Legal, Ethics & Policy
Courses addressing the legal landscape, ethical frameworks, and policy dimensions of psychedelic practice.
Showing 118 courses in Legal, Ethics & Policy.
By Fluence
The Access and Inclusion in Psychedelic Treatment Webinar Series is an on-demand 10-session educational experience that focuses on exploring the current challenges and future opportunities for promoting social justice within the field of psychedelic medicine.
By Alma Institute
The Alma Institute’s Facilitator Training preps you to be an Oregon-certified psilocybin guide. You’ll learn client vetting, session prep, psilocybin dosing, aftercare, and referral skills.
By Double Blind
This article examines how ketamine clinics may serve as a model for future legal psychedelic therapy, especially for MDMA and psilocybin. It compares clinic models, regulation, and the role of psychotherapy in treatment delivery.
By Atma Journey
This course is made for mental health professionals (in Canada) who want to learn how to work with psychedelics. The course staff includes Mark Haden Anthony Bossis, and many more.
By MIND Foundation
Augmented Psychotherapy Training (APT) is a 15-month professional training in psychedelic therapy offered by MIND Foundation. It focuses on legal, safe, and evidence-based practice.
Next cohort: Nov 7, 2026
By CIIS
CIIS's Bachelor of Science in Psychedelic Studies is a degree-completion program for students transferring to finish their bachelor's degree online in three semesters or less. It examines the science, culture, ethics, and therapeutic uses of psychedelics.
By Berkeley University
A nine-month professional certificate from UC Berkeley’s Center for the Science of Psychedelics, designed for advanced professionals preparing to support psychedelic care. The program included interdisciplinary instruction, in-person modules, online small-group meetings, and an optional practicum for some licensure pat
By MIND Foundation
Beyond Experience is a 4-day intensive workshop that offers a comprehensive skill set for working with the whole spectrum of psychedelic experiences.
By PRATI
PRATI's Business of Psychedelic Medicine training focuses on the business side of building a psychedelic medicine clinic. It covers practical topics such as accounting, ethics, law, training, marketing, hiring, and equity-centered business models.
By Mind Medicine Australia
The course is based on the CIIS program, adapted for the Australian context, and with input from MAPS, USONA, and others. It teaches therapists the research, therapy setting, risks, and therapeutic models for working with psychedelics.
By CIIS
A 12-month certificate in psychedelic-assisted therapies and research offered by CIIS. The program includes hybrid or online study and covers clinical competencies, research, cultural context, and ethical practice.
Next cohort: Jun 1, 2026
By CIIS
The Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research Certificate Program at the California Institute for Integral Studies (CIIS) Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research (CPTR) is designed to meet the growing need for the training of skilled therapists and researchers in the field of psychedelic-ass
Next cohort: Jun 1, 2026
By Berkeley University
The BCSP Certificate Program in Psychedelic Facilitation is a 9-month, 200-hour interdisciplinary training for advanced religious, spiritual-care, and healthcare professionals.
By Clerkenwell Health
The Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Research is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the therapeutic potential of psychedelics and make them eligible to participate in clinical trials as therapists
By Phoenix Academy
Online course in clinical psychedelic therapy covering preparation, dosing, safety, integration, and work with co-therapists and clients. Includes videos, interactive content, quizzes, and course documents.
By Third Wave
The Third Wave’s Coaching Certification Program is a six-month-long program that teaches one to become a psychedelic coach.
Next cohort: Aug 3, 2026
By Numinus
Colorado Facilitator Training is a Colorado-approved natural medicine facilitator program from Numinus. It is designed to prepare professionals to support legal psilocybin facilitation with a focus on ethical and compassionate practice.
By Synthesis
Colorado-oriented psychedelic facilitator training that aligns with the Natural Medicine Health Act pathway. It combines didactic training with supervised practice and consultation requirements for licensure.
Next cohort: May 18, 2026
By MAPS
MAPS offers a set of free and paid online courses on psychedelic fundamentals and crisis assessment and intervention. The catalog includes training for law enforcement, EMS, and mental health providers.
