CPPA In-Person Certification Program
A 9-Month, Physician-Led Facilitator Certification Program
Healthcare Facilitator Training & Certification in Preparation, Ceremony, and Integration.
The first physician-led facilitator certification program offering CME through UNM School of Medicine — for healthcare professionals, first responders, psychotherapists, death doulas, spiritual counselors, and community healers. Rooted in evidence-based science, trauma-informed care, and Indigenous New Mexican wisdom.
Curriculum
Nine Months. Three Trimesters.
A curriculum mirroring the arc of human gestation — Self-Discovery, Ceremony & Integration, and Practicum & Service.
Trimester I
Self-Discovery
- Trauma awareness
- Nervous system regulation through Conscious Life Practices
- Psychedelic pharmacology, medicine, and law
Trimester II
Ceremony & Integration
- Facilitation skills
- Lawful ceremony
- Safety and trauma-informed integration
Trimester III
Practicum & Service
- Clinical & community practicum
- Mentorship
- Thesis on personal and community impact
What Your Tuition Includes
- Full 9-month curriculum (live & recorded modules, experiential labs, faculty seminars)
- 3–5 day in-person retreat (lawful, trauma-informed setting)
- Conscious Life Practices toolkit (guided meditations, journaling templates, integration tools)
- Peer Pods & Supervision Circles
- OSCE-style simulation & assessment
- Faculty access from interdisciplinary experts
- CME/CEU credit eligibility (pending UNM approval)
- Certificate of Completion as Facilitator-in-Training
Bonus: The Conscious Physician Method (book) + one bottle of Lotus Love essential blend.
Program Structure
How You'll Learn
Live + Asynchronous Lectures
Faculty-led lectures and facilitated discussions, both live and recorded.
Experiential Learning
Guided practice, reflective exercises, and group-based learning.
150+ Instructional Hours
Toward certification, with eligibility for CME/CEU through UNM School of Medicine.
3-Day In-Person Retreat
An immersive intensive in a lawful, trauma-informed setting.
CPPA Digital Platform
Lifetime access to preparation and integration tools.
Peer Pods & Community Circles
Cohort-based support and supervision throughout the year.
Optional Concentration Tracks
End-of-life care, addiction, first responders, Indigenous healing, dementia care.
Supervised Practicum
Clinical and community application with mentorship.
Investment
Tuition Structure
Tiered pricing reflects your capacity to contribute, not the value you receive. Every tier provides full access to the program.
Pay-It-Forward
$7,500
Funds a scholarship seat for another applicant
Reduced Tuition
$5,000
Partial capacity to contribute
Access Tuition
$3,000
Financial constraints — limited seats per cohort
Refund Policy: 50% tuition refund if opting out within the first 30 days; non-refundable after 30 days.
Is This Training Right For You?
Designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, psychotherapists, mental health clinicians, psychologists, social workers, first responders, veterans, Indigenous healers, cultural practitioners, spiritual care providers, death doulas, hospice staff, co-facilitators, and community healers.
No prior psychedelic experience required — only a commitment to self-growth and ethical service. Those with 1,000+ hours of client-facing practice are especially welcome.
Begin the Conversation
The in-person program is application-based with rolling admissions. Schedule a discovery call to explore whether this is the right next step for you.