This course is offered in partnership with Green Flower, the world's most comprehensive, on-demand training platform, built specifically for cannabis professionals.
Overview
Cannabis medicine is a rapidly growing sector of the healthcare industry, yet trusted and credible information is hard to come by. For healthcare professionals seeking a career in cannabis medicine, or looking to add cannabis expertise to their existing practice, this course offers expert, in-depth instruction on the medical properties of cannabis.
Studying Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine will advance your knowledge and practice of cannabis for healthcare providers and enable you (or allied health professionals) to meaningfully engage in patient needs and support.
Online study makes this noncredit course ideal for working professionals or anyone looking to access the most experienced educators and comprehensive cannabis coursework available anywhere. Work on each week’s instructor-led assignments at a time that suits you, as you build your expertise and earn a credible qualification from a recognized institution.
Cannabis 101: History and Practice Across Industries
An in-depth introduction to cannabis, across history, culture and industry. Topics range from botany to business practices, including Cannabis Law and Policy, FDA regulation, and the many challenges that successful cannabis businesses face. Main topics covered in the course include:
- History of Cannabis
- Phytocannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System
- Agriculture and Cultivation
- Enterprise
- Law and Policy
- Cannabis Medicine and Healthcare
- Careers in the Cannabis Industry
Cannabis Medicine and Healthcare I: Essentials of Cannabis Medicine
Main topics covered in the course include:
- History of Cannabis as Medicine
- The Endocannabinoid System and Fundamentals of Cannabis Botany
- Standard Care in Cannabis Medicine
- Strain Selection, Dosing, and Titration in Cannabis Medicine
- Routes and Administration for Cannabis
- Challenges with Dosing, Routes, and Administration
- Regulations and Legal Matters for Cannabis Healthcare Professionals
Cannabis Medicine and Healthcare II: Integrated Clinical Practice
Main topics covered in the course include:
- Advanced ECS and Phytocannabinoids
- Advanced Cannabinoids and Terpenes
- Deciphering Lab Results and Reading Labels
- Pharmacokinetics
- Autoimmune Diseases, Pain, and Inflammation
- Mental Health and Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Geriatrics, Addiction, and Cancer