As interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) grows within mental health care, this introductory course, explicitly developed for OTPs, provides an overview of the basic phases of PAT and clarifies where occupational therapy skills may appropriately contribute outside of medication administration. Participants will review key legal considerations, explore the scope of practice, ethical boundaries, and foundational OT skills such as sensory aspects, occupational integration, and environmental concerns to support informed awareness and professional clarity.
Live Webinar
Thu, May 21, 2026 at 3:00 pm EDTCEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, Professional Issues, Foundational Knowledge, 15783; CE Broker/1.0 CE Broker #20-1366563; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Education And/or Research
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize three primary legal concerns related to occupational therapy involvement in the emerging area of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the basic phases of psychedelic-assisted therapy and where occupational therapy may contribute outside of medication administration.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the role of occupational therapy in assisting with the physical, sensory, and emotional set and setting in psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Agenda
| 0-20 Minutes | Speaker Introduction and Learning Objectives, Topic introduction and Legal Concerns |
| 20-35 Minutes | Role of OT in Set and Setting |
| 35-45 Minutes | Role of OT in Prep and Integration |
| 45-55 Minutes | Ethics, Scope and Next Steps |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Presented By
Gina Taylor
MS OTR/L, HPCS
Gina Taylor, MS, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist with over 18 years of experience in pediatric, family-centered, and community-based practice. Her work focuses on sensory regulation, daily routines, habit formation, and supporting meaningful participation across environments. Gina has extensive experience teaching OT and OTA students and clinicians, with a strong emphasis on emerging areas of practice and real-world application of OT skills. Her current professional interests include the emerging intersection of occupational therapy, mental health, and psychedelic-assisted therapy, with a focus on preparation, sensory integration, environmental support, and post-experience integration within the OT scope. Gina brings a grounded, practical lens to complex topics, helping clinicians understand how core OT skills translate into emerging areas of practice.
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Financial: Gina Taylor received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Gina Taylor has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by OccupationalTherapy.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
OccupationalTherapy.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #7659. Course approval ID# 15783. This distance learning - interactive course is offered at 0.10 CEUs/contact hours (Introductory level, Professional Issues, Foundational Knowledge Area). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CE Broker
OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-14558. This course is offered for 1.00 hours. If you are an OT/OTA in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina or Tennessee, CE Broker may be of interest to you.
International Association for Continuing Education and Training
continued, LLC, DBA OccupationalTherapy.com, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). continued complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, continued is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. continued, LLC, is authorized by IACET to offer 0.10 CEUs for this program.
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
AOTA approved CE can be used to meet NBCOT® continuing education requirements for certification renewal. This course is offered for 1.25 NBCOT PDUs (Beginner level, Education and/or Research Area). NBCOT® is a registered trademark of The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.