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An in-depth, foundational self-paced course for healthcare providers
- Fundamentals of cannabis therapeutics
- How to describe the different cannabis compounds — cannabinoids, terpenes and flavonoids, plus how they affect the brain and body’s endocannabinoid system of receptors
- The most common uses of cannabis and methods of administration
- Guiding patients to the most effective dosing strategies for their conditions
- The short- and long-term benefits and risks of therapeutic cannabis use
- Clinical pearls
Best for: doctors, holistic practitioners, chiropractors, nurses, physical therapists, naturopaths, healthcare practitioners
Syllabus
- Welcome! Here’s What You’ll Get From This Course
- Cannabis as Medicine: A Potted History
- A Tour of the Endocannabinoid System: The Body’s Supercomputer
- 5 Key Functions of the ECS: Eat, Sleep, Relax, Forget, and Protect
- Cannabinoids: A Deeper Dive on THC & CBD
- Beyond THC & CBD: Minor Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and the Entourage Effect
- Methods of Administration: Inhalation, Tinctures, Edibles, Topicals, Suppositories
- Risks & Contraindications
- Dosing Strategies
- Laboratory Testing
- Insomnia Case Study
- Can Cannabis Disrupt the Opioid and Benzodiazepine Crises?
- Get Started Now: Essential Resources for Your Practice and for Your Patients
- NEW BONUS SECTION! Clinical Pearls: An Evolving Story
- Look, Watch, Read, Listen: Your Resource Guide
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Course Creators
Dr. Junella Chin
Dr. Chin’s integrative, California-based, aDr. Junella Chin has specialized in holistic medicine for over 15 years. She founded and operated 7 bicoastal integrative cannabis medicine clinics. Through her work, she has created medical cannabis protocols for the industry and internationally accepted methods for cannabinoid formulations, research, education, and training programs.
She is currently a professor at New York University and Syracuse University teaching Cannabis Health and Science; She is also Vice Chairperson for the Cannabis Advisory Board for the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.
Dr. Chin is the author of Cannabis and CBD for Health and Wellness. Her work has been featured in Forbes, LA Times, CNN, Good Morning America, among others.
family practice clinic focused on children with intractable epilepsy, cancer, and autism. Dr. Chin is registered with the New York State Medical Marijuana Program where she treats both children and adults with more than ten years experience.
Dr. Dave Gordon
Dr. Dave Gordon provides medical cannabis and integrative medicine consultations at his practice, with more than twenty years experience. He is board-certified in Internal and Integrative Medicine and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Joe Dolce
Joe Dolce is Founder + CEO of Medical Cannabis Mentor, author of Brave New Weed: Adventures into the Uncharted World of Cannabis and host of the Brave New Weed podcast. He consults to a global array of companies and institutions. He also runs one of New York City’s most highly regarded media and presentation training companies, Joe Dolce Communications.
Testimonials
“Cannabis Therapeutics and Medical Cannabis Mentor’s evidence-based educational resources and clinically tested dosing protocols provide the best resources for practitioner and patient alike to successfully use cannabis to improve health results.”
Kari Thorstensen
Founder and CEO, MBODY360
“I have taken several cannabis courses, but this one was by far the most insightful and modern. The graphics, videos, and references were all well done…Modules were the right length and time-sensitive… The methods of administration class was very useful and the pathophysiology was explained in a way that I have never seen before – very interesting!”
Sara Ryan
Nurse Practitioner, North Star Wellness
“I teach “Introduction to Medical Cannabis” at Stockton University and chose Cannabis Therapeutics as my textbook. it was a great decision! Student feedback has been enthusiastic and positive. The clear explanations of medical cannabis concepts, rich video, and the wealth of cited resources will prepare my students to enter to this fast-growing industry.”
Rob Mejia
Stockton University
“Two dozen Nurse Practitioners took this course and the feedback was unanimously positive: ‘Gave me concrete answers to clinical questions,’ ‘Practical …helped me immediately,’ and ‘Highly applicable to patient assessment/education and recommending’ were a few responses. The course is excellent and the company is a pleasure to work with.”
Adam Bouganim
Namaste Technologies
“A course of this quality that included three in-depth customer service modules would have cost us hundreds of thousands of dollars and endless months to put together. This course was a great investment in the people who work in our dispensaries.”
David Palmieri, COO, Be./iAnthus
FAQ
How long does the course take to complete?
About 4-6 hours, depending on the expertise you bring to the subject
Is it all online?
Yes. Each module is followed by a quiz to deepen your learning
Can I take it in my own time?
Yes. And you can repeat modules as often as you wish
Do I need prior knowledge of cannabis as a medicine?
Not at all. The course provides a solid foundation in all medical cannabis and how to use it effectively
Will I be able to treat patients after taking this course?
That’s up to you, but you will be able to have an educated and informed discussion with most patients about the benefits and risks of using medical cannabis for their conditions
Does it come with a certificate of completion?
Yes!
How long can I keep the materials?
The course lives on our platform forever and is updated regularly
What if I want an in-person private or group follow up session. Do you offer them?
Oh yes. Once you complete this course you are eligible for online coaching, privately or in groups. Email us at hello@medicalcannabismentor.com to learn more
Can I get CME credit by taking this course?
Not this course. But check out our CME: Cannabis Therapeutics for ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education) credits