Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Graduate Certificate Program

Course Overview

Who is this for?

Professional practitioners seeking training in psychedelic-assisted therapies, including therapists, clinicians, traditional healers, spiritual care providers, physicians, nurses, somatic energy practitioners, and clinician allies.

Prerequisites

An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in health, human services, or related fields.Resume with cover letter and professional references.Two years related experience in a related field will be prioritized, which should be reflected in one’s cover letter and resume and verifiable by references provided.An interview will take place.Applicants whose previous degree was obtained in a country where English is not the primary/official language and from a university where English was not the language of instruction must meet one of VIU’s English Language requirements for Graduate Programs.Notes on AdmissionPreference will be given to candidates with a clinician and/or therapy license and for those with experience in the related field.Applicants admitted without a license to practice will be supervised by a licensed practitioner.Fieldwork and/or practica will require a satisfactory criminal record check prior to placement. The Registration Centre at VIU will contact prospective students regarding the Criminal Record Check. Criminal Record Checks are processed through the Ministry according to the Criminal Records Review Act. A check completed through the RCMP is not sufficient to meet the requirements of the Act.Applicants who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program.Applicants without a bachelor’s degree but who have a minimum 5 years’ of recent and relevant training and therapy/clinical experience at a credible training or treatment institute/centre may request consideration for admission. Applicants will be considered by the program coordinator on an individual basis.