Trial-anchored psychedelic practice guidance

Safety and Basic Knowledge

Foundational psychedelic-therapy knowledge and baseline safety practice every team member needs.

Pharmacology and Drug Interactions

Psychedelic pharmacology, dosing profiles, drug interactions, washout and taper considerations.

Setting Management

Preparing and managing the physical and sensory environment across preparation, dosing, and integration.

Compliance and Risk Management

Protocol adherence, regulatory compliance, documentation discipline, and organisational risk management.

Ethics and Boundaries

Professional ethics, therapeutic boundaries, consent for touch, and conduct in expanded states.

Cultural Humility

Culturally responsive practice, Indigenous and traditional-use respect, and equity-oriented care.

Screening and Patient Assessment

Patient screening, eligibility, contraindications, and baseline clinical assessment.

Informed Consent

Informed consent, decisional capacity, autonomy, and withdrawal rights.

Psychological Support and Psychotherapy

Therapeutic alliance, preparation and integration techniques, transference, in-session support, and managing altered states.

Medical Monitoring and Crisis Intervention

Medical monitoring plus response to medical emergencies and psychological crises.

Care Coordination

Coordination across the care team, referrals, discharge and escort safety, and continuity of care.

Data, Documentation, and Outcomes Measurement

Outcome measurement, assessment administration, and research-grade documentation and data capture.