Experts urge competency-based training, not a single new credential, for psychedelic care

Sep 14, 2026

Clinicians, educators and program founders at the FDA hearing pushed for competency-based accreditation, supervised practicums and interprofessional teams to ensure safety and access as psychedelic medicines enter clinical use.

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At an FDA public hearing on potential therapeutic uses of psychedelic drugs, clinicians and educators emphasized that workforce readiness must focus on demonstrable competencies and supervised practice rather than a single, costly credential that would limit access.

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