By Chacruna
Critical Perspectives on Knowledge Production in Psychedelic Science is a course that aims to examine a wide range of critical issues and perspectives in psychedelic science, equipping students with a broader and more integrated understanding of how research is conducted across a variety of settings
By The Ketamine Training Center
A curriculum focused on psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine facilitation for spiritual and psychotherapeutic care. It was grounded in inclusion, reciprocity, and respect, and combined scientific, ancestral, and communal perspectives.
By Double Blind
In this course, DB 101 How to Trip Sit, participants will learn about the role and responsibilities of a trip sitter, how to prepare for and navigate a psychedelic experience, and best practices for setting up a safe and supportive environment for the person tripping.
By Double Blind
DB101: How to Use Psychedelics is a comprehensive course that covers everything you need to know to get the most out of your journey with these powerful medicines, including how to choose the right psychedelic for you, where to access safe, legal psychedelics, and how to integrate the lessons of you
By Ballen Medical and Wellness
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in Denver, CO at Ballen Medical and Wellness is presented as a therapy education page focused on DBT’s role in emotional regulation, relationships, and mental health concerns such as BPD, PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
By Psychedelic Sitters School
Advanced DMT guide training for working with legally obtainable, naturally derived DMT in legal personal-use support settings in Colorado. The program combines webinars, weekly classes, and a 5-day intensive retreat with guided and journeyer experiences for qualified participants.
By Psychedelic Sitters School
Professional development and job education for psychedelic guides building private practice, local community, or collaborative clinical work. The program includes monthly cohort meetings, mentorship, and live trainings and community events.
By Free University Amsterdam
The course “Drugs that Alter your Mind” at the Free University Amsterdam is an honours level course that explores the emerging field of psychedelic science.
By Fluence
A directory of certificate courses in psychedelic studies, focused on facilitation, integration coaching, harm reduction, and related ethical practice. The listings cover foundational principles, therapeutic contexts, and skills for supporting psychedelic experiences.
By Portland Psychotherapy
Ethical & Legal Considerations in Providing Psychedelic Integration Therapy addresses the burgeoning demand for therapeutic support.
By Psychedelic Support
Discover an ethical framework of self-management and trigger management to use while working with clients during psychedelic therapy. This course is part 1 of a 3-part series on ethics.
By Psychedelic Support
Ethical Right Relationship in Psychedelic Therapy (Ethics 102) offers practical tools for maintaining awareness and Right Relationship within the therapeutic container. It is the second course in a three-part ethics series.
By Psychedelic Support
Learn an ethical framework for self-management and trigger management in psychedelic therapy. This is part 1 of a 3-part ethics series from Psychedelic Support.
By Psychedelic Support
A six-course online bundle on ethical practices in psychedelic therapy. It is presented as InnerEthics® Level 1 Certification for professionals.
By Polaris
Ethics and Client Expectations Module: Ethics in Ketamine- and Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness-Assisted Therapies is a one-day course that takes a comprehensive look at the ethical considerations essential for clinicians involved in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and therapies involving
By Sapience
This one-day training retreat is designed for licensed mental health professionals looking to expand their knowledge and experience with KAP (Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy). The program is approved by CIIS and fulfils the CPTR Applied Learning Objective.
By Acadia Professional Learning
Training focused on the rules, regulations, and best practices of psilocybin facilitation. The program is listed as 150 hours.
By Integrative Mental Health University
This page discusses the FDA's rejection of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy and summarizes the rationale given for further research. It also reviews MDMA's history, reported therapeutic uses, and MAPS' response to the decision.
By Fireside Project
Fireside Project’s certification program is a structured 30-step training pathway for psychedelic coaches. It emphasizes apprenticeship, supervision, ethics, and ongoing education, with more than 300 hours of training.
By PRATI
PRATI’s Foundations in Psychedelic Medicine Training is a four-day program focused on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, with a specific emphasis on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. It combines didactic learning, experiential components, and clinical skill development for licensed professionals.
