All classes are 100% digital! We’ve designed the course to be completely remote so that students can learn from anywhere in the world. All you need is a reliable internet connection and a device capable of streaming videos and videoconferencing – most laptops, tablets and even smartphones will work. 

While there is never any travel requirement to attend classes, students are required to travel to attend one of our in-person experiential retreats.

All lectures are recorded on the platform for review any time. There are minimum attendance requirements that students need to adhere to in order to remain in the program and successfully graduate. Please refer to the curriculum for full details.

Each week, Vital core faculty will hold 90-minute open study groups to help deepen your understanding of course material and integrate learning. We believe openness and sharing is valuable to learning, especially in the realm of psychedelics. Vital offers students a safe space to be heard and to listen.

Vital is designed to equip participants with the knowledge they need to move their existing practice forward. Every student is different, and Vital will appropriately challenge you to reflect on your unique intentions, goals, and vision. Students will learn the art and skills of psychedelic therapy and integration as well as gaining a new insight into how to translate this into meaningful personal and professional  growth.

No. All mandatory course materials are digital, and therefore included with tuition. Each of our four online modules will have optional book lists to purchase additional study materials. We welcome you to invest in these special books but your learning will not be directly held back if you choose not to purchase them.

We want you to have permanent access to answers and inspiration you need to inform your future practice. We provide students with access to all course materials and do not have an expiry date on this offering! As long as the internet still works, they’ll be there!

Each week, students will participate in a two-hour live webinar-style lecture with one of Vital’s expert teaching team. An interactive Q&A discussion follows each lecture. Students will also attend weekly study groups with their particular home group. These peer interactions will also be supplemented by 24 months of free membership to the new Psychedelics Today online community platform. This virtual community enables students to find each other and find their own unique voice and idiosyncratic interests. Students are also encouraged to join together in peer-support groups, this has been very helpful in the past. Also, the first 20 students accepted to Vital will receive free invitations to four group coaching sessions with Joe Moore and Kyle Buller.

Participation in one retreat is mandatory for program completion. We’ve structured our retreat options to accommodate students with varying needs and interests, and will be happy to help you find the best one for you!

Vital has six retreats planned for ours students to choose from. Two retreats will be held in July/August/September 2023. Three retreats in December 2023/January 2024. Other retreat options are being planned and will be released soon. Retreat dates are subject to change. Updates will be provided throughout the course.

Restrictions on domestic and international travel are very hard to predict at present. If in-person retreats are cancelled or postponed due to potential Covid-19 restrictions, the Core 3 curriculum will be delivered online. With breathwork being used as the method for experiencing non-ordinary states of consciousness.

It is highly likely that these retreats will require some kind of health screening prior to entering a communal in-person event. Full details will be provided closer to the date of each retreat, due to the unpredictability of current events.

Registrations for Vital close midnight EST February 28, 2023. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis which means that preference is given to students applying early and that all the available spaces may have been filled by February 28. As soon as all places have been filled we will close the application process and no longer accept applications for the 2023/24 cohort.

Early bird tuition discounts are also available to students submitting their payments before January 29 or March 3.  Participants who wish to pay the entire tuition amount in one lump sum before January 29 will receive a $1,000 discount, thus reducing the total fee to $11,000. Students who wish to pay via payment plans will receive a $500 discount.

Vital is a 12-month program, made up of five core modules, each eight weeks in length. The program commitment is 180 hours, though additional electives and intensive lectures are available as add-ons (ask us for more details).

During the four Core modules there will be weekly classes and study groups. Every student will attend the live, 2-hour webinar taught by a special guest and followed up by Q&A. There will also be a weekly 90-minute study group where each student can choose the day/time that best suits their schedule. These are closed small groups of students led by two of the course’s core faculty. We also expect students to spend at least 2 hours a week reading articles/books, watching Masterclass videos, listening to podcast episodes and engaging in conscious reflection and integration of personal insights.

