Psychedelic Training UK
A one-year postgraduate online certificate in psychedelic practice covering the science, clinical applications, screening, support, and integration of psychedelic medicines. It combines live teaching, shared learning groups, self-directed study, and two in-person weekends.
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Psychedelic Training UK is a one-year postgraduate programme delivered online from September to July. It includes live online weekend teaching, weekday evening sessions, self-directed learning, and two in-person weekends. The course covers the history, culture, and context of psychedelics; indications and screening; supporting the experience; boundaries, consent, and touch; challenging experiences; integration; and wider context. It also includes experiential and practical components. It is designed for people already working in professional practice, including registered health and social care professionals and complementary practitioners with at least two years of experience. The source also notes that applicants from related professions may be considered at the discretion of the course team.
Who is this for?
Registered health and social care professionals, complementary practitioners with at least two years' experience, and other applicants working in professional practice who have an interest in psychedelic medicine.
Prerequisites
Registered Health and Social Care professionals, or complementary practitioners with at least two years' experience. CAM practitioners should have a university degree, at least a Level 4 qualification, and 2 years’ working experience in their discipline. Other applicants may be considered at the discretion of the PsyEdu team.
About the Provider
Drug Science is a UK-based independent scientific body that supports evidence-led drug policy and public education, and has played a visible role in psychedelic research translation, communication, and policy discourse.
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- Price$4,750
- FormatHybrid
- Lifecycle statusNo New Dates
- SkillsIntegrationPsychotherapyKetamine-Assisted TherapyPsilocybin TherapyMDMA-Assisted TherapyPsychedelic medicine fundamentalsClinical screeningSupporting psychedelic experiencesConsent and boundariesManaging challenging experiencesIntegration supportContextual understanding of psychedelic practice
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