Step 2: Optimizing KA-EMDR™ (On-Demand)

Licensed Mental Health Professionals

• Qualifying medical doctors must be licensed to practice in their state or province.
• Qualifying advanced practice registered nurses must have a Master of Science in Nursing (or higher) with a specialization in psychiatric mental health nursing and must be licensed to practice through their state board or province.
• Qualifying Mental Health Clinicians must have a master’s degree or above in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work) or related mental health discipline and be licensed to practice through their state board or province.
• Individuals who only hold a chemical dependency or substance abuse license are not eligible as these licenses generally do not allow for a mental health scope of practice.  

Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professionals

• These are clinicians who are actively pursuing a mental health license through their state board (or province) while working under a licensed supervisor. Some of these license types include associate, intern, limited, provisional, temporary and pre-license.
• Qualifying pre-licensed mental health clinicians must have a master's degree in the mental health field (Counseling, Marriage Family Therapy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work) or related mental health discipline and must be actively pursuing a full license through their state board (or province) while working under a licensed supervisor.
• Individuals who only hold a chemical dependency or substance abuse license are not eligible as these licenses generally do not allow for a mental health scope of practice.

EMDR Training Level

Full EMDR Training is Required. Attendees must have completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training (including the 10 hours of required Consultation). Please note, some agencies offer EMDR trainings that are not EMDRIA-Approved. No continuing education credits nor EMDRIA credits will be issued to those who have not completed an EMDRIA-Approved Basic Training.

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It is Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy Institute’s policy to treat all participants and potential participants with fairness and professionalism, and to strive for excellence in the services we provide. Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy Institute will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content and in the treatment of program participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of Danielle Ciccone and Michele Topel of the Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy Institute.

While Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy Institute goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempt to anticipate problems, there will be an occasional issue which requires intervention and/or action by staff. This procedural description serves as a guideline for handling such grievances.

A grievance is defined as any occurrence, situation, or condition that a participant thinks is improper, unfair, unjust, or inequitable. This policy provides participants with the opportunity to express a concern or complaint related to the quality of services. If you feel you have been treated unfairly, unprofessionally, or feel that your rights have been breached, please follow the procedures outlined below. Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy Institute will not retaliate against anyone for filing a grievance.

Resolutions are case specific and may include providing a credit for a subsequent training, or providing a partial or full refund of the training fee.

If you have a grievance about the course materials, you may proceed by filing a written grievance. Written grievances regarding course content should be submitted via email to [email protected]. Danielle Ciccone and Michele Topel, Co-Directors of Training, will acknowledge receipt of your grievance within five business days and will initiate an internal review. If you do not receive acknowledgment within that timeframe, please follow up by email to confirm that your grievance has been received.

Concerns related to course materials may include issues such as factual inaccuracies, unclear or potentially harmful content, insufficient instructional support, or problems with course delivery or accessibility. We encourage you to include as much detail as possible to support a timely and thorough review. Your grievance will be reviewed directly by Danielle Ciccone and Michele Topel. Any necessary corrective actions will be taken to uphold the quality, integrity, and ethical standards of the training experience.

If you have a grievance about CEs, send a written grievance to Danielle Ciccone at [email protected]. Danielle Ciccone will initiate an investigation and provide an acknowledgment to you within two business days. If you do not receive acknowledgement within two business days, please contact Danielle Ciccone by phone at 818-658-2137 to confirm your written grievance has been received. 

Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy Institute acknowledges the traumatic impact and other harms of violence and discrimination. We oppose oppression in all forms, and aspire to promote access for all, without discriminatory behavior or bias. Ketamine Assisted EMDR Therapy Institute values creating a safe, supportive, inclusive environment for training regardless of an individual's sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, culture, or religion. Please bring any concerns regarding training experiences contrary to these values to the attention of Danielle Ciccone at [email protected], or Michele Topel at [email protected].

Please bring any concerns regarding administration of CE credits and Certificates of Completion contrary to these values to the attention of Danielle Ciccone at [email protected].