Ketamine: Therapeutic Applications, Clinical Research, and Neural Mechanisms
Ketamine: Therapeutic Applications, Clinical Research, and Neural Mechanisms
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Course Description
After decades of use as an anesthetic agent, ketamine is now being applied for the treatment of mental health conditions. This modern use of ketamine is delivered through two main frameworks - a biomedical model and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.
In this online course, we provide a comprehensive summary of ketamine’s pharmacology, safety and effects, neuroscience findings, therapeutic approaches, and risks associated with recreational use. By understanding how different doses and routes of administration affect subjective experiences and neural activity, we gain insight into how ketamine works for various psychiatric conditions and how it is used for treatments.
Throughout the learning modules, we hear from experienced clinicians, doctors, and researchers on how they prepare and treat patients with ketamine. We highlight both the pros and limitations of various approaches based on evidence-based findings.
Who is this course for?
This course is perfect for mental health professionals, neuroscience students, and anyone interested in gaining insight into the science and therapeutic approaches of ketamine. With over 200 publications reviewed and interviews with leading experts, the learning content is of superior quality and delivered through an engaging multimedia experience.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Ketamine Pharmacology, Effects, and Safety
Learning Objectives
- Explain the history of ketamine from its discovery to modern-day psychiatric uses
- Describe how ketamine works in the brain to induce dose-dependent effects
- Discuss the mechanisms of action and safety profile of ketamine
Topics Covered
- Historical uses of ketamine in medical settings
- Structure and pharmacodynamics of ketamine
- Ketamine pharmacokinetics and metabolism
- Neural effects of ketamine
- Vial signs and safety monitoring
Module 2: Ketamine Clinical Applications and Therapeutic Approaches
Learning Objectives
- Describe clinical uses of ketamine including routes of administration, dosing, and therapeutic frameworks.
- Explain the state of clinical research on ketamine for psychiatric indications.
- Summarize how clinicians deliver ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and training programs available for professionals to become competent, ethical providers.
Topics Covered
- Clinical applications and research
- Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP)
- Clinical process of administering ketamine
- Clinical ketamine training programs
Professional Continuing Education
In support of improving patient care, Psychedelic Support offers continuing education for health providers through the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Psychological Association (APA).
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Extra Info
- Online platform access: 1 year.
- After 1 year, renew your account for an additional year by purchasing any of our on-demand courses. All previously purchased courses will be accessible in your dashboard.
- 100% student satisfaction or money-back guarantee.
- For the best experience, we recommend taking the course on a tablet or computer.
- Course FAQ can be found here.
Self-paced course includes:
- 5 hours of learning content
- Interactive eLearning modules with narration
- Interviews with ketamine therapists, medical doctors, researchers, and neuroscientists
- Animations and detailed graphics of complex topics
- Downloadable reference lists with cited publications and links
- Downloadable resource documents with suggested videos, books, articles, and websites
- Discussion forum to engage with other learners and instructors
- Knowledge checks throughout the course
- 1 year access to our online learning platform
- Invite to our monthly speaker series and access to videos from our past events
- Official Psychedelic Support Certificate of Completion
Choose the Continuing Education (CE) option for:
- 5 hours of continuing education (CE) credits
- CE Certificate for licensed professionals, including psychologists, therapists, nurses, social workers, etc.
- See below for more information about continuing education.
Certificate Information
Interested in the different certificate options for our courses? Read on to learn more:
Once you complete the course you will receive a Psychedelic Support Certificate of Completion. Choose this option if you are not a licensed health provider and do not need continuing education credit for your professional degree.
Once you complete the course you will receive a Psychedelic Support CE Certificate. Choose this option if you are a licensed health provider who would like continuing education credit for your professional degree.
- Be sure to select the CE credit option when purchasing the course.
- Upon completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance for your credits.
- CE credits for psychologists are provided by Psychedelic Support, an APA-approved CE sponsor.
- Psychedelic Support is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psychedelic Support maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
- 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.
- 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.
- For questions about receiving your Certificate of Attendance, to request special accommodations, or report a grievance contact Psychedelic Support at info@psychedelic.support.