By Beckley Academy
The 13-week Foundations of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy course offers comprehensive insights into the history and modern applications of psychedelics.
By Michener
Foundations of Psychedelic Psychotherapy equips health pros with key knowledge & skills in emerging psychedelic therapies.
By Therapsil
Fundamentals of Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy is a 144.5-hour training covering psilocybin-assisted therapy from ethics and preparation through integration and experiential learning. The course is designed to build practical knowledge for working in this area.
By Maple Counseling
The course Fundamentals of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy provides an introductory overview of psychedelic therapy, elucidating its historical background, ethical implications, and the latest research in the field.
By Integrative Mental Health University
This course page summarizes group ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) as a potentially more accessible format for psychedelic therapy. It covers how group sessions are structured, why the group setting may support healing, and basic safety considerations.
By ICEERS
The Increasing the Safety of Ayahuasca Sessions course is an in-depth, six-month program designed to enhance the safety and effectiveness of ayahuasca ceremonies in non-traditional contexts.
By Polaris
This fourth intermediate workshop is designed for healthcare professionals who have completed the Introduction to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) course and are interested in learning more about the use of ketamine in the treatment of mental health conditions.
By Stanford University
The introductory course provides an overview of the revitalized area of psychedelic research and treatment. Presented by Stanford University, this program connects students with leading experts and practitioners exploring the possible uses of psychedelics in addressing mental health issues and broad
By Psychedelics Today
Explore ketamine’s role in trauma therapy with Psychedelics Today & Polaris Insight Center. Unlock cutting-edge insights in this specialized course.
By Fluence
This page lists courses on ketamine use in therapy and ketamine-assisted treatment for mental health conditions. The listings include training on safety, screening, administration, integration, and related clinical topics, with some courses noting continuing education eligibility and in-person or experiential component
By Sapience
The Ketamine Enhanced Internal Family Systems (K-IFS) Retreat is a training program for licensed medical or mental health professionals looking to integrate ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) with Internal Family Systems (IFS) to support clients through altered consciousness therapy.
By Synaptic
Explore the Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Program. Gain skills in ketamine administration, harm reduction, and altered states ethics. Ideal for licensed healthcare professionals.
By PRATI
PRATI’s Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Training Program is a comprehensive four-day course designed for mental health and medical professionals who are interested in exploring the transformative potential of psychedelic therapy.
Next cohort: Jul 13, 2026
Self-paced access
By Psygaia
A 14-day microdosing course focused on mindful, evidence-informed practice and harm reduction. It is designed to help learners approach microdosing with structure, reflection, and clear safety boundaries.
By Fluence
This webinar reviews the current and emerging U.S. policy landscape for psychedelic therapy. It explains how legislation becomes regulation and how clinicians can stay informed about an evolving area without needing to become policy experts.
By Phoenix Academy
Level 1 Registration is the enrollment process for Phoenix Academy's Psychedelic Therapy Level 1 Course and related in-person retreat. It includes an online preparation course followed by a residential retreat with training, meals, and accommodations.
By Psychedelic Medicine Association
Managing Medical Risk In Patients Seeking Psilocybin Therapy is an online, self-paced course offering healthcare providers comprehensive insights into psilocybin therapy. Gain vital knowledge about psilocybin, its legality, research indications, and learn to manage medical risks in this rapidly evol
By MAPS
MAPS Psychedelic Crisis Assessment and Intervention Training – Mental Health Providers is a course on recognizing and responding to emotional and behavioral crisis incidents involving psilocybin and other psychedelics. It also covers psychedelics fundamentals and legal/liability considerations for mental health provide
By Third Wave
The microdosing course and workbook help you to clarify your intention, plan your future, and guide you through a successful microdosing protocol. It will also help you keep track of how microdosing impacts your quality of life.
By University of Ottowa
The University of Ottawa offers a unique microprogram in Psychedelics & Spirituality Studies, designed to explore the rich and multifaceted world of plant medicines and their influence on human consciousness.
By MIND Foundation
The Molecules Program is a graduate-level certificate program that provides a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to studying psychoactive substances.
