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Price of this course

800 CAD +TAX

  • CE Credits: 12 upon completion
  • Lessons: 17 video lessons
  • 3 Live Q&As
  • Additional resources: 30+
  • Duration: 12 hours
  • Certificate: Upon completion of the course
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Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Clinical
Foundations

This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for supporting clients through ketamine-assisted therapy using a structured clinical protocol. Emphasis is placed on safety, integration, and team-based care delivery.

 

This course is part of Clinical Pathway and Prescriber Pathway.

Course table of content

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy in Canada
Presented by Reverdi Darda, CEO – ATMA CENA

  • History of Ketamine Use

  • Pharmacology of Ketamine Use

  • Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Model vs Ketamine Infusion Model

  • Interdisciplinary Team Care

  • Ethical Guidelines for the Ketamine Clinician

Core Steps

  • Step 1 – Discovery Call

  • Step 2 – Psychiatric Assessment

  • Step 3 – Case Management

  • Step 4 – Preparation Sessions

  • Step 5 – The Ketamine Session

  • Step 6 – Integration Sessions

Ongoing & Follow-up Care

  • Weekly Check-in Calls

  • Step 8 – Interdisciplinary Dosing Rounds

  • Step 9 – Follow-up (1 Month)

  • Community Care

  • ATMA CENA KAT Model – Next Steps

  • Time Commitment​

Plan to dedicate 1-2 hours per day to engage with online learning materials, including lecture videos, reflective exercises, and experiential assignments. This steady commitment ensures you gain the clinical knowledge, confidence, and integrative skills needed to support transformative care.

  • Prerequisites

  • Must be a licensed healthcare professional or someone working within scope in clinical/therapeutic care (e.g. physician, psychologist, therapist, nurse).

  • Must have foundational understanding of psychedelic-assisted therapy, ideally through:

    • ATMA Advanced PAT Training Program, or

    • An approved equivalent program

  • Materials & Technology Requirements

  • Reliable internet connection for streaming video lessons and live Q&A

  • Access to Zoom or similar platform for live sessions

  • Ability to open PDFs and access online course materials

  • Email access for communication and course updates

(4.7) Based on 125 reviews

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Clinical Foundations

This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills for supporting clients through ketamine-assisted therapy using a structured clinical protocol. Emphasis is placed on safety, integration, and team-based care delivery.

Buy Course
Info Call
Price of this course

800 CAD +TAX

  • CE Credits: 12 upon completion
  • Lessons: 17 video lessons
  • 3 Live Q&As
  • Additional resources: 30+
  • Duration: 10–15 hours total
  • Certificate: Upon completion of the course

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Clinical Foundations

This specialized curriculum provides an opportunity to develop a strong base of essential skills needed to safely support patients in and through a carefully crafted protocol utilizing ketamine and therapeutic support in an interdisciplinary team care model.

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Course table of content

Ketamine-Assisted Therapy in Canada
Presented by Reverdi Darda, CEO – ATMA CENA

  • History of Ketamine Use

  • Pharmacology of Ketamine Use

  • Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Model vs Ketamine Infusion Model

  • Interdisciplinary Team Care

  • Ethical Guidelines for the Ketamine Clinician

Core Steps

  • Step 1 – Discovery Call

  • Step 2 – Psychiatric Assessment

  • Step 3 – Case Management

  • Step 4 – Preparation Sessions

  • Step 5 – The Ketamine Session

  • Step 6 – Integration Sessions

Ongoing & Follow-up Care

  • Weekly Check-in Calls

  • Step 8 – Interdisciplinary Dosing Rounds

  • Step 9 – Follow-up (1 Month)

  • Community Care

  • ATMA CENA KAT Model – Next Steps

  • Time Commitment​

Plan to dedicate 1-2 hours per day to engage with online learning materials, including lecture videos, reflective exercises, and experiential assignments. This steady commitment ensures you gain the clinical knowledge, confidence, and integrative skills needed to support transformative care.

  • Prerequisites

  • Must be a licensed healthcare professional or someone working within scope in clinical/therapeutic care (e.g. physician, psychologist, therapist, nurse).

  • Must have foundational understanding of psychedelic-assisted therapy, ideally through:

    • ATMA Advanced PAT Training Program, or

    • An approved equivalent program

  • Materials & Technology Requirements

  • Reliable internet connection for streaming video lessons and live Q&A

  • Access to Zoom or a similar platform for live sessions

  • Ability to open PDFs and access online course materials

  • Email access for communication and course updates

Meet Your Instructors

Natalie Bergstrom

ATMA CENA VP of Programming

Reverdi Darda

RN, Founder & CEO of

ATMA CENA

Lisa Kemp

RN, Director of Programs ATMA CENA
Jacque Lovely

Jacque Lovely

RN, COO of ATMA
CENA

Taunya Craig

Psychotherapist, Master Practicing Clinical Counsellor

Ben Malcolm

PharmD, MPH, Spirit Pharmacist – Founder
Ravi Bains

Ravi Bains

Psychiatrist

Why People Choose Ketamine-Assisted
Therapy Clinical Foundations

★★★★★

“I enjoyed the range and quality of lectures.”

