Courses
Course offerings vary from year to year. Check Generate a Timetable for available course offerings.
PAT 501 (3) Introduction to Psychedelic Medicine
This introductory theory course lays the groundwork and essential principles for the interpersonal and therapeutic relationships that are crucial for practitioners involved in psychedelic medicine. Students explore and situate themselves within the historical and cross-cultural dimensions of these substances, drawing insights from traditional healers and emerging experts in the field. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Admission to the program.
PAT 502 (3) Psychedelic Medicine: Trauma-Informed and Inclusive Care
This theory course bridges Western and Indigenous Knowledge systems, fostering the integration of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles, Indigenous cultural safety, cultural humility, trauma-informed practice, energetic and spiritual care in psychedelic medicine. Students delve further into intersectionality, decolonization, system-thinking, expanded states of consciousness, and multigenerational and collective trauma. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: Must have completed or be actively enrolled in PAT 501.
Co-requisites: PAT 501.
PAT 503 (3) Psychedelic-assisted Therapy: Professional Practice
In this theory course, students deepen their foundational knowledge and collaborate within multidisciplinary care delivery teams to enhance competencies in psychedelic-assisted therapy. The focus is to encompass comprehensive assessments, address common challenges when supporting individuals in non-ordinary states of consciousness, and integrate insights to ensure seamless continuity of care. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: PAT 501 and PAT 502.
PAT 504 (6) Psychedelic-assisted Therapy in Practice (Practicum)
This practicum readies practitioners for the frontline of care by bridging theory and practice, highlighting research integration, contextual awareness, and ethical principles. Under the supervision of licensed practitioners at the practicum site, students gain hands-on experience while demonstrating core competencies in psychedelic-assisted therapy. (0:0:0 -90)
Prerequisite: PAT 501 and PAT 502.
Co-requisites: PAT 503.