T4HC HCP/Pharmacists Advanced Course
The Health Care Practitioners (HCP) Medical Cannabis Certification online course is a series of modules designed to teach professionals what they need to know about the various aspects of medical cannabis. Your learning will be enhanced by video explanations from medical experts and engaging infographics providing value to anyone wanting to better understand…
- Appropriate for all knowledge levels
- Complete in 6 hours
- Expert-driven content
What You’ll Learn
The Health Care Practitioners (HCP) Medical Cannabis Certification offers cannabis education that provide you with the fundamentals of cannabis science to support your current knowledge and skillset, allowing you to enter the medical cannabis industry as a certified professional who is prepared to successfully advise patients.
If you work in a medicinal cannabis provider or are looking to enter the sector, this material will support you in your day-to-day role and provide salient talking points you can use in your patient interactions. With up-to-date information on cannabis science and insight into how cannabis has helped patients across the world, this course will leave you more knowledgeable about cannabis and better prepared to educate the cannabis-curious community around you.
This certification also includes video testimonials from scientists and medical experts, downloadable infographics, and additional visuals to support the written content. The education is followed by an exam, and upon passing, you will receive your official certification.
Course Materials Include
- Scientific Research
- Beautiful Graphics
- Additional Videos
Course Syllabus
Module 1 – The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
- Introduction of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
- Largest Receptor System
- ECS – Video Explainer
- Newly Discovered
- Chemical Bridge to All Bodily Functions
- Homeostasis
- Healthy Body = Healthy ECS
- ECS – Downloadable Graphic
- Dr Jake Felice – What is the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)? Video Interview
- Largest Neurotransmitter System of all “the body’s supercomputer”
- 1964 discovery of THC and CBD – Raphael Mechoulam, Ph.D and Yehiel Gaoni, Ph.D
- The Scientist – video regarding Raphael Mechoulam, Ph.D discoveries
- Allyn Howlett, Ph.D – Isolating THC in the brain – 1998
- No cannabinoid receptors in the cardiac and respiratory centers of the brainstem therefore no overdose from cannabis
- Raphael Mechoulam, Ph.D found in 1992, brain chemical that mirrors the effects of THC
- Two brain chemicals – anandamide, Sanskrit word “ananda” brain chemical that mimics THC and CBD, 2-Arachidonoylglycerol, which they named 2-AG.
- Endogenous Molecules “endocannabinoids”.
- CB1 receptors, and CB2 receptors
- Cannabinoids and how they attach to receptors
- CB1 receptors
- Located in the central nervous system and affect many brain functions including movement, anxiety, stress, fear, pain, appetite, reward, and motor control
- CB2 receptors
- CB2 receptors control the release of cytokines, immuno-regulatory proteins, that are linked to inflammation during illness or after injury.
- Retrograde Inhibition
- Lack of education on the Endocannabinoid System
- Clinical Studies
- At a Glance – Downloadable Infographic
- Homeostatsis
- Humand Thriving Behavior and the ECS
Module 2 – Delivery Systems
- Inhalation: Smoking vs. Vaporization
- In the News Discussions
- Cannabis Flower vs. Concentrate
- Different Concentrate Consistencies
- Extraction Methods
- Winterization
- Concentrates Using Solvents
- Solventless Concentrates
- Edibles, Oral Mucosal, Topicals and Suppositories
- The Role of the Medical Provider
- The Role of the Dispensary: Experts within the Dispensary
Module 3– Patient Centered Dosing
- Considerations Before Medicating with Cannabis
- Set and Setting
- Drug-Drug Interactions
- Relative Contraindications
- Youth Under 25
- Patients and Cardiac Conditions
- Patients with Psychiatric Diagnoses
- Immunocompromised Patents
- Biphasic Effect
- Finding the Appropriate Dose
- Recommended Ratios for Specific Illnesses
Why This Course Matters
Evidence-Based Approach
Dr. Russo’s expertise ensures that every aspect of this cannabis education course is grounded in scientific rigor. Say goodbye to myths and misinformation—our curriculum is built on peer-reviewed research and 28 years of clinical cannabis experience. Each module is complete with peer-reviewed article references for those who want to take a deeper look.
Comprehensive Understanding
Whether you’re a physician, healthcare professional, caregiver, patient, or industry insider, this cannabis education course equips you with essential knowledge. From the basics of cannabis to the intricacies of the endocannabinoid system, we cover it all.
Safety First
Learn how to use cannabis safely and effectively. We demystify dosing, interactions, and potential risks, empowering you to make informed decisions.
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