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University-Level Graduate or Post-Graduate Programs with Supervised Practicum

This training is for:
Licensed or graduate-level clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals seeking advanced certification or specialization in psychedelic-assisted therapy.

This allows you to:
Integrate psychedelic-assisted therapy into clinical practice under a regulated framework, contribute to research, and meet competency standards for ethical and safe delivery of psychedelic therapies. Graduates typically complete both academic courses and supervised practicums.

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High. Direct supervision is provided by faculty and licensed clinical supervisors, and projects or practicum placements are governed by academic and ethical review boards.

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‍1. Vancouver Island University Post Graduate Certificate in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

University-Level Academic Programs Without Supervised Practicum

This training is for:
Graduate students, healthcare professionals, and researchers seeking in-depth academic understanding of psychedelic science and psychotherapy principles, without clinical training components.

This allows you to:
Gain a strong foundation in the neuroscience, ethics, history, and therapeutic frameworks of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Graduates are prepared for research roles or to pursue further practicum-based certification later on.

The level of oversight is:
High. Coursework is academically accredited, assessed by faculty, and subject to institutional quality standards, though there is no direct clinical supervision or practicum component.

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University of Ottawa Microprogram Psychedelics and Spirituality
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Accredited Professional Certificates with Supervised Practicum

This training is for:
Practicing clinicians, mental health professionals, and medical providers seeking structured clinical training in psychedelic-assisted therapy.

This allows you to:
Develop applied clinical skills in preparation, administration, and integration of psychedelic-assisted sessions with real clients under supervision. This training may count toward professional continuing education or advanced certification.

The level of oversight is:
Moderate to high. Participants receive guided mentorship and supervised practicum experience within approved settings, ensuring safe and ethical application of skills.

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Accredited Professional Certificates without Supervised Practicum

This training is for:
Practicing clinicians, mental health professionals, and medical providers seeking structured clinical training in psychedelic-assisted therapy.

This allows you to:
Develop applied clinical skills in preparation, administration, and integration of psychedelic-assisted sessions with real clients under supervision. This training may count toward professional continuing education or advanced certification.

The level of oversight is:
Moderate to high. Participants receive guided mentorship and supervised practicum experience within approved settings, ensuring safe and ethical application of skills.

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Practitioner Training Programs With Supervision

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Clinicians, coaches, and allied health professionals interested in building foundational knowledge in psychedelic-assisted therapy theory and practice.

This allows you to:
Gain a solid theoretical understanding of psychedelic therapy models, ethics, and integration work to inform existing professional practice or prepare for supervised training in the future.

The level of oversight is:
Moderate to High. Learners receive instruction from experienced facilitators and engage in peer discussions or case study analysis, direct clinical supervision & feedback is included.

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Practitioner Training Programs (Without Practicum)

This training is for:
Clinicians, coaches, and allied health professionals interested in building foundational knowledge in psychedelic-assisted therapy theory and practice.

This allows you to:
Gain a solid theoretical understanding of psychedelic therapy models, ethics, and integration work to inform existing professional practice or prepare for supervised training in the future.

The level of oversight is:
Moderate. Learners receive instruction from experienced facilitators and engage in peer discussions or case study analysis, but direct clinical supervision is not included.

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Short Courses and Workshops

This training is for:
Individuals, students, and professionals curious about psychedelic-assisted therapy who want an introductory overview without pursuing clinical competency.

This allows you to:
Understand the history, current research, ethical considerations, and potential applications of psychedelic medicine in a concise format. These courses are educational only and do not confer clinical qualifications.

The level of oversight is:
Low. There is no supervision or direct clinical training; learning occurs through lectures, readings, and group discussions.

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