On April 17, 2023 we will host an introduction class to run through logistics and housekeeping, and to explain the rationale behind the creation of Vital. The first class starts on April 18. Vital classes wrap up on April 2, 2024, following submission and grading of Final Projects. During the final week, we will have breakout sessions for students to present their projects in their study groups. After students’ grades are assessed and hours are counted, they are awarded a Certificate in Psychedelic Therapies and Integration.

Scholarships are awarded on a case-by-case basis, and are reserved for people who:

• Demonstrate financial need
• Identify as BIPOC
• Identify as LGBTQ+
• Are military service members or veterans
• Serve marginalized communities 

To be considered for a scholarship, complete a Scholarship Application Statement and include it with your application.

Upon being formally accepted for admission to the Vital course, students will then have a further two weeks to submit payment toward tuition. Payment can either be for the full tuition amount or the first installment of an approved payment plan. Once payment has been received the student’s place in the course will be confirmed.

• 1 payment — $11,500 if paid in full before February 28, or $12,000 after February 28
• 6 installments — $2,062 (including processing fees) 
• 12 installments — $1,042 (including processing fees)

After their application has been officially accepted students will then have a further two weeks to submit their first payment toward tuition. Students must have submitted their first payment in order to begin Vital and must be in good standing regarding academic and tuition requirements in order to successfully graduate and receive their certificate.

While no license or prerequisites are required to apply, Vital was designed for practicing professionals who are looking to incorporate psychedelic knowledge and integration modalities into their therapeutic practice. We welcome a wide variety of medical and mental health specialists, therapists, and wellness practitioners. And while the material will be geared towards clinical professionals who serve clients, the program is not limited to licensed mental health professionals For the full list of eligibility criteria, please see our brochure.

Yes. The application fee is $75 USD (non-refundable), and is due at the time of application. Please submit your payment after you have submitted your application form. Applications without payment will not be accepted for review.

Our team will review your application once submitted. If you are accepted into the program, we will contact you to let you know that you have been accepted. After being accepted into the program, you must secure your spot by paying for the program, either in full or pay one installment from the payment options. As spaces are limited we expect that some applicants will not be offered a place on Vital during this cohort but are still welcome to apply for future years. Unsuccessful applicants will be informed by email.

Applications will be given preference based on experience, credentials, date of application being received and JEDI status. Students that are not automatically accepted into Vital will be added to a waitlist. Students on this waitlist will still be considered for a space once more applications have been reviewed.

No. However, we do encourage our students to have completed some previous psychedelic education and have a basic understanding of psychedelics.

While we may have already processed your application, please send us any outstanding documents as soon as you can. You can reach our team at vital@psychedelicstoday.com.

Successful Vital students will be awarded a Certificate in Psychedelic Therapies and Integration following completion of all required assignments, electives, final project, one retreat and required in-class time. Students must also be in good financial standing to successfully graduate Vital.

No. Currently, there is no government-sanctioned training program that qualifies practitioners to work with psychedelics.

Students who complete the program can apply their certification to their work in various ways. Students will develop competencies to offer psychedelic harm reduction and integration services. Students will gain the skills, knowledge, confidence and community to create their own niche within the psychedelic landscape of their choosing. Whether this is in private practice, R&D, training, retreat centers, ketamine clinics, or MAPS - you will be supremely positioned to take the right steps forward in this rapidly growing field!

Upon completion, students may be eligible to receive up to 68 Continuing Education credits (check with your licensing authority). CE credits and number of hours are pending approval. CE credits will be available at an additional cost.

Information on Continuing Education Credit for Health Professionals

*CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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*The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
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*LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFTs, and other mental health professionals from states other than California need to check with their state licensing board as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
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*SCA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN Provider CEP16887) for licensed nurses in California. RNs must retain their certificate of attendance for 4 years after the course concludes.

For questions about enrolling in CE or receiving your Certificate of Attendance, visit Psychedelics Today or email Johanna Hilla: johanna@psychedelicstoday.com

For questions about CE, contact Spiritual Competency Academy at info@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com.