The Polaris and Rainfall Certificate of Training in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is a comprehensive 1-2 year program that prepares clinicians to provide their clients with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). The program is offered in collaboration with the Rainfall Medicine Clinic, a leading p
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The Polaris and Rainfall Certificate of Training in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is a comprehensive 1-2 year program that prepares clinicians to provide their clients with ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). The program is offered in collaboration with the Rainfall Medicine Clinic, a leading provider of KAP services.
The program is designed to provide clinicians with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to safely and effectively administer KAP. The curriculum includes didactic training on the pharmacology of ketamine, the neuroscience of KAP, and the clinical applications of KAP. The program also includes experiential training, which allows clinicians to experience the effects of ketamine firsthand.
The program is open to licensed clinicians interested in learning more about KAP. The program is offered in a hybrid format, including online and in-person components. The online elements of the program allow clinicians to learn at their own pace, while the in-person components of the program provide clinicians with the opportunity to interact with other clinicians and learn from experts in the field of KAP.
The Polaris and Rainfall Certificate of Training in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy is a valuable resource for clinicians interested in providing KAP to their clients. The program provides clinicians with the knowledge, skills, and experience to safely and effectively administer KAP.
Licensed clinicians, including LMFT, LCSW, PsyD, PhD, RN, NP, MD, ND, DO, PCC, and chaplains.
Licensed clinician status (required prior to receiving certificate); completion of foundational KAP training, additional modules, group and individual consultations, an experiential retreat or alternative, and a minimum of 18 KAP sessions with at least 3 different clients.
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