Although Cannabis remains a Schedule I Drug under U.S. federal law, at the start of 2020, 33 states — and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico — have medical marijuana programs, giving legal access to 2/3 of Americans. Eleven of those states and DC also have adult-use cannabis laws on the books. Due to the lack of knowledge of the legality of discussing medical marijuana, medical professionals are frequently hesitant to discuss medical cannabis with patients.
Online Medical Cannabis Courses for Patients
In the U.S. sales of medical cannabis are growing 35% year-over-year. More and more people realize they can get serious relief from the plant. Today, patients have to educate their health care providers on the dosage and benefits of medical cannabis since most medical professionals lack knowledge and training on the plant medicine.
The Cannabis 101 Course addresses the basic science of “why” cannabis works with our own Endocannabinoid System (ECS), differences between CBD and THC, the laws and types of available products You’ll understand the many ways to medicate and why cannabis works for so many ailments.
an ancient plant FOR modern healing
We offer additional medical cannabis courses starting at $29. Courses cover Pain Management, Glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, and cannabis topicals. Scroll down to check out the course descriptions and start learning today.
medical cannabis for ptsd $49
this course is for Patients, patient allies, & the medical cannabis-curious.
- Learn the medical definition of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its symptoms, statistics about the condition, and get an overview of the medications traditionally used to treat PTSD and their side effects. Learn the best practices for using medical marijuana to treat PTSD (backed by scientific studies that show the effectiveness of cannabis on the condition). In supplemental information, you will learn about Dr. Sue Sisley and her work studying the effects of cannabis on PTSD.
- This course takes 2 hours to complete.
After Completing this course you will be able to:
- Define PTSD and recognize its symptoms
- Learn best practices for using medical cannabis for PTSD treatment
- Find current research about the positive impact of medical cannabis
- Identify pharmaceuticals traditionally prescribed for PTSD and their side effects
- Talk to medical professionals about the benefits of medical cannabis
course overview
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Symptoms of PTSD may include a persistent, heightened experience of alarm and distress, and a failure of memory extinction processes to diminish the emotional impact of traumatic memories.
Nearly everyone will experience a range of reactions after trauma, yet most people recover from initial symptoms naturally. Those who continue to experience problems may be diagnosed with PTSD.
Did you know that women are twice as likely as men to develop PTSD? Did you know there is an emerging body of evidence demonstrating the important role the CB1 receptor and endocannabinoid signaling, in the extinction of adversive memories? Did you know that the anecdotal evidence provided by veterans who have had a positive impact on the severity of their PTSD condition with the use of medical marijuana, has fueled research for cannabis and PTSD?
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medical cannabis topicals
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Cannabis-infused topical products are hitting the market. Transdermal products allow users to experience the therapeutic benefit of medical cannabis without “high” sensations or other psychotropic effects associated with other delivery methods.
This course examines how topicals are used, the science of how they work, and the best topical products for specific relief.
topical relief
The course also discusses why cannabis topicals are finding such mainstream success with patients, and how they may pave the path for greater cannabis acceptance within the medical community. The course takes 1 hour to complete and costs $29.
medical cannabis for pain management
pain research
This course explains how medical marijuana helps patients manage pain and reduce traditional prescription medications (including opioids) to manage their pain.
Learn the pain disorder categories and pain scales. Learn the differences between intractable and chronic pain and hear from doctors researching new applications.The course takes 1 hour to complete and costs $29.
pain management
Additional white paper research, definitions and statistics related to pain and pain management will be presented. And you will see a patient story video and learn how medical cannabis helps her through her day to day struggles.
MEDICAL CANNABIS FOR GLAUCOMA PATIENTS
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Learn about Glaucoma as a condition that affects more than 60 million people worldwide - a leading cause of blindness. Learn about the symptoms and statistics of the condition, traditional medical treatments and side effects.
GLAUCOMA relief
Peer-reviewed and white paper research is included in this module to discuss best practices for using medical marijuana for treating Glaucoma.
The course takes 1 hour to complete and costs $29.
MEDICAL CANNABIS FOR HIV/AIDS
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Learn about HIV/AIDS and research that shows medical marijuana can have a positive effect on symptoms related to HIV/AIDS. Additional peer-reviewed research shows smoking and/or vaporizing cannabis can alleviate nausea and increase appetite, having a positive impact on symptoms of HIV/AIDS and patients' experience.
expert dr. donald abrams
The online course begins with a video from Dr. Donald Abrams, a leading expert on HIV/AIDS-related research. Dr. Abrams explains key medical marijuana concepts and discusses his experience with and HIV/AIDS patients.
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Online Medical Cannabis Courses
patient advocacy
Our courses will enable you to confidently speak to medical professionals and advocate for yourself or others. Solid, research-backed information will give patients and their advocates confidence when researching their treatment options.
Trusted Medical Knowledge
Courses include online and print resources you can use to share with your medical providers. Research-based studies, white papers and doctors currently active in medical cannabis treatment.
Learn anytime anywhere
Enrollment in any online course allows you to start and stop at any time. Students completing our courses get permanent access to their student dashboard to revisit the content anytime, anywhere.
CANNABIS LEGALIZATION IN THE UNITED STATES
