2 Hours | 2 CEs
This on-demand professional training program on Ketamine Basics - The Clinical Foundation is in partnership with Joyous.
Begin your educational journey with comprehensive training on ketamine's pharmacology, mechanisms, and clinical applications. This foundational module demystifies ketamine through evidence-based content covering its history, legal status, molecular and network-level mechanisms of action, dosing strategies, and administration methods. You'll gain confidence in patient selection through deep dives into contraindications, medication interactions, and side effect management. Special attention is given to addiction considerations and safety profiles, ensuring you can practice with both competence and ethical responsibility. By completing Part 1, you'll have the scientific literacy and clinical knowledge base essential for safe, informed practice.
Intended Audience
This on-demand professional training program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals
Experience Level
This on-demand professional training program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe the foundational concepts of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and its role in modern mental health treatment.
Describe the ways ketamine’s mechanism of action differs from traditional psychiatric medications.
Describe the safety considerations associated with ketamine use, including common side effects and monitoring needs.
Describe how ketamine-induced neuroplasticity contributes to its clinical benefits.
Describe how ketamine affects major brain networks—including the DMN, CEN, and SN—and how these changes support therapeutic outcomes.
Describe the dose-dependent effects of ketamine across anesthetic, psychedelic, and psycholytic ranges.
Describe why buccal troches are preferred for psycholytic therapy and how they support patient engagement.
Describe the mechanisms through which ketamine supports symptom relief across these conditions.
Describe the major contraindications for ketamine treatment, including cardiovascular, neurological, psychiatric, and medical risk factors.
Describe the importance of medication screening and timing considerations in ketamine-assisted therapy.
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CE Credit
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