Medical Marijuana

Course Description & Information:

• Marijuana, and cannabinoids in general, are quickly moving from the taboo realm to that of a multitude of potential legitimate medical applications. This course will discuss the demographics of “legalized pot,” its historic anecdotal uses, and its current-day applications in several disease states. In addition, there will be discussion regarding some unrealized, but potentially beneficial clinical uses.
• Pharmacist information: ACPE UAN: 0826-9999-17-023-L01-P, IRD: 5-1-2017. Knowledge based activity.

• Explain what “marijuana” is.
• Differentiate between “marijuana” and “cannabinoids”.
• Discuss the historical uses of marijuana.
• Identify the mechanisms of action of cannabinoids, both for recreational and medical uses.
• Explain the pharmacology of cannabinoids pertaining to their potential medical applications.
• Project some potential future uses of medical marijuana.

Course Credit: 2 Contact Hours

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Who Should Attend:

Pharmacists, Dietitians, Nursing professionals (2 nursing pharmacology hours), Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy professionals, and other medical professionals.

Certificate Requirements:

• Full attendance.
• Completion of course post-test (70%) and evaluation.

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