Course Overview

What is Vital?

Vital is a comprehensive 12-month education course, ideal for medical specialists, mental health professionals, therapists, and wellness practitioners seeking to integrate psychedelic knowledge into their practice.

No specific licenses or prerequisites are required, though prior experience with non-ordinary states of consciousness and some educational background in psychedelics is recommended.

Certification and Application

Upon completing the program and all prerequisites, students receive a Certificate in Integrative Psychedelic Studies. There is an option to specialize in one of five areas: 

  • Regenerative Business & Leadership

  • Depth & Jungian Perspectives

  • Somatics & Trauma

  • Spiritual Emergence

  • Microdosing

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis with preference given to early applicants.

*Vital certification does not grant any legal authorizations regarding psychedelic use.

Course Delivery and Structure

Vital is entirely remote, requiring a reliable internet connection and a device capable of streaming video. The program begins September 17th, 2024 and includes:

  • Weekly Live Classes: 2-hour lectures and Q&A sessions.

  • Study Groups: Weekly 90-minute sessions in small groups.

  • Supplementary Materials: Reading, videos, and podcasts.

  • Recorded Content: All lectures are available for review at any time.

  • Interactive Community: Access to an online platform for peer interaction and support.

Students must attend at least 80% of the study groups to remain in the program and successfully graduate. The program starts on September 17th, 2024, and runs until August 2025, with a break in December and summer electives in July and August of 2025.

Fees and Financial Aid

The total tuition is $12,500. A non-refundable payment is required within two weeks of acceptance to secure your spot. Payment plans are available through Affirm and Afterpay. An Early Bird discount of $2,000 is available for payments made by July 22nd. Scholarships are available for those demonstrating financial need, and for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled individuals, military service members, or those serving marginalized communities. Note that scholarship recipients are not eligible for the Early Bird discount. Regional taxes may apply.

Continuing Education Credits

Students may be eligible for up to 68 Continuing Education (CE) credits upon completion, pending approval. CE credits are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) and are accepted by various professional boards. For specific CE inquiries, contact Johanna Hilla at johanna@psychedelicstoday.com or the SCA at info@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com.

Time Commitment

Expect to spend at least 3.5 hours per week in live classes and study groups, plus an additional 2 hours per week on supplementary materials. Regular journaling and reflection are encouraged to support personal integration.

Mentorship and Support

Students will have access to:

  • Weekly live lectures and Q&A sessions.

  • Weekly 90-minute study groups.

  • Peer interactions through an online community platform.

  • Biweekly office hours with Vital staff.

  • Optional biweekly discussion groups.

Important Dates

  • Program Start: September 17th, 2024

  • Early Bird Discount Deadline: July 22nd, 2024

  • Break Period: December 18th, 2024 – January 6th, 2025

  • Summer Electives: July – August 2025

  • Program End: August 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Program Certification

  • You will be awarded a Certificate in Integrative Psychedelic Studies. There is also an option to receive a specialization in one of five areas: Regenerative Business & Leadership, Depth & Jungian Perspectives, Somatics & Trauma, Spiritual Emergence, and Microdosing.

  • No, this certification does not grant any new legal authorizations regarding psychedelic use. It expands your competence, confidence, and scope of practice but does not grant legal qualifications or vocational accreditations.

Fees and Scholarships

  • After acceptance, students must submit a non-refundable payment, deducted from the total tuition of $12,500, within two weeks. Payment plans are available via Affirm and Afterpay, with examples including:

    6-Month Plan: $1,917/month

    12-Month Plan: $958/month

    36-Month Plan: $319/month

  • Yes, a $2,000 discount is available for those who pay by July 22nd, 2024.

  • Yes, scholarships are available based on financial need and for individuals identifying as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, military service members, or those serving marginalized communities. Scholarship recipients are not eligible for the Early Bird discount.

Applying and Admissions

  • No license or prerequisites are required. The program is designed for professionals looking to integrate psychedelic knowledge into their practice, including medical, mental health specialists, therapists, and wellness practitioners.

    While the material will be geared towards clinical professionals and holistic wellness practitioners who serve clients, the program is not limited to licensed mental health professionals or practitioners already seeing clients.

  • No, but some experience with non-ordinary states of consciousness and previous education on psychedelics are encouraged.

  • The application deadline has been extended to September 3rd, 2024. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, with preference given to early applicants.

  • Yes, send any outstanding documents to vital@psychedelicstoday.com as soon as possible.

Course Delivery

  • All classes are 100% digital, requiring no travel. Students need a reliable internet connection and a device capable of streaming videos and videoconferencing.

    Additionally, the Vital team frequently attends psychedelic conferences and events around the world and will often organize meet-ups for Vital students and alumni. While these meet-ups are not required, we’d love to see you if you can make it!

  • All lectures are recorded and available for review. However, in order to graduate students must attend at least 80% of study groups.

  • Mandatory course materials are digital and open source. Some optional resources may require purchase, but this is at the student's discretion.

  • You will have permanent access to all recordings, resource lists, curriculum, and online community networks. Some presentations may only be available for a limited time due to licensing agreements.

Mentorship and Support

  • Students participate in weekly live lectures and Q&A sessions, weekly 90-minute study groups, and have access to an online community platform for peer interaction. Biweekly office hours with Vital staff and optional biweekly discussion groups (Vital Elements) are also available.

Continuing Education Credits

  • Yes, students may be eligible for up to 68 Continuing Education credits, pending approval. CE credits are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) and accepted by various professional boards. For specific CE inquiries, contact Johanna Hilla at johanna@psychedelicstoday.com or the SCA at info@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com.

Important Dates

  • Program Start: September 16th, 2024

    Early Bird Discount Deadline: July 22nd, 2024

    Application Deadline: September 3rd, 2024

    Break Period: December 18th, 2024 – January 6th, 2025

    Summer Electives: July – August 2025

    Program End: August 2025