By Tam Integration
Mt. Tam Integration Jam is a psychedelic integration-focused event that shares tools from modern science and ancient wisdom traditions. The source describes it as a service for healthy individuals seeking additional resources for growth, healing, and exploration.
By Fluence
Navigating the Regulatory Process for Psychedelic Medicine is an introductory course designed for clinicians interested in learning about the history, current state, and future prospects of psychedelic medicines and therapies.
By Numinus
Oregon Facilitator Training is a Numinus program aligned with Oregon’s legal psilocybin facilitation framework under Measure 109. It is designed to prepare qualified professionals for work in this emerging field and is listed as a 63-hour pathway.
By Innertrek
The Oregon Psilocybin Facilitator Training program offered by InnerTrek is a comprehensive and rigorous training program that prepares students for licensure as Psilocybin Service Facilitators in the state of Oregon.
By Fluence
Directory listing of Oregon psilocybin facilitator training programs approved by the Oregon Health Authority. The page notes that approved programs meet a minimum of 160 hours of coursework, including 40 hours of in-person practicum and 120 hours of online coursework.
By Psychedelic Support
Peer Consultation Groups: Supporting Ethical Alertness in Community (Ethics 103) explains the structure of InnerEthics® Peer Consultation Groups and how participants serve one another through consultation roles. It focuses on building a workable group container for ethical reflection and support.
By Exeter University
The PGCert Psychedelics: Mind, Medicine, and Culture program at Exeter University is tailored to cater to therapists, counsellors, psychiatrists, and individuals with a growing interest in psychedelic research.
By Monash University
Gain a multidisciplinary introduction to psychedelics in the 12-week PSD2001 – Introduction to Psychedelic Science course by Monash University.
Dates not announced
By Clinical Cognitive Facilitator Training
The Psilocybin Facilitator Training from the ‘Clinical Cognitive Facilitator Training’ is one of the accepted programs for the Oregon Facilitation Program, but currently their site doesn’t connect nor any other information about their course can be found.
By Elemental Psychedelics
A DORA-approved psilocybin mushroom facilitator training program based in Colorado for clinical and wellness practitioners. The program combines online curriculum, live calls, study groups, and in-person experiential training focused on education, ethics, and supervised practicum.
By Psychedelic Sitters School
Training in psilocybin mushroom support services for people who want to guide or assist personal-use sessions in Colorado. The course covers safety, contraindications, dosing protocols, guiding techniques, and legal compliance under the Natural Medicine Health Act.
By Psychedelic Sitters School
PSS2 Psychedelic Guide Training is a Level 2 professional training in guiding experiences with psychedelic cannabis. It includes online lectures, 22 hours of experientials, and practice in small groups, Conscious Cannabis Circles, and one-on-one sessions.
By Breakthrough Therapies
Online intensive training in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP) for health care providers and clinicians. The course covers assessment, preparation, set and setting, integration, ethics, and case-based application.
By Institute of Psychedelic Therapy
Psychedelic Assisted Training Course is a two-year therapist training program designed to cultivate skilful, safe, and compassionate practitioners capable of working with the deep psyche.
By Fluence
This directory page lists university-based psychedelic courses covering psychedelic history, current research, therapy, pharmacology, ethics, and facilitation. The listings range from short courses and certificates to graduate-level programs for different audiences and prerequisite levels.
By Being Evolution Club
A foundational psychedelic facilitation course for professionals, therapists, doctors, and psychologists. It covers essential competencies for ethical, legal, and safety-focused practice, with a mix of theoretical study and in-person training.
By MAPS
The Psychedelic Fundamentals Course serves as an essential introduction to the world of psychedelics, providing newcomers with a solid foundation in the history, science, clinical research, therapeutic uses, and harm reduction aspects of these substances.
By Numinus
The Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration: Introduction for Practitioners course is a 2-day workshop to equip healthcare providers with the necessary tools to guide clients through the complexities of psychedelic experiences.
