Category: CME Courses

This scientifically-backed medical cannabis CME course educates physicians and medical practitioners of the properties and uses of medical cannabis, the endocannabinoid system, FDA-approved cannabinoid medications, cannabis pharmacogenetics, and the applications of cannabinoids in medical practice. Accredited for AMA Category 1 CME credit for physicians and CNE contact hour credit for nurses, this online video and self-assessment cannabis medical education course is a serious examination of the possibilities and medicinal value of cannabinoids in medical practice.

The CCS provides the most relevant and comprehensive evidence-based information on cannabis and cannabinoids, spanning topics from the plant to policy in a 9-module online learning program. This initiative will provide foundational and practical knowledge that will help inform healthcare practitioners on how to guide patients using cannabis/cannabinoids as a treatment option.

A complete course covering the most important basics for a thorough understanding of the endocannabinoid system and cannabis as medicine as well as the growth and manufacturing process, historical significance, and legal implications of the industry. (8 hour Category 1 CME Course).

This introductory-level course examines the rapidly evolving aspects of medical cannabis use in Canada, and the vital need for healthcare providers to expand their involvement in medical cannabis education for client care. This course is tailored for new and experienced health professionals looking to increase their knowledge on medical cannabis and how it relates to everyday practice.

Fundamentally, this course will provide a grounding in the principles of evidence-based medicine and apply those principles to medical cannabis. This will include an extended introduction into the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations) approach. In addition, the course will systematically examine the evidence for using cannabis for treating pain, spasticity, nausea, sleep, and psychiatric disorders, such as autism, anxiety, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia. Finally, the course will review promising future directions in medicinal cannabis, including both novel cannabinoid medicines and novel treatment applications.

The Cannabis Educator Certificate Program will increase your confidence when communicating with patients about cannabis. In this 12 week online certificate program, learners will gain valuable theory and practical experience in creating education plans for patients. Explore a complete overview of the history and science of medical cannabis while understanding the factors that affect the selection of delivery method. Take your learning and put it to the test with a case study, developing an education plan for your simulated patient and practice your new skills in week 12 at an online workshop.

Please visit our eLearning course Cannabis Education for Health Care Providers to learn more about recreational and medical cannabis, including legal status, types of cannabis, benefits and risks, and evidence-based recommendations.