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Medical Cannabis

Cannabis has emerged as a therapeutic option for medical purposes, and since becoming legal in many states, it is readily available in many retail outlets and dispensaries. With more patients incorporating these new treatments into their daily lives for themselves, family members and even pets, practitioners and dispensers must be prepared with essential knowledge about how cannabis works in the body and its uses.

Our 100% online Medical Cannabis Certificate Program is designed for those who want to understand the medical and therapeutic uses of cannabis in professional medical, retail, e-commerce, and ancillary professions.

Courses in this certificate include:

This course provides a general overview of the cannabis industry covering some historical background and basic concepts of marijuana, hemp, cannabinoids, terpenes, and their effects on humans and animals. Topics include an introduction to cannabis cultivation, extraction and processing methods, cannabis products, safety, regulations, compliance, legalities, and testing. Prerequisite(s): None
In this course, medical and scientific topics related to cannabis and women's health will be covered. After completion of the course, learners will understand the therapeutic applications, benefits, and risks of medical cannabis for women's health issues, including reproductive and menstrual disorders, sexual health and fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Prerequisite(s): None
In this course, medical and scientific topics related to cannabis and men's health will be covered. After completion of the course, learners will understand the current state therapeutic applications, benefits, and risks of medical cannabis for men's health issues, including reproductive system disorders as well as sexual and general health. Prerequisite(s): None
In this course, medical and scientific topics related to cannabis and child and adolescent health will be covered. After completion of the course, learners will understand the therapeutic applications, benefits, and risks of medical cannabis for issues of child and adolescent health, including epilepsy and seizure disorders, behavioral disorders, and skin conditions. Prerequisite(s): None
In this course, medical and scientific topics related to cannabis and the health of the senior population will be covered. After completion of the course, learners will understand the therapeutic applications, benefits, and risks of medical cannabis for seniors. Health issues associated with aging, including how cannabis impacts immunity and aging, chronic disease and pain, and medication interactions will also be examined. Prerequisite(s): None
In this course, all the steps to formulate cannabis products from herbal cannabis at home will be covered, including how to select other botanicals for addition, if desired. After completion of the course, learners will be able to apply their knowledge of medical cannabis and product formulation for the development of useful cannabis-based therapies. Prerequisite(s): None
The course provides an overview on how cannabinoids affect animals' health and well being. Topics discussed include health management and pain prevention for small and large animals, including canine, feline, and equines; Learners will understand the therapeutic applications, benefits, and risks of medical cannabis in pet care. After the course is completed, learners will be able to make a determination of how the cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid system in animals, and how this relates to the therapeutic effects. Learners will be able to assess dosing and application methods of cannabinoid formulations in small and large animals. Prerequisite(s): None
This course will focus on newly emerging botanical extracts that are gaining momentum in the nutraceutical supplement market. Topics include kratom, psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca (DMT), mescaline and ibogaine. At the completion of this course, learners will be able to understand and converse with industry experts of the rapidly emerging, legal and illegal marketplace for psychotropic and psychedelic herbal medicine in the new age of mental, physical, and emotional healthcare. Prerequisite(s): None
This course covers the legal and regulatory landscape of cannabis products, including the complex relationship between the states and the federal government. At the completion of the course, students will have a basic understanding of federal and state laws that regulate cannabis products, as well as an understanding of the relevant federal administrative agencies. Prerequisite(s): None
In this course, medical and scientific topics related to therapeutic uses, delivery methods, and bioavailability of medical cannabis will be covered. Topics include how major and minor cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid system. Furthermore, the entourage effect, dose-response relationships, drug tolerance, side effects, dependence, and biomedical ethical considerations will be discussed. The medicinal, health, and wellness benefits of major and minor cannabinoids, terpenes, and endocannabinoids and how these relate to adaptogens and homeostasis will be covered. Prerequisite(s): While there are no prerequisites, a background or education in a medical/health/science field is recommended.
In this course, medical and scientific topics related to cannabis and how it can be used in palliative care will be covered. Topics covered include pain management, side effect management of conventional treatments, and wasting syndrome. After completion of the course, learners will understand the therapeutic applications, benefits, and risks of medical cannabis in the contexts of palliative and (specifically) cancer care. Prerequisite(s): None

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