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Medical Cannabis for Healthcare Professionals

Introduction

Cannabis has a long history of recorded medical use, dating back to 2900 BCE. The plant contains several active compounds, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids, that have been studied for their medicinal properties. This course provides an overview of the most important active compounds found in the plant and the clinical research that supports the medical use of cannabis. It reviews the various dosage forms and delivery systems, discusses appropriate dosing and titration, and outlines potential side effects and relative contraindications of cannabis.

Who Should Enrol

Healthcare Professionals

Course Design

This is an online course. Material is presented in the form of digital reading material. Participants have access to all available materials for a period of 12 months from enrolment in the course.

Course Content

Introduction
Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and the Endocannabinoid System
Comparing Cannabinoids
The Endocannabinoid System
Dosage Forms
Administration Methods
Current Evidence for Integrating Cannabis into Clinical Practice
Conditions for Which There is Sufficient or Conclusive Evidence of Efficacy
Other Conditions
Recommendations for Integrating Cannabis into Clinical Practice
Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Safety, and Side Effects
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Cannabis
Safety and Side Effects
COMPASS Study
Driving After Cannabis Use and Reducing Other Risks
Dosing Guidance
Cultivars
Quality Assurance Programs
Production Process
Pre-Release Testing
Assessment
Conclusion
References

Assessment

Participants are assessed by means of a multiple-choice questionnaire following completion of the course content.

Accreditation

Accredited according to the HPCSA’s Medical and Dental Board Guidelines for 3 Clinical CEU’s

Certification

To qualify for a CPD certificate of completion participants should successfully complete the online assessment process.

Course Fee

R 2 950.00 (excluding of VAT)

Scholarships available. Please e-mail africainfo@canopygrowth.com for more info.

Contact

ANNIE NKWANA

Tel: (012) 111 7000
Email: support@ps.studio

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Medical Practice Consulting (MPC) is a subsidiary of The Foundation for Professional Development (registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) as a Private Higher Education Institution (PHEI) in terms of Section 54(1)(c) of the Act and Regulation 16(4)(a)) and a group company of The South African Medical Association (SAMA). MPC is an institutional member of the South African Institute for Health Care Managers (SAIHCM).