ATMA CENA
Online course

Applied Clinical Practice in Psychedelic Therapy

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.

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Next cohort: Fall 2026 CE Credits: 46 Certificate: Upon completion of the course

Psychedelic therapy training

4,200+ tax · one-time

  • 46h
  • 10 Modules
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46
CE credits
10
Modules
46h
Duration
3
Live sessions

What’s included

  • 33 Hours of Asynchronous Lectures
  • 5 Hours Small Group Work + Assignments
  • 4 Hours Live Q&A's
  • 2 Hours Self-Care Sundays
  • Self-Care Module + 2 Hours Practice
  • (Recommended) Supervised Learning Lab is additional
  • (Optional) KAT Immersive Experience is additional

What you’ll cover

  1. 1

    Pharmacology of Psychedelic Medicines

    • Pharmacology of MDMA, Psilocybin & Ketamine
  2. 2

    Intake, Screening and Safety in PaT

    • Medical and Mental Health Assessment
    • Completing an SAP Application
    • Over Prescribing, Deprescribing and Microdosing
  3. 3

    Preparation

    • Assessing Capacity and Readiness for PaT
    • Mock Intention Setting Session
  4. 4

    The Ethical Provider

    • Ethics
    • The Importance of Integrated Interprofessional Teamwork in PaT
  5. 5

    Psychedelic Medicines

    • Psilocybin
    • LSD: Past, Present, and Future
    • MDMA-Assisted Therapy
      • Part 1
      • Part 2
      • Part 3
    • Ketamine Overview
    • Practical Applications, Safety, and Care Delivery
    • Clinical Process, Ethics, and Integration
  6. 6

    Trauma-Focused Care in PAT

    • Trauma-Focused Care
  7. 7

    The Medicine Session

    • Preparing the Setting
    • Trauma Informed Care and Holding Space
    • Mock Psychedelic Ketamine Session
    • The Role of Music in PaT
  8. 8

    PAT Approaches

    • How to Conduct a Psycholytic Therapy Session
    • Mock Psycholytic Ketamine Session
    • Group vs Individual Facilitation
  9. 9

    Integration

    • The Client & Therapist Journey
    • The Role of Integration in Psychedelic Therapy
    • Embodied Inquiry
    • ACT & Phenomenology
    • Internal Family Systems (IFS) and PaT
    • IFS Parts Mapping Exercise
    • Psychedelic Integration Through the Medicine Wheel and Holistic Healing Frameworks
    • Transpersonal Psychology in PaT
  10. 10

    Expanded Applications of Psychedelics and Integrative Modalities

    • Palliative Care in PaT
    • Modern Medicine Meets Ancient Medicine
    • Substance Use Disorder & Motivational Interviewing in PAT
    • Psychedelics & Chronic Pain
    • Psychedelics: ADHD & OCD
    • Measuring Outcomes in PAT: Wellness Studies
    • Tribute to Thomas Hartle
    • Client Testimonials
    • Holotropic Breathwork & Cartography of the Psyche
    • Couples Therapy and Psycholytic Ketamine Therapy

Course highlights

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 Keleman, 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 Haden
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Why people choose ATMA CENA

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The field is moving. Move with it.

Join the clinicians building a responsible, ethical foundation for psychedelic-assisted therapy — and open the door to everything that comes next.

Applied Clinical Practice in Psychedelic Therapy

Full course access

4,200+ tax · one-time

  • 10 modules
  • 46 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Cohort-based learning
  • 46h of content
  • Immersive add-ons available
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Have questions about credits, your requirements, or how ATMA CENA training fits your career path? Our advisors will walk you through it — no pressure, just answers.

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer payment plans or financing?

Yes! We work with WCB and other extended health benefit plans, and offer flexible payment plans and financing options to help make your care accessible. Book a Free Info Call to get clarity on costs, coverage, and next steps. 

For training, we offer payment plans through Kajabi with 2-month and 3-month payment options. Book a call with a Student Advisor to learn more!

How does Lifetime Course Access work?

When you enroll in an ATMA CENA course, you have lifetime access to the learning materials.
You can return to the lessons and reference what you've learned for as long as the information remains part of our offerings. To receive a certificate of completion, students must finish the learning content within 12 months of enrollment. This ensures ATMA CENA certificates reflect current, relevant learning in a fast-evolving field.

If you need an extension to complete one of our advanced courses, cohort transfers are available for a fee.

What makes ATMA CENA's training different from other programs in this space?

ATMA CENA is both a training organization and an operating clinic network — which means the curriculum is built from the inside out, by practitioners who are actively delivering this work across Canada. Graduates of the Clinical Pathway can enter ATMA CENA's CoCare model and practice within that network directly, so training doesn't end at certification. The faculty includes recognized leaders in the field, the programs are accredited for CE and CME credits, and the cohort model is kept deliberately small to prioritize depth over volume. This isn't a theoretical introduction — it's preparation for actual practice.

How is the training delivered, and can I complete it while working full time?

Our Foundations course is completely self-paced, allowing you to complete it on your own time.

Each Advanced course includes live Q&A sessions and small group scenario work at set points, but the core curriculum is designed to fit around a full clinical practice. The Supervised Learning Lab runs as four weekly live sessions of two hours each — the most time-structured component in any pathway — and is capped at eight participants to keep the experience substantive. If you're considering the Psychedelic Therapy Immersive, that program includes an in-person component in Calgary and requires dedicated time away.

Is there a way to experience the therapy before I offer it to clients?

Yes. The Immersive Experience is an optional experiential add-on available to graduates of any advanced pathway. It moves practitioners through the full arc of psychedelic-assisted therapy from the client perspective — intake, preparation, a medically supervised immersive weekend, and integration — in a small group cohort of maximum 10 participants. Clinical screening is required for participation. Spots are limited — speak with a student advisor to learn more.

Does ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy training count toward my continuing education credits?

Yes. ATMA CENA's programs are accredited and eligible for CE or CME credits depending on your designation. The Clinical and Integrative pathways are CE-eligible; the Prescriber Pathway is CME-eligible. Credit counts vary by course — speak with a student advisor for details specific to your credential and province.

Where do I start?

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Foundations is the ideal starting point — a 14-hour, self-paced online course covering the history, science, ethics, and clinical application of psychedelic-assisted therapy. It's designed to be accessible to any mental health or wellness professional and earns 14 CE credits upon completion. From there, you move into the advanced course for your specific pathway.

Who is ATMA CENA Psychedelic Therapy Training for?

ATMA CENA offers three distinct training pathways depending on your role. The Clinical Pathway is designed for licensed therapists, psychologists, counsellors, and social workers preparing to deliver psychedelic-assisted therapy directly. The Prescriber Pathway is built for physicians, psychiatrists, and nurse practitioners who want to prescribe, oversee, or refer with confidence. The Integrative Pathway is for wellness professionals — coaches, addictions counsellors, and allied health practitioners — who want to show up informed and ethical in a collaborative care model. Every pathway begins with the same foundational course, so the entry point is the same regardless of your background.