Through interactive eLearning, this course provides an in-depth summary of the pharmacology and effects of MDMA, and how it modulates neural circuits to induce changes in mood, cognition, and behaviors. Explore the MDMA-assisted psychotherapy approach and become informed on clinical protocols and trial findings. You will learn several hypotheses on how MDMA may be working in the brain during psychotherapy sessions and why this technique is being studied for treating many different mental health conditions.
This course covers safety and risks of MDMA, also known as Ecstasy, in both medical and non-medical settings. Designed by leading MDMA researchers and therapists, you will learn evidence-based information and observations from therapists who administered MDMA-assisted psychotherapy in clinical trials. If you’re a mental health professional, be sure to select our continuing education option and earn CE’s along the way!
Self-paced course includes:
6 hours of learning content
Interactive eLearning modules with narration
Interviews with psychedelic therapists, medical doctors, researchers, and neuroscientists
Animations and detailed graphics of complex topics
Conversations with therapists and academic researchers around special topics
Discussion forum to engage with other learners and instructors
Knowledge checks throughout the course
Assignments to further advancement your knowledge and comprehension
Downloadable course notes and narration scripts
Downloadable reference lists with cited publications and links
Downloadable resources documents with suggested videos, books, articles, and websites
1-year access to our online learning platform
Invite to monthly speaker series and access to past event videos
Official Psychedelic Support Certificate of Completion
Choose the Continuing Education (CE) or Continuing Medical Education (CME) option for:
Continuing education (CE/CME) credits
CE Certificate for licensed professionals including psychologists, therapists, social workers, etc.
CME Certificate (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™) for doctors, nurses, medical professionals, etc.
See below for more information about continuing education
This course is perfect for mental health professionals, neuroscience students, and anyone interested in gaining insight into the science and therapies behind the medicines.