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Medical Cannabis for Pharmacy Professionals (gift)

This peer-developed course empowers you to confidently guide patients seeking medicinal cannabis and navigate dispensing protocols.

$650.00

Become a medicinal cannabis expert for pharmacists, guiding patients and dispensing safely.

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Summary:

  • Total Hours: 10+
  • Total Modules: 14
  • A 10-hour course featuring numerous modules dedicated to cannabis medicine.
  • Designed for pharmacy professionals to ensure safety and competence.
  • Content meticulously curated by globally recognised cannabis clinicians.
  • Topics encompass the endocannabinoid system, cannabis history, pharmacology, and legal aspects.
  • Each module concludes with assessment questions, and successful completion leads to a certificate of completion

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:
  • Therapeutic properties: Understand the potential of medicinal cannabis for various conditions.
  • Dispensing protocols: Gain practical tips on dispensing medicinal cannabis products.
  • Endocannabinoid system: Learn about the body's natural cannabis receptors and their role.
  • Clinical applications in Australia: Discover how medicinal cannabis is used in Australian healthcare.
  • Safety and dosing: Explore potential risks and best practices for dosing and titration.

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

Module 12: 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 13: 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 14: Clinical Application of Medical Cannabis (Dr. John Teh)

Certification Details

At the end of each module, you will have a set of questions designed to test the real world application of your skills. By passing the end of module tests, you will have earned CME points equivalent to the time spent studying and reviewing the provided materials.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded a Certificate for the Basic Cannabis Course stating your hours completed.

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Medical Cannabis for Pharmacy Professionals (gift)

$650.00

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