By Altered States Integration
Psychedelic Healing 101: A Beginner’s Guide is a 4 part mini-video series covering the history, legal aspects, energies, and process of therapeutic Altered States. Each class is about 30 minutes and introduces the fascinating world of medicinal tripping.
By Reciproco
Psychedelic Integration for Professionals is designed for practitioners, therapists, coaches, guides, and experienced explorers looking to deepen their understanding and application of psychedelic integration tools & practices.
Dates not announced
By Fluence
Psychedelic Integration: Premise & Promise is a foundational course offered by Fluence, designed for clinicians and healthcare providers interested in learning about Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration in clinical practice.
By Integrative Mental Health University
The course Psychedelic Medicine: Is it Good? offers a nuanced exploration of the psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) field. Designed as a 2.5-hour online course, it provides participants with up-to-date information through video interviews with industry leaders, articles, and other resources.
By Central Michigan University
Dive into the Psychedelic Neuroscience Course at the University of Michigan. Open to graduate students in related fields, the course covers molecular pharmacology to policy.
By MAPS
The Psychedelic Peer Support Course, offered by MAPS, aims to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively support others during challenging psychedelic experiences.
By Clerkenwell Health
The Psychedelic Practitioner Foundations Programme by Clerkenwell Health offers a comprehensive intro to psychedelics and psychedelic-assisted therapy for healthcare professionals.
By Synthesis
The Synthesis Institute’s Psychedelic Practitioner Core Training is a 13-month educational program designed for professionals interested in contributing to the burgeoning field of psychedelic therapy.
By Experiential Training Institute
Psychedelic Practitioner Training: Core is a foundational program on the fundamentals of psychedelic facilitation and care. It combines experiential retreats, theoretical education, and clinical supervision in the Netherlands.
By Florida International University
Psychedelic Renaissance offers a comprehensive exploration of psychedelics, both natural and synthetic psychoactive compounds known for inducing profound mind-manifesting experiences. Students will delve into the chemical structures, pharmacology, and neurobiology of psychedelics as understood today
By Berkeley University
This YouTube lecture series by the student-led course on Psychedelic Science offers a great opportunity to learn from some of the big names in the field.
By Missouri Western State University
The course Psychedelic Science at Missouri Western delves into the latest research that supports using psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) as a promising new medicine for mental disorders such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addiction.
By Southwestern College
A 96-hour certificate program exploring the history, science, ethics, and clinical applications of psychedelic-assisted therapies.
By Ohio State University
Ohio State University’s Psychedelic Studies: Neurochemistry, Plants, Fungi, and Society course provides the opportunity to explore the growing field of psychedelic studies.
By Psyched Soul
Psychedelic Therapy & Healing: From Theory to Practice is a comprehensive course designed for individuals interested in understanding the use of psychedelics for therapeutic and healing purposes. The course provides detailed information on the clinical pharmacology of psychedelics such as MDMA,
By Psychedelic Somatic Institute
Psychedelic Therapy Training is a program that teaches mental health professionals how to safely and effectively use psychedelic substances in conjunction with psychotherapy.
By SCPTR
Salt City Psychedelic Therapy and Research (SCPTR) presents the Psychedelic Therapy Training Program, an all-encompassing 8-week course tailored for those who are keen to embark on a career as therapists and healers in the rapidly emerging domain of psychedelic therapy.
By Mindspace
The Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy course examines the role of psychedelics in mental health treatment. With a focus on clinicians and healthcare providers, this online workshop illuminates the current research landscape, clinical applications, and methods for working with patients interested in
Self-paced access
By Psychedelic Coalition for Health
The Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy & Integration Training is an immersive professional training program designed to equip healthcare professionals with the skills necessary to work with people in altered states of consciousness.
By Pesi
“Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Breakthrough Treatments for Complex Mental Health Disorders offers clinicians an in-depth training on incorporating psychedelic treatments into their psychotherapeutic practices.
By Psychedelics Today
Learn how U.S. religious liberty intersects with drug law in this self-paced course on psychedelic use and legal protections. The course is built around four lectures and covers religious protection pathways and existing federally protected psychedelic-using religions.
