Module 10
Facilitator Certification
12-module, 80-hour certification program for PRI Threshold Facilitators. Three certification tiers from Kava Practitioner to Master Facilitator.
Certification Tiers
Level 1 — Kava Practitioner
Prepare and serve kava in group settings; administer PRI assessments; screen for drug interactions.
Level 2 — Threshold Facilitator
All Level 1 + design and lead threshold ceremonies; implement Sacred Masculine Triad sequencing; mentor Level 1 practitioners.
Level 3 — Master Facilitator
All Level 2 + community harm reduction programs; Hawaii ICE crisis context work; train and certify Level 1 and 2 practitioners; contribute to PRI research.
Full Curriculum — 12 Modules
Kava Botany and Taxonomy
4 hrsPiper methysticum classification, noble vs. tudei identification, cultivar recognition, chemotype reading.
Island Origins and Cultural Protocols
6 hrsDeep study of Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Hawaii, and Pohnpei traditions. Sevusevu protocol. Royal kava lineage.
Kavalactone Pharmacology
8 hrsAll 6 major kavalactones: mechanisms, receptor targets, synergies. CYP450 inhibition profile. Reverse tolerance.
Drug Interaction Screening
6 hrs24-substance interaction database mastery. Hard stop identification. Physician referral protocols.
Preparation Methods
4 hrs (practical)Traditional aqueous preparation, straining techniques, dosing calculations, fresh vs. dried protocols.
PRI Assessment Administration
6 hrs5-domain scoring system, intake interview technique, red flag identification, scoring interpretation.
Ceremony Design and Facilitation
8 hrsCircle setup, opening protocols, shell service order, intention setting, group coherence techniques.
Safety and Crisis Response
6 hrsAdverse reaction identification, vasovagal response management, emotional crisis de-escalation, emergency protocols.
The Threshold Doctrine
4 hrsKava as preparation medicine for psychedelic engagement. Sacred Masculine Triad sequencing. MAO-B priming theory.
Hawaii ICE Crisis Context
4 hrsMeth crisis history, harm reduction principles, cultural recovery through 'awa, community facilitator role.
Business and Compliance
4 hrsLegal status by jurisdiction, FDA/GRAS framework, liability considerations, insurance, record-keeping.
Practicum and Certification
20 hrsSupervised facilitation of 5 complete ceremonies with post-session debriefs and mentor evaluation.
Prerequisites
Minimum 10 personal kava sessions documented
Clean drug interaction screening (no hard stops)
Completed PRI self-assessment with score of 70+
Letter of intent describing motivation and community context
Background check clearance
First aid / CPR certification current
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