CONO Exam Breakdown

The College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO) Clinical Science Exam consist of 200 objective multiple-choice questions multiple choice questions.

ExamFormatPassing GradeExam Duration
CONO200 Multiple Choice QuestionsDetails4 Hrs.
CategoryPercentage Weight
Case-Based Questions68-72%
Independent Questions28-32%
Total100%
Patient PopulationPercentage Weight
Pediatric (0-14)15-25%
Adult25-35%
Older Adult (50-60)25-35%
Geriatric (over 65)15-25%
Total100%
Taxonomy (Cognitive Level)Percentage Weight
Knowledge/Comprehensive15-25%
Application45-55%
Critical Thinking20-30%
Total100%
ConditionPercentage Weight
Vascular9-11%
Infectious9-11%
Neoplastic4-6%
Degenerative9-11%
Inflammatory/Immunologic9-11%
Congenital/Developmental6-8%
Autoimmune8-10%
Toxic/Environmental6-8%
Traumatic4-6%
Endocrine9-11%
Metabolic6-8%
Psychosomatic/Psychiatric9-11%
Total100%