The Science of Psychedelics: Training for Medical Professionals is organized by Microdose.

Start Date: Feb 14, 2021
End Date: Feb 14, 2026

Length: ~8 hours

Target Audience:
The Science of Psychedelics is an accredited, definitive guide to the clinical applications of entheogenic medicines, and offers a solid introduction to psychedelic-assisted therapy and “trip sitting” skills to physicians, psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, pharmacists, and other empowered individuals.

Accreditation:
CME Accreditation (Non-Physicians):
8.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™:
This course option is for professionals other than AMA-defined physicians who may be able to utilize AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ as equivalent CE or CEU for re-licensure or recertification. This includes Physician Assistants (PAs), Nurse Practitioners (NPs), and Doctors of Pharmacy (PharmDs).

CE Accreditation:
8 Hours of Homestudy Credit:
This option is primarily for Psychologists (PhDs, PsyDs), Social Workers (LCSWs, LicSWs), Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs, MFTs and related fields), and Registered Nurses in California. Many other US state licensing boards accept programs sponsored by American Psychological Association-approved cosponsors for CE.

Description:
Appearing in both medical journals and pop culture magazines, psychedelic medicines are making a comeback. For the first time since the Hippie Generation, consciousness-altering substances like LSD (“acid”), psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”), MDMA (“ecstasy”), ayahuasca, iboga/ibogaine, and ketamine (“special K”) are being studied as novel breakthrough therapies for a host of mental health conditions – including treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, social anxiety in those on the Autism spectrum, addictions (including substance use disorders), and beyond. In this workshop we will explore the emerging clinical data on these substances and consider their unique properties as powerful adjuvants to psychotherapeutic counseling. The basic (known) pharmacology of common psychedelics will be reviewed, including how they interact with antidepressants and other common medications. General guidelines for safe use – in both recreational and therapeutic settings – will also be discussed, along with the potential risks and pitfalls of using these substances. An exploration of counseling approaches that work particularly well in concert with these medicines will also be offered. As with every presentation given by Dr. Zelfand, this one promises to be packed with evidence-based information, engaging, funny, and entirely off-the-beaten-track. Note: this workshop is meant as a primer for practitioners; it is not a comprehensive training program.

Whether or not you're a fan of psychedelics, this course was designed to help you engage in intelligent, nuanced conversations on the topic of psychedelic healing with your patients, clients, friends, and colleagues. (Individuals who do not work in healthcare are welcome to join us as well!)Here’s what you get with the course:
• Six (6) didactic video modules of 60 to 90 minutes each, including beautiful slides, diagrams of detailed topics, and webcam of the instructor
• Video clips and case report summaries from actual patients
• Bibliography with cited publications and links
• Transcriptions and keyword insights for each module
• Links to suggested videos, articles, and other recommended resources
• One (1) bonus module with guided self-reflection and an experiential component
• Assessment quiz for each module
• Evaluation form for each module (for those pursuing CE/CME)
• Access to our online learning platform for after purchase as long as our website exists
• Official Certificate of Completion, CE certificate, or CME certificate upon completion