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New Jersey State Required Cannabis Course
In 2022 the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission mandated that all plant touching operators and participants in the state’s industry must undergo a background check and take a required cannabis course. The NJ State Required Cannabis Handler Course is the official course which all cannabis workers must pass to remain compliant with New Jersey state law. This online class ensures that cannabis employees are educated and informed.
The badging and compliance process applies to all cannabis-handling employees. The NJCRC (New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission) has mandated that employees must undergo a background check and complete the required educational course within 90 days of their first day of employment, and employers must provide evidence that employees are taking a required course when their company’s SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) are reviewed by a State compliance officer.
The NJ State Required Cannabis Handler Course satisfies this educational course requirement. Companies who have multiple employees should consider securing a site license- a yearly agreement that will allow all employees to take the course on an ongoing basis. Contact Rob Mejia at rob@ourcommunityharvest.com for more details. NB: Badging and mandatory course requirement regulations are spelled out in Administrative Code 17:30-8.1.
Topics Covered in Course
The topics which are covered in this course include:
- History of cannabis use, prohibition, and legalization
- Common cultivation techniques and strain/cultivar varieties
- Chemotypes of cannabis
- Packaging, labeling, and advertising
- Cultivation and manufacturing processes
- Health education regarding the risks of cannabis use and over-use, including cannabis dependency
- The medical use of cannabis
- Laws and regulations pertaining to cannabis
Images from the Course
Course´s Introduction Video
Module 4 Portrait
Packaging product
Final message in each module or section
Syllabus
- Introduction to the NJ Cannabis Industry
- Module 1: History of Cannabis Use, Prohibition, and Legalization
- Module 2: Common Cultivation Techniques and Strain/Cultivar Varieties
- Module 3: Chemotypes of Cannabis
- Module 4: Packaging, Labeling, and Advertising
- Module 5: Cultivation and Manufacturing Processes
- Module 6: Cannabis Use Risks and Contraindications
- Module 7: The Medical Uses of Cannabis; NJ Medical Uses of Cannabis
- Module 8: Laws and Regulations Pertaining to Cannabis, Including the Act and This Chapter
Course Creators
Rob Mejia, Professor, Stockton University, Cannabis Studies
Rob Mejia is a Professor at Stockton University where he teaches the Introduction to Medical Cannabis, Preparation for Cannabis Internship and Social Justice and Cannabis classes. As one of the leads for the hemp and cannabis internship program, he has helped place dozens of students in valuable internships and jobs. He is often called upon to speak about cannabis at events and to diverse audiences.
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.
FAQ
Does this course satisfy the State of New Jersey’s educational course requirement for cannabis handling employees in the New Jersey cannabis industry?
Yes! The NJ State Required Cannabis Handler Course fulfills the requirement for cannabis industry employees in the State of New Jersey by providing learners with all of the essential cannabis knowledge needed to become an informed and savvy employee in the cannabis space.
How long does the course take to complete?
About 3-6 hours, depending on the level of expertise you’re starting out with.
Is it all online?
Yes and each module is followed by a quiz to certify your learning. You must score 80% or higher on each quiz to move onto the following module.
Can I take it in my own time?
Yes. And you can repeat modules as often as you like.
Do I need prior knowledge of cannabis?
No, but it may help you move through the course more quickly. The purpose of the course is to equip you with the essential cannabis knowledge required to work in the NJ cannabis industry.
Does it come with a certificate of completion?
Yes! This document is required by the state of New Jersey to work in the cannabis industry. When a learner completes the course they should alert their employer.
How long can I keep the materials?
For one year. After the first year, cannabis plant touching employees are required to take further cannabis education courses. Contact Rob Mejia at rob@ourcommunityharvest.com to find out about other online courses we offer!