clinical psychedelic therapy training for professionals

Applied Clinical Practice in Psychedelic Therapy

This course is part of the Clinical Pathway

clinical psychedelic therapy training for professionals
Price of this course

5400 +TAX

Course Details

A clinician-designed pathway building confidence in psychedelic-assisted therapy, including ketamine-assisted therapy, with ethical grounding and a supported route to real-world application through CoCare.  This program is best suited for regulated mental healthcare professionals and is part two of our Clinical Pathway.

This program prepares students for a Supervised Learning Lab.

Course Table of Contents

Module 1:
Introduction & Recap of Foundations
Module 2:
Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics (Ketamine, Psilocybin, MDMA)
  • Clinical applications of ketamine, psilocybin and MDMA
  • Dosing protocols
  • Prescribing/deprescribing
Module 3:
Applications of Psychedelic Medicines - HC SAP Program
  • SAP program and client care plan
  • Requirements for Psilocybin and MDMA via SAP
  • Completing an application
Module 4:
MDMA-Assisted Therapy
  • How to conduct an MDMA assisted therapy session
  • MAPs protocol
Module 5:
Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy
  • How to conduct a psilocybin assisted therapy session
Module 6:
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy
  • Psycholytic and Psychedelic Approaches
  • Psycholytic and Psychedelic Dosing Protocols
  • How to conduct a psycholytic therapy session
  • How to conduct a psychedelic therapy session
Module 7:
Integrated, Interdisciplinary Teams and the Client Journey
  • Roles in the client journey
  • Building an integrated, interdisciplinary team
  • How to conduct an interdisciplinary discussion
Module 8:
Intake and Informed Consent
  • Components of Informed Consent
    • Risks, benefits, side effects
    • Program components
  • Consent for Therapeutic Touch
Module 9:
Assessing Readiness for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
  • How to assess capacity to undergo PaT
  • Trauma Informed Care
Module 10:
Preparing a Client for Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
  • How to conduct a client orientation
  • How to conduct an intention setting session
Module 11:
The Ethical Provider
  • Ethical Principles in PaT
  • Ethical Frameworks
  • Diverse Group Considerations
Module 12:
The Compassionate Witness/Managing Challenging Journeys
  • Principles of Holding Space
  • Co-regulating the healing container
  • Supporting challenging journeys
Module 13:
Group and Individual Approaches
  • Individual, group and hybrid approaches
  • Dynamics of holding space in individual, group and hybrid models
Module 14:
Therapeutic Approaches in Integration
  • IFS and PaT
  • ACT and PaT
  • Somatic approaches and PaT
  • Music Therapy VS Music in PaT
  • Trauma Processing and PaT
Module 15:
Palliative Care and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
  • Considerations in end of life and existential distress and client history
  • Intake – risk VS Benefit & Managing adverse events and side effects
  • Navigating consent, vulnerability and ethical complexity
  • Preparation, support and integration in end-of-life contexts

Additional Course Components

Small Group Work: Interdisciplinary Scenario Series
Participants will be assigned to small interdisciplinary groups and will work together to complete three client scenario assignments. These assignments are completed outside of the live sessions and align with key course modules. Groups submit their responses prior to the related live Q&A session, where students can ask questions that arose during the exercise.
Self-Care Sunday Sessions

A dedicated part of the training curriculum, these sessions offering participants a space to pause, reflect, and integrate their learning while supporting their own well-being. Hosted by Matthew Kelleman, these 60-minute online sessions provide practical tools and guided practices to help participants stay grounded and resourced as they move through the training.

Live Q & A Sessions
Live Q&A sessions are 60 minutes, held online:
  • Live Q & A 1: Intake - Ben Malcolm
  • Live Q & A 2: Ethics - Pam Kryskow
  • Live Q & A 3: Complex Case Scenario - Mark Hayden

All Upcoming Cohorts

June 15th 2026
Oct 15th 2026

Why People Choose Applied Clinical Practice in Psychedelic Therapy

★★★★★

“A great adult learning experience. No pressure or fuss. ATMA takes you on a journey...”

John L.

MD

★★★★★

“The Intro to Psychedelics course has provided some foundational learning and resources...”

Cassandra K. A.

RSW

★★★★★

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

Kelly A.

RPsych

★★★★★

“I would definitely suggest this course to anyone interested in psychedelic therapy.”

Shahrzad N.

MD

★★★★★

“Thoroughly enjoyed it! Very informative and eye-opening experience.”

Elyse K.

RSW

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Requirements depend on both your province and your professional college. Because ATMA CENA works with practitioners from many different backgrounds—psychologists, social workers, clinical counsellors, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, and others—the specific rules will vary.

  • Alberta: Psychologists and social workers are required by their colleges to have at least five years of registered practice before offering innovative therapies. All clinicians providing this service in Alberta are required to have training in addition to other requirements.
  • Ontario: There is currently no formal five-year rule, but practitioners must stay within their professional scope and have proper training and supervision.
  • Other Provinces: Standards are evolving and differ by profession and regulatory body.

Important: Completing ATMA CENA’s training programs does not automatically grant permission to practice. Your ability to offer this work will always depend on your professional license, your college’s requirements, and provincial regulations. In every case, the clinic’s medical director is ultimately responsible for ensuring providers are appropriately qualified to deliver these therapies.

If you’re unsure what applies to you, contact us. We’ll support you in exploring the best path forward for your professional background and goals.