice, structure and documentation that demonstrate your program's alignment with professional obligations. While I'll do my best to help you understand the regulatory requirements that most commonly apply to offering programs - whether to patients or the public - no-one can guarantee that the program you deliver will be "regulation proof". It's up to you to make sure that you're publishing program materials that are in alignment with your regulatory obligations. I'm here as a resource and guide to answer any questions you may have along the way. You're always encouraged to consult your legal counsel or regulator at any time for advice and assistance.

  • Do I need to have an idea for a program to join?

    You don't need to have a program idea to join. You'll benefit from learning about the ideas that other clinicians are working on to help inspire you to create your own unique program that's the right fit for your practice. You'll receive guidance in structuring your program so you can take action and keep moving forward.

  • Do I need to complete the course content before the strategy sessions?

    It’s not mandatory that you complete the course content before the strategy sessions. However, to get the most out of the program, it’s highly recommended that you complete at least the first 2 modules of the course before the first strategy session.

  • Do I need to attend every strategy session?

    You don’t have to attend the strategy sessions. The live strategy sessions are designed to offer you time to ask any questions about anything related to your program to keep you moving forward. If you can’t attend all of the strategy sessions, replays will be made available. You'll also have access to the Regulation Proof Programs Community where you can ask any questions in between sessions so you don't lose any momentum.

  • Will the information provided be applicable to all regulated jurisdictions for Canadian naturopaths?

    Yes, the information provided will broadly applicable the provinces where naturopathic medicine is regulated in Canada.

  • How much time will this take?

    The time people need to put into developing a program varies based on individual experience and skills. It's recommended that you have at least 4 to 8 hours to work on and convert your program ideas into action. If you're not ready to commit this amount of time, you're still welcome to join us for the live sessions, and you'll have six months to access the program materials.

  • How long will I have access to the replays?

    You will have access to all materials for six months from the date that you register.