KAP Clinical Assessment: Part 1 Medical Assessment

A 1-hour, NBCC-approved CE course for licensed mental health professionals involved in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy who need a clear, ethical framework for medical assessment. Learn how to evaluate eligibility, identify contraindications, assess readiness, and understand dosing considerations—grounded in current clinical standards and patient safety.
Format

Online Course

Credit Hour

1 Credit Hour, NBCC

Author

Dr. Lindsay Wilkinson,
Dr. Peter H Addy

Price

$ 47

Feeling Uncertain About Medical Readiness for
Ketamine Treatment?

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Do you feel confident assessing whether a client is medically appropriate for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy?

Are you unsure which medical contraindications truly matter - and which concerns are commonly misunderstood or overstated?

Do questions about dosing, administration routes, or informed consent feel higher-stakes than your current training prepared you for?

You’re not alone.

As ketamine-assisted psychotherapy becomes more widely available, many clinicians find themselves navigating medical assessment responsibilities without a clear, standardized framework.

We See the Challenges

Here’s the reality for many providers offering or supporting KAP:
  • High-Stakes Clinical Decisions: Medical screening directly impacts patient safety, yet many clinicians haven’t received structured training in ketamine-specific assessment.
  • Unclear Contraindications: Without clarity, it’s easy to either miss important medical risks or exclude clients unnecessarily.
  • Dosing Uncertainty: Administration routes and patient factors complicate dosing decisions, increasing anxiety for providers.
  • Training Gaps: Many courses assume prior medical expertise or move too quickly from theory to treatment without covering assessment fundamentals.
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But it doesn’t have to be this way.


KAP Clinical Assessment: Part 1 – Medical Assessment replaces guesswork with structure. It provides a clear, step-by-step approach to evaluating medical eligibility for ketamine-assisted psychotherapy—so you can make informed, ethical decisions with confidence.

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KAP Clinical Assessment: Part 1 – Medical Assessment

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 This is a practical, intermediate-level, clinican-focused CE course designed to support licensed professionals involved in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. This course provides a practical framework for conducting medical assessments prior to ketamine treatment, emphasizing patient safety, ethical responsibility, and clinical clarity.

Rather than assuming extensive medical training, the course breaks down what mental health professionals need to understand about medical history, physical considerations, contraindications, and dosing—without overcomplicating or oversimplifying the process.

This course is delivered as an on-demand, video-based home study program. This program offers 1 NBCC credit hour(s) upon completion. Partial credit is not available.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
Identify medical factors most relevant to determining ketamine-assisted psychotherapy eligibility.
Differentiate between absolute contraindications, relative risks, and conditions that require monitoring rather than exclusion.
Describe ketamine dosing considerations across administration routes, grounded in patient safety and clinical rationale.
Apply medical assessment principles to support informed consent and responsible interdisciplinary collaboration in KAP settings.

Presenters

This course is taught by licensed clinicians who actively work with ketamine in real clinical settings.

The instruction draws on a combination of academic research expertise, hands-on therapeutic experience, and a deep understanding of ethical and scope-of-practice considerations.

Rather than abstract theory, the teaching is grounded in real therapy-room decision-making, helping clinicians assess ketamine use, evaluate risk, and respond with clarity, nuance, and professional confidence.

Dr. Lindsay Wilkinson

ND, LAc
Dr. Wilkinson works with patients on a wide variety of integrative mental health, gynecologic, and digestive health concerns, and has pursued focused clinical training in non-ordinary states of consciousness. Dr. Lindsay uses evidence-informed practice in both traditional and modern diagnostic techniques and treatment methods. After completing a CNME-approved residency at Kwan Yin Healing Arts Center in 2016, Dr. Wilkinson has continued to provide care with a dual focus on conventional and holistic mental health and women’s health. Dr. Wilkinson brings a comprehensive, holistic approach to her patients with an emphasis on somatic techniques incorporating bodywork and acupuncture to invite patients into body awareness, alleviate pain, and optimize the relationships between psyche and soma. Dr. Wilkinson’s passion for body-centered techniques has driven her to integrate multiple bodywork modalities into her practice, including Classical 5-Element Acupuncture, Tami Kent’s Holistic Pelvic Care, the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, Chi Nei Tsang visceral abdominal massage, Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Kundalini Mediumship Shamanic Healing.

Dr. Peter H. Addy

PhD, LPC, LMHC

Dr. Peter H. Addy is an expert in the field of psychedelic substances and states of consciousness. With 15 years of experience, Dr. Addy has established himself as an authority on the transformative effects of transcendence and wholeness. Dr. Addy's knowledge and expertise have led him to become a highly sought-after speaker and presenter, having given talks internationally on a range of topics related to spirituality, transpersonal states, psychedelic science, and research methodology. Dr. Addy is also an accomplished writer, having authored numerous scientific articles, book chapters, and popular press articles on typical and atypical psychedelics, substance abuse, and spirituality.

Course Lessons

Continuing Education Approvals and Information

NBCC-Approved Provider 
Psychedelic Affirming Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7579. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Psychedelic Affirming Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
This program is designed to meet continuing education requirements for the following boards:
  • Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon
  • Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists (OAR 833-080-0011)
  • Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers (OAR 877-025-0011)
  • Oregon Board of Psychology (OAR 858-040-0015)
  • Washington Examining Board of Psychology (WAC 246-924-240)
  • Washington Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee (WAC 246-809-620)
Please note: The responsibility for substantiating that a particular program meets the requirements rests solely with the licensee. 

Frequently asked questions

Is this course only for medical providers?

No. This course is designed for licensed mental health professionals involved in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy who need to understand medical assessment principles as part of ethical, collaborative care. It does not require you to independently perform medical exams or prescribe ketamine.

Will this course teach me how to prescribe or administer ketamine?

No. The course focuses on understanding medical eligibility, contraindications, and dosing considerations—not on prescribing or administering ketamine. It supports informed clinical decision-making within appropriate professional roles and interdisciplinary settings.

How detailed is the medical content?

The content is clinically focused and practical. You’ll learn which medical factors matter most for safety and readiness, without unnecessary detail or assumptions of advanced medical training.

Is this course appropriate if I’m new to ketamine-assisted psychotherapy?

Yes. This course is often a foundational step for clinicians beginning KAP work. It provides clear frameworks and language to help you understand medical assessment requirements before engaging more deeply in treatment or collaboration.

Does this course meet continuing education requirements?

Yes. Psychedelic Affirming Education is an NBCC-approved continuing education provider (ACEP No. 7579). This course offers 1 NBCC-approved CE hour, which is recognized by licensing boards nationwide, with final approval determined by the individual licensee’s board.

Do you offer accommodations for participants with disabilities?

Yes. Psychedelic Affirming Education is committed to providing equal access to our courses in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and similar laws. We provide appropriate accommodations for participants with physical, visual, auditory, and other legally-recognized disabilities. To request accommodations, please contact us. Our team will guide you through the process and respond to your request within 10 business days.