Cannabis Conundrums: Medical vs. Marijuana
Navigate medical and recreational cannabis use, evolving laws, product types, and healthcare professionals’ role in patient education. This 1-hour course reports credits to CE Broker and/or CPE Monitor for easy compliance.
About this course
Cannabis Conundrums: Medical vs. Marijuana is a 1-hour continuing education (CE) course designed for healthcare professionals seeking clarity on the medical and recreational uses of cannabis. As legalization expands and public interest grows, providers must be equipped to answer patient questions, evaluate cannabis-related treatments, and navigate evolving state and federal regulations.
This course explores the pharmacology of cannabis, including its primary active components—THC and CBD—and their physiological effects. Participants will examine the current evidence supporting cannabis use for various medical conditions, as well as limitations in existing research. The course also highlights product variability, dosing considerations, and common side effects that clinicians should understand when advising patients.
With a focus on practical application, the course emphasizes the importance of effective provider-patient communication about cannabis use. It also outlines the potential drug interactions and safety concerns that may arise with cannabis, especially in medically complex patients.
Key topics include:
Differences between medical cannabis and recreational marijuana
Pharmacologic properties of THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids
Evidence-based therapeutic uses and emerging research
Legal and regulatory considerations affecting practice
Counseling strategies to guide safe, informed cannabis use
Healthcare professionals completing this course will be better prepared to engage in informed, nonjudgmental conversations with patients about cannabis use. This training supports ethical, compliant, and clinically sound decision-making in a rapidly evolving area of care.
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Instructors
Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Experiential Learning for the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Pharmacy (SoP), a faculty member in the WVU School of Medicine Pain Fellowship Program, and a Clinical Pain Management Pharmacist at the WVU Medicine Center for Integrative Pain Management. Dr. Garofoli received his PharmD at the University of Pittsburgh SoP in 2004 and his MBA from Strayer University in 2008. He is board certified in Geriatric Care (BGCP) along with being a certified pain educator (CPE) and certified tobacco treatment specialist (CTTS). He began his career with CVS Health in community pharmacy management, then worked as a Humana Healthcare MTM clinical pharmacist, leading to the development of patient-centered and managed care centered programs and the Safe & Effective Management of Pain state guidelines.
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