ATMA CENA’s PAT training programs are designed for professionals working in mental health, medicine, or wellness. Depending on your background, you may enroll in the Essentials, Clinical, or Prescriber Pathway to gain skills appropriate to your role. Our programs are especially suited for therapists, physicians, nurses, social workers, and wellness professionals seeking to support or deliver psychedelic-assisted care.

Yes. You can register for a standalone course such as the Introduction, Advanced Certification, or Clinical Foundations. However, some courses have prerequisites:

• Advanced Certification requires completion of the Introduction or an approved equivalent. You may submit an exemption request if you’ve completed comparable training elsewhere.
• Clinical Foundations requires both the Introduction and Advanced Certification, or equivalent training held to the same high standards. Equivalency requests are welcome.

If you’re looking for a comprehensive, cost-effective path, our Essentials, Clinical, and Prescriber pathways bundle courses in the correct sequence and offer access to optional in-person intensives.

You can receive a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of payment. After that, enrollments are non-refundable. However, you may transfer to a future cohort or to another eligible participant. In exceptional cases, partial refunds may be considered. For refund or transfer requests, contact: training@atmacena.com

We offer financial aid for eligible applicants. If cost is a barrier, you can contact training@atmacena.com. Our goal is to make this training accessible to qualified professionals across diverse backgrounds.

No prior experience with psychedelics is required. The Essentials Pathway is open to anyone interested in learning about psychedelic-assisted therapy, including wellness professionals and those on a personal or professional development journey.

For the Clinical and Prescriber Pathways, a background in mental health or healthcare is expected, as these tracks build on foundational clinical knowledge.

Requirements depend on both your province and your professional college. Because ATMA CENA works with practitioners from many different backgrounds—psychologists, social workers, clinical counsellors, nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, and others—the specific rules will vary.

• Alberta: Psychologists and social workers are required by their colleges to have at least five years of registered practice before offering innovative therapies. All clinicians providing this service in Alberta are required to have training in addition to other requirements.
• Ontario: There is currently no formal five-year rule, but practitioners must stay within their professional scope and have proper training and supervision.
• Other Provinces: Standards are evolving and differ by profession and regulatory body.

Important: Completing ATMA CENA’s training programs does not automatically grant permission to practice. Your ability to offer this work will always depend on your professional license, your college’s requirements, and provincial regulations. In every case, the clinic’s medical director is ultimately responsible for ensuring providers are appropriately qualified to deliver these therapies.

If you’re unsure what applies to you, contact us. We’ll support you in exploring the best path forward for your professional background and goals.