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From Stigma to Science: The Evolution of Medical Marijuana and Other Cannabinoids in Healthcare Practice

From Stigma to Science: The Evolution of Medical Marijuana and Other Cannabinoids in Healthcare Practice

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Very in depth and informative course for someone wanting to learn more about the positives and negatives of cannabis

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Dolores C.
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Alot of good information that can used in treatment and for psycho-education.

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Lisa S.
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Great course - learned a lot. New area for me so was very interesting. Look forward to seeing how the research and regulation progresses!

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Melanie A.
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Great information and was easy to understand and was not that time consuming. Finished the course in an hour.

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Hallie P.
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Course

Learn about medical marijuana, CBD, cannabinoids, their effects, and treatment methods in this comprehensive course.

Nationally & state accredited

Dentistry
Nursing

Course Features

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Auto reporting toCPE Monitor
Unlimited course attempts

What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

  1. Describe the differences between THC, CBD, and marijuana.

  2. Identify possible therapeutic effects, side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for use.

  3. Recognize the key elements of the endocannabinoid system.

  4. Distinguish specific parts of the brain affected by marijuana.

  5. Describe the most common differences between cannabis tolerance, dependence, and abuse.

Course description