Psychedelics - Medicine: Clinical Application and Evaluation
| Module title | Psychedelics - Medicine: Clinical Application and Evaluation |
|---|---|
| Module code | PSYM249 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff |
Module description
Here students will look at the actual contemporary practice of psychedelic-assisted therapy from experts and practitioners in the field, yet it will relate to notions studied previously. Topics here include introductions to clinical protocols, psychopharmacology, neuroplasticity, practicalities of clinical trials (Preparation, Session, Integration), questionnaires used (MEQ, etc), practical ethical considerations that occur including the risk of harm. And beyond the therapy room we shall also look at mysticism, breathwork, group activity, the idea of medicalization as an evaluation of psychedelic clinical practice, as well as a number of issues that arise in the current psychedelic medicinal sphere.
Module aims - intentions of the module
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
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ILO: Personal and key skills
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| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
