We wanted to make sure that people could fully grasp the costs of their participation in this program. Since practicum training is required in Oregon, we included it in our pricing. Changes in 2026 at the regulatory level required that all practicum training happen in licensed service centers and that has increased costs going forward. We understand why they made the change, but it made the cost of delivering practicum increase by about 40%.

Additionally, we aim to keep our program competitively priced by working with a small but elite group of instructors, many of whom are also facilitators. This faculty composition allows us to keep our costs lower because we have fewer people to pay to deliver the high quality education you receive in our course.

Take a look at our testimonials to see what folks have had to say about our course or email us if you have some specific questions.

Psilocybin mushrooms remain a schedule 1 controlled substance according to Federal law. The possession or consumption of schedule 1 substances is federally illegal. In Oregon, voters passed two measures in 2020 that changed the legal status of psilocybin in the state.

First, Measure 109 created the Oregon Psilocybin Service which regulates the use of psilocybin for controlled and licensed consumption of psilocybin at a licensed served center and under the care of a licensed facilitator.

Second, Measure 110 decriminalized the possession of many illegal drugs under certain quantities. For psilocybin, the possession of less than 12 grams of psilocybin-containing products is now classified as a civil infraction, similar to a parking ticket, and can carry a maximum fine of $100.

So, simply, psilocybin is legal in Oregon for use in a licensed service center with licensed facilitator and is decriminalized for individual possession in quantities under 12g.

1.) Must be 21 years of age or older
2.) Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
3.) Must be an Oregon resident for the past two years (requirement expires in 2025)
4.) Must pass a criminal background check
5.) Must complete a psilocybin facilitator training program
6.) Must pass the state examination

Usually they are on Tuesday and Thursdays from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Some cohorts may have a different schedule, but the specific class schedule will be visible on the application.

Each week students are responsible for 4-6 hours of asynchronous work. This is a combination of watching videos, reading research papers, writing reflections, answering questions about lecture materials, preparing for in-person mock facilitation, and much more.

You should anticipate working consistently each week outside of class in order to complete the large courseload on time.

No, this program is fully online. You will need a computer and a stable internet connection to be able to participate fully in instruction.

However, all practicum components of the course are conducted in-person at an affiliated service center or during a weekend “intensive” session in Portland, OR.

Usually a four day intensive toward the end of any cohort schedule (though sometimes as a pair of weekends depending on space availability), APL has created a series of in-person activities to train you and give you the opportunity to practice real-world faciliation skills like patient intakes and preparation, de-escalation skills practice and situational challenges, and critical analysis of recorded sessions and videos to highlight best practicies and train the ability to recognize deficiencies in practice. These training opportunities are coupled with activities to help train non-drug induced changes in consciousness like meditation and breath-work.

When an ammenable client is available or if there are students in the training cohort who want to serve as a client for their peers to observe and learn from, APL works with licensed facilitators at a licensed service center to take the client(s) through the whole facilitation experience, start-to-finish, so that students can observe and ultimately discuss and debrief the process. It is not always possible to secure a willing lay-person client, and since taking psilocybin and undergoing a facilitation does not count toward the requisite practicum hours, there are not always students willing to undergo the process. Thus, APL practicums utilize real clients with real facilitation whenever possible, but will always provide the training and skills to practicum students regardless of whether a live client is available or not.

The Oregon Psilocybin Service (OPS) and is a sub-department of the Oregon Health Authority. The OPS was created by Measure 109 in order to administer the new psilocybin program in Oregon and is responsible for approving curricula for educational programs; for granting licenses for facilitators, service centers, and growers; and for interpreting and enforcing the adminstrative rules for psilocybin administration.

Approval from both OPS and HECC are required for psilocybin training programs to grant certificates that allow graduates to be eligible for licensure. To ensure that you will meet license requirements after completing a training program, you should verify that any training program you are considering is approved by both OPS and HECC.

Acadia Professional Learning is OPS approved as of August 2023 and HECC approved as of December 2023.

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) is a department of the Oregon Department of Education responsible for, among other things, approving new career training schools. They have an 8 step process that investigates any new school’s business plan, curricular organization, and techincal paperwork to help ensure success for new schools in Oregon.

Approval from both OPS and HECC are required for psilocybin training programs to grant certificates that allow graduates to be eligible for licensure. To ensure that you will meet license requirements after completing a training program, you should verify that any training program you are considering is approved by both OPS and HECC.

Acadia Professional Learning is OPS approved as of August 2023 and HECC approved as of December 2023.

Yes, APL is an approved training program for Colorado. So if you are interested in licensure in CO instead of in OR, please take a look at the Colorado Course Page and the Colorado FAQ

However, completing this course and successfully applying for your license in Oregon is a pathway toward licensure in Colorado. There is a reciprocal agreement between the two states where Oregon licensees who hold their credential for at least 1 year can apply for licensure in Colorado without any additional training.

At least around $8000**

You will need to pass an approved course like this one: $5500

Materials for your course: $150

License Application Fee to the State: $150

Annual License Fees to the State: $2000

**If you are working with a local service center partner for Practicum, there may be more fees related to completing that practicum. Those fees are set by the service centers and their staff and are subject to change. See the Practicum Info tab for the most current information regarding practicum options.

No, Acadia Professional Learning does not offer scholarships.

Students with a declared financial need can split their tuition payments in two with the first payment due the first week of classes and the second payment due by the end of the seventh week of class.

There is a needs-based private scholarship opportunity offered by the Sheri Eckert Foundation. APL is not affiliated with the foundation, but you can find more information about their scholarship at www.sherieckert.org

It’s an emerging market. As of 2026, many licensed service centers are online, but their client flow and facilitator needs are incredibly varied.

Thinking about how you can build a practice is part of the course work, but it absolutely requires dedication, time, and some creativity in order to establish yourself within the market of existing facilitators.

Interest remains high in psilocybin services, but you will be the driver of your own economic opportunity through digital presence, self-promotion, networking, and classic small-business hustle.

Currently, passing an approved course does not expire. Meaning, once you pass your course, there is no time limit on the validity of your course work. You can apply for a license and pay for it when you’re ready.

No, Oregon law only allows psilocybin administration sessions and the facilitation that occurs concurrently to take place in a licensed service center.

You are not legally allowed to facilitate psychedelic experiences in any other setting, including healthcare facilities, retreat centers, festivals, or private homes unless those places are licensed service centers.

No, like many other licensed professions, your facilitator license is only currently issued by the state of Oregon and only applies within its borders.

Now that Colorado has also created a market for legal psilocybin delivery, once you are licensed in Oregon for 1 year, you can apply for a license in Colorado.

No other states currently have an operational legal delivery model with licensure.