Facilitator Program
Accelerated Facilitator Program
7-week, 114-hour accelerated state-approved psilocybin facilitator training for experienced applicants with approved prior-learning credit. Live online, self-paced, and a 40-hour practicum in Portland.
Fall 2026 Promotional Tuition
7 weeks · 114 hours. Tuition paid to AAA Learning Institute. The 40-hour supervised practicum at Rose Waters Sanctuary, Portland, Oregon is $1,750, paid separately and directly to Rose Waters Sanctuary.
Course Overview
The Accelerated Facilitator Training Program is an intensive, state-approved pathway designed for experienced individuals seeking a comprehensive yet expedited route. This 7-week, 114-hour program combines self-paced online learning, live online sessions, and an in-person practicum. Participants may apply to have up to 40% of core training hours waived by providing proof of relevant prior education and experience. The program emphasizes cultural equity, ethical responsibilities, and advanced facilitation techniques to prepare participants for effective, safe, and transformative facilitation.
Learning Objectives
- Apply cultural equity, systemic racism awareness, and drug-policy impact to facilitation practice.
- Demonstrate safety, ethics, professional boundaries, harm reduction, and risk mitigation.
- Conduct trauma-informed preparation, administration, and integration sessions.
- Complete a 40-hour in-person practicum at a licensed Oregon psilocybin service center.
Course Outline
OPF105 — Cultural Equity in Relation to Services (12 hrs)
- Cultural equity, systemic racism, drug policy impacts.
- Intergenerational trauma and responsible referrals.
OPF106 — Safety, Ethics, and Responsibilities (12 hrs)
- Facilitator bias, professional ethics, legal frameworks.
- Client confidentiality, harm reduction, and risk mitigation.
OPF107 — Preparation and Orientation (16 hrs)
- Informed consent, trauma-informed communication, cultural dynamics.
- Client safety planning and scope of practice.
OPF108 — Administration (20 hrs)
- Dosing strategies, trauma management.
- Creating optimal set and setting conditions.
OPF109 — Integration (12 hrs)
- Interpreting emotional experiences, facilitating positive changes.
- Addressing safety concerns and scope of practice.
OPF110 — In-Person Practicum (40 hrs)
- Hands-on practice in facilitation at a licensed Oregon psilocybin service center (Rose Waters Sanctuary, Portland).
Assessment & Certification
- Duration
- 7 weeks · 114 hours (38 live online, 36 self-paced, 40 in-person practicum).
- Eligibility
- Must be at least 21 years old; GED or higher; prior experience and education required to qualify for accelerated hours (documentation covering OPF101–104).
- Practicum
- 40-hour supervised practicum at Rose Waters Sanctuary, Portland, Oregon (Dec 2–5, 2026).
- Credential
- Completion certificate; state licensure is issued separately by the state of Oregon.
Format & Delivery
Live online (38 hrs), self-paced (36 hrs), and in-person practicum (40 hrs). 114 total program hours.