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Medicinal Cannabis for Pharmacy Professionals

This course by industry professionals, provides pharmacists with an understanding of medicinal cannabis and their responsibilities when dispensing it.

$650.00

Medicinal cannabis expertise for pharmacists, guiding patients and dispensing safely.

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Summary:

  • Total CPD Hours: 10
  • Designed for pharmacy professionals to ensure safety and competence.
  • While this course is rather clinically/ prescriber focussed, it is important, as pharmacy professionals, that you understand these mechanisms in order to provide quality patient counselling and knowledgeable support, to ensure patient safety. 
  • This course covers the following National Competency Standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6,  2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,  3.1, 3.2,  3.3, 3.4,  3.5, 3.6,  4.1, 4.2.

Course Description

This course equips pharmacists with the knowledge and skills to confidently advise patients on medicinal cannabis. It explores the science behind cannabis, its therapeutic applications in Australia, and safe dispensing practices. Pharmacists will gain expertise in the endocannabinoid system, dosing, and potential risks to ensure optimal patient care.

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Explain the endocannabinoid system and its function.  
  • Describe the pharmacology and therapeutic effects of medicinal cannabis.
  • Identify potential therapeutic uses of medicinal cannabis in Australia.
  • Explain the safety profile and acute toxicity of cannabis.
  • Outline considerations for treatment, pharmacokinetics, dosing, and titration.
  • Discuss the biological science and physiological interactions of cannabis in the behind medicinal cannabis with the human body and the mechanisms of therapeutic effects.
  • Safely and professionally counsel patients regarding medicinal cannabis use and dispense cannabis products following Australian regulatory
  • Ensure safe and effective use of medicinal cannabis through gaining an understanding of medical cannabis dosing regimens consistent with common disease states, so as to ensure the safe use of medicines.
  • Describe what constitutes poor prescribing and how to engage prescribers in a knowledgeable and professional manner, and when it would be appropriate to report unsafe prescribing practices to the relevant regulatory bodies.

Course Contributors

We gratefully acknowledge the support and collaboration of industry frontrunners in the creation of this course. Their seasoned expertise has guided a curriculum that is both contemporary and rich in value.

This Course is Designed for

  • Pharmacists
  • Nurses
  • Patients
  • Curious Individuals

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Intro and welcome to the pharmacy course

Module 2: What is Cannabis Medicine? (Dr. John Teh)

Module 3: The Ethnopharmacology of Cannabis (Justin Sinclair)

Module 4: The Powers of Hemp (Chloe Jean Teh)

All medical professionals and allied health practitioners should be educated around cannabis use as medicine, even if they are not actively prescribing.

Module 5: THC, CBD and Entourage Molecules (Dr. John Teh)

Module 6: The Endocannabinoid System - Basic (Dr. John Teh)

Module 7: Routes of Administration (Dr. John Teh)

Module 8: Side effects, Interactions & Toxicity (Dr. John Teh)

Module 9: Mitigating common side effects during Titration (Chloe Jean Teh)

Module 10: Medical cannabis: a direct pharmacist perspective

Module 11: Clinical Applications of Medical Cannabis (Dr. John Teh)

This course will further your knowledge and awareness of cannabis medicine, on its journey towards mainstream acceptance.

Module 12: Medical Cannabis Access Pathways and Legal implications (Dr. Gull Herzberg)

Dr Gull Herzberg takes your hand and walks you through- step by step the Australian Medical Cannabis access pathways. SASa, SASb, and authorized prescriber pathway processes are all clearly defined. Additionally, Dr Herzberg reviews current Australian driving regulations and other potential legal implications. Ignorance of regulation is no defence in a court of law. This module arms you with knowledge of the Australian legal process and implications of treating patients with cannabis medicine in Australia.

Module 13: Clinical Application of Medical Cannabis (Dr. John Teh)

Module 14: Cannabis and Driving [bonus content not part of accredited course]

Certification Details

This course is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) as a 10-hour, Group 2 CPD activity.
At the end of each module, you will have a set of questions designed to test the real-world application of your skills.
Upon passing the module assessments, you will earn 10 CPD points equivalent to the time spent studying and reviewing the provided materials.

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Medicinal Cannabis for Pharmacy Professionals

$650.00

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