Deborah B.

RSW

★★★★★

“Amazing! Can’t wait to apply to my practice. i’ve learned so much. I feel more confident in my knowledge.”

Magnolia  G.

RPsych

★★★★★

“This course was well-organized and informative. It gave me a good introductory understanding of a Ketamine Assisted Therapy Model for the use of ketamine for mental health purposes.”

Steph J.

MD

★★★★★

“The professional course outline, delivered by experts in the field, offers a valuable program that I would highly recommend to anyone interested in pursuing a career in psychedelic-assisted therapy.”

Shahrzad N.

RSW

★★★★★

“KAT course by Atma Cena helped me make sense of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and how it should be practiced in a safe and ethical manner.”

Mohammadreza M.

MD

★★★★★

“Thank you for this course! I love the format of the course, such a great adult learning format.”

Kelly A.

RSW

★★★★★

“The course content and live session were great! I would have liked if there was more interactive components - e.g. online forum questions, small group discussions.”

Patricia O.

RPC

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is this course for?

ATMA CENA’s PAT training programs are designed for professionals working in mental health, medicine, or wellness. Depending on your background, you may enroll in the Essentials, Clinical, or Prescriber Pathway to gain skills appropriate to your role. Our programs are especially suited for therapists, physicians, nurses, social workers, and wellness professionals seeking to support or deliver psychedelic-assisted care.

All core course content is available online, including video lectures, readings, and live Q&A sessions. While in-person training is an optional add-on for each pathway, it is highly recommended. Many students report that the in-person intensives are among the most impactful parts of their learning. These sessions provide a unique opportunity to build confidence, integrate course concepts, and connect with fellow practitioners in a supportive environment.

Yes. You can register for a standalone course such as the Introduction to PAT, Advanced PAT Certification, or Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAT) Clinical Foundations. However, some courses have prerequisites:

If you’re looking for a comprehensive, cost-effective path, our Essentials, Clinical, and Prescriber pathways bundle courses in the correct sequence and offer access to optional in-person intensives.

You can receive a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of payment. After that, enrollments are non-refundable. However, you may transfer to a future cohort or to another eligible participant. In exceptional cases, partial refunds may be considered. For refund or transfer requests, contact: training@atmacena.com

We offer financial aid for eligible applicants. If cost is a barrier, you can contact training@atmacena.com. Our goal is to make this training accessible to qualified professionals across diverse backgrounds.

We offer three training pathways to suit different professional roles:

  • Essentials Pathway – For mental health and wellness professionals seeking a foundational understanding of PAT to better support clients or integrate the principles into their own practice.
  • Clinical Pathway – For clinicians preparing to work in licensed PAT settings or under the ATMA CENA CoCare model. Includes clinical best practices, and optional experiential intensives.
  • Prescriber Pathway – For physicians, nurse practitioners, and prescribers aiming to assess client suitability, prescribe ketamine, or collaborate with therapists in clinical PAT settings.

Visit our Course Overview page to compare them side by side. Or contact training@atmacena.com to speak to an advisor to find the right fit for you.

No prior experience with psychedelics is required. The Essentials Pathway is open to anyone interested in learning about psychedelic-assisted therapy, including wellness professionals and those on a personal or professional development journey.

For the Clinical and Prescriber Pathways, a background in mental health or healthcare is expected, as these tracks build on foundational clinical knowledge.

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Natalie Bergstrom’s work with ATMA includes working closely with a team in developing and facilitating course offerings with a view to equip students through both didactic and experiential opportunities to become effective psychedelic-assisted therapy facilitators.  She also oversaw the Palliative Care Program at ATMA that worked with over 20 people to receive Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for end of life distress through Section 56 Exemptions and SAPs starting in 2020.
Natalie’s passion for education and nurturing listeners and learners has been a lifelong pursuit, beginning with a private teaching practice after attaining her degree in classical music.  She enjoyed roles as an on-air radio personality, years as an on-air television journalist producing and directing a weekly magazine-style show focusing on humanitarian stories, as well as contributing to a daily live program for a national television station. In addition to these public roles, she managed multiple television station locations, designed and oversaw studio expansions, and has managed a promotional program for artists and musicians with an international humanitarian organization. Bringing these skills and experiences into the realm of psychedelic-assisted therapy, beginning in underground intentional work, intensive learning, and sitting for hundreds of personal journeys, and making the shift to working with ATMA working with Health Canada to open the doors for Canadians to access these medicines legally through training and trials continues to be a challenging and rewarding experience.