By Integrative Mental Health University
This page provides an overview of psychedelic facilitator training and research, with emphasis on academic institutions, the legal status of psychedelics, and BCSP’s disclaimer about use and advice. It also points to related Integrative Mental Health University courses on psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy and psychede
By Psychedelics Today
Dive into the history and future of psychedelics with this self-paced course from Psychedelics Today, approved for 6 CE credits.
By University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation Master’s program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a program that trains students to become leaders in the rapidly expanding field of psychoactive pharmaceutical research.
By Fluence
The Psychotherapeutic Touch Workshop is a four-hour introductory course for Integrative Psychedelic Professionals. The course explores the impact of touch culture and history on clients and offers comprehensive training on the ethics and skills of psychotherapeutic touch.
By Chacruna
The Roots of Psychedelic Therapy course offered by the Chacruna Institute is an introduction to the foundations of the use of sacred plants. Through lectures, students will explore topics such as shamanism in Amazonia, peyote use among the Wixárika, psilocybin use among the Mazatec, and iboga in Afr
By SoundMind
SoundMind Psychedelic Facilitator Training is an 8-month certificate program for Oregon psilocybin facilitator training. It covers psychedelic-assisted therapy topics, including ketamine, psilocybin, and MDMA in therapeutic settings.
Next cohort: Sep 1, 2026
By AAA Learning Institute
Standard Facilitator Program with Service Center Practicum is a 162-hour Oregon psilocybin facilitator training with live online and self-paced online components. It includes instruction in historical use, pharmacology, core facilitation, group facilitation, cultural equity, and safety, ethics, and responsibilities.
By PRATI
PRATI’s Business Training Program is a two-part course for mental health professionals and medical providers interested in building and running a psychedelic medicine clinic.
By Mind Medicine Australia
The Fundamentals of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy for Mental Health is a 4-part online training program designed to educate medical and mental health professionals, individuals with lived experience, and consumers on the science and clinical use of psychedelics.
By The Guiding Presence
An online master class on psychedelic care that presents the practitioner’s perspective on holding space for sessions. It covers client screening and preparation, session conduct, safety, and meaning-making through recorded presentations and written materials.
By Ketamine Academy
An online training course for practitioners interested in providing ketamine therapy. It covers the process of becoming a ketamine provider, with a strong focus on clinic setup, business operations, and marketing.
By Shift
Embark on a 7-week journey with The Magic Mushroom Course. Led by expert Christopher Hobbs, this course offers a comprehensive guide to the therapeutic and transformative potential of psilocybin mushrooms
By IAI Academy
Psychiatrist David Nutt examines the neurobiological effects, historical significance, and medical potential of psychedelic substances. The course reviews current research on how psychedelics affect the brain and why they remain controversial in medicine and public policy.
By Idler
An online course with Dr Robin Carhart-Harris covering the science behind LSD, magic mushrooms, and other psychedelics. It explores how psychedelics work in the brain, the history of psychedelic research, and current therapeutic and legal debates.
By Therapsil
TheraPsil announced an MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy Training Program for healthcare professionals. The pilot phase was expected to begin in early 2024 and to build on completion of TheraPsil’s Fundamentals of Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy training.
By Therapsil
TheraPsil’s Training Program is designed to educate healthcare professionals about psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy, expanding the network of skilled practitioners who can provide this service to Canadians in medical need. The primary functions of the course encompass patient-rights advocacy,
By British Transpersonal Association
Transpersonal & Psychedelic Practitioner Certificate is a program that trains participants to become competent and ethical psychedelic facilitators.
By Fluence
This 4-day in-person workshop is designed for therapists who want to learn about trauma-informed psychedelic-assisted therapy. It covers essential topics such as the impact of drug policy and systemic inequality on the provision and practice of psychedelic-assisted therapy, the role of intergenerati
By Fluence
The Understanding Ketamine online workshop is a two-day training program designed for therapists, psychologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals who want to learn about the basics of ketamine and its application in treating depression and mood disorders.