Didactic Coursework — Building the Knowledge Foundation
Core training covers pharmacology, safety, and screening basics.
- 100+: Course hours required (placeholder curriculum estimate)
- 6: Core modules (pharmacology, ethics, screening)
- 80%: Pass threshold (placeholder exam cutoff)
- Hybrid: Format (placeholder online + in-person)
What the coursework covers
Placeholder text: didactic training covers pharmacology, contraindications, and screening.
Supervised Practicum — Learning Through Guided Practice
Trainees co-facilitate real sessions under direct supervision.
- 20: Practicum sessions required (placeholder minimum)
- 1:2: Supervisor ratio (placeholder trainee ratio)
- 40: Case review hours (placeholder debrief time)
- 3+: Modalities observed (placeholder substance classes)
How practicum hours accrue
Placeholder text: supervised sessions build hands-on facilitation competence.
Personal Experiential Training — Knowing the Territory Firsthand
Facilitators undergo their own guided experiential sessions.
- 3+: Experiential sessions (placeholder minimum count)
- 6: Integration sessions (placeholder follow-up count)
- 2–3: Substances covered (placeholder classes studied)
- Required: Reflection reports (placeholder documentation)
Why personal experience matters
Placeholder text: firsthand experience builds empathy and embodied understanding.
Certification Examination — Validating Readiness
A written and practical exam confirms facilitation readiness.
- ~75%: Exam pass rate (placeholder cohort statistic)
- 2: Exam components (written + practical placeholder)
- 90 days: Retake window (placeholder policy)
- Board: Certifying body (placeholder accrediting entity)
What the exam assesses
Placeholder text: exam validates safety judgment and facilitation skill.
Ongoing Supervision — Sustaining Competency After Certification
Certified facilitators continue case consultation and supervision.
- 20: Consultation hours/year (placeholder annual minimum)
- 2 yrs: Recertification cycle (placeholder renewal period)
- 4–6: Peer group size (placeholder cohort size)
- 15/yr: CE credits required (placeholder continuing education)
Why supervision continues
Placeholder text: ongoing supervision keeps skills sharp and accountable.
Placeholder key insight: continued supervision reduces facilitator drift over time.