Reverdi Darda

REVERDI DARDA

Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder

Reverdi possesses over three decades of invaluable experience as a Registered Nurse and Executive Leader specializing in community engagement, healthcare operations, policy development, and strategic planning. With a deep understanding of the intricate challenges embedded within healthcare systems, Reverdi is driven to advance access to evidence-based mental health treatment models that will benefit those in need. Reverdi has honed her expertise to navigate the fragmentation within the healthcare systems, and as a visionary in her field, she intimately understands the hurdles and can see solutions to create consistent, client-centric care. She also focuses on advocating for policy change that prioritizes access to new and effective mental health treatments. 

Reverdi’s passion for problem-solving knows no bounds, she is perpetually driven by a thirst for knowledge and growth. She firmly believes in the power of a passionate leader and commits her energy to action as she champions change. With her experience and expertise, Reverdi is catalyzing transformative change within the mental health sector and excited to serve in a leadership role that is focused on increasing practitioner and public access to Psychedelic assisted therapy.

Lisa Kemp

Lisa Kemp

Program Director

Lisa Kemp is a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in healthcare as a clinician, operations manager, and clinical educator. She later branched out into leadership roles that facilitated building mental health capacity in primary care, enhancing indigenous services in remote areas, and serving as a governance representative. This work repeatedly demonstrated the importance of integrated interdisciplinary team models that share expertise and create a network of support for healthcare providers while ensuring seamless quality care for patients. Lisa’s passion for the area of psychedelics led her to join the Cena Life team, to continue working with service providers and clients from diverse backgrounds and build quality programs that support healing for those in need.

Jacque Lovely

Jacque Lovely

Vice President of Western Operations

Jacque is a registered nurse in the province of Alberta and holds over 20 years of experience as a clinician, educator, operations manager, clinical program developer, strategic planner, and large scale health system transformer. 

He has served patients across the life span and supported system change spanning the continuum of care. He has earned two Master’s degrees: Masters of Science in Nursing focused in knowledge utilization and research uptake in the healthcare context, and a Masters of Business Administration, focused in executive management and health system redesign. 

He describes himself as a mission-driven professional aiming to bring the best possible care, supported by the latest evidence, to individuals, families, and care givers who need it.

Taunya, is a seasoned Counsellor with over a decade of experience in private practice. As a Registered Professional Counsellor (RPC), Master Practitioner in Clinical Counselling (MPCC), and Counselling Therapist (CT), her commitment to providing cutting-edge therapeutic interventions led her to become a certified Master A.R.T. Practitioner, an IFS informed therapist, and a polyvagal informed treatment therapist, and accumulating over 350 hours of specialized psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy training.

With a diverse background that spans hundreds of hours in facilitating group work, thousands of direct client hours, and spearheading the design and implementation of Bloom Psychedelic Therapy and Research Institute’s Ketamine program, she is passionate about pushing the boundaries of mental health care. Her journey has been marked by a dedication to fostering a safe and transformative space for individuals seeking alternative therapies.

Dr. Ben Malcolm earned his bachelor’s degree (BS) in pharmacology at the University of California at Santa Barbara, prior to his Masters in Public Health (MPH) and Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) at Touro University California. He then completed post-graduate residencies in Acute Care at Scripps Mercy Hospital and Psychiatric Pharmacy at the University of California at San Diego Health. After residency he passed his exam to become Board Certified in Psychiatric Pharmacy (BCPP). He began his career as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Western University of Health Sciences (WUHS), College of Pharmacy before transitioning to his current role as a Psychopharmacology Consultant, Psychedelic Educator, and Founder of https://www.spiritpharmacist.com Ben envisions a society in which access to psychedelic drugs in a variety of safe and supported settings is available for purposes of psychospiritual well-being, personal development, ceremonial sacraments, and treatment of mental illness. His focus is on the intersection between psychiatric medications and psychedelic therapies. He has given several Continuing Education presentations to pharmacists and other healthcare professionals as well as published over a dozen articles in peer-reviewed literature relating to psychedelics or psychiatric medications.

Ravi Bains

Dr. Ravi Bains

Medical Director & Psychiatrist​

Dr. Bains earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology prior to studying medicine at the University of Manitoba, his home province. He completed a psychiatric residency at Dalhousie University where he went on to complete a fellowship in ISTDP (Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy).

Subsequent to graduating in 2006, he has practiced as an inpatient psychiatrist, as well as a psychotherapist. Dr. Bains has gone on to do both inpatient and outpatient work, as well as practice as a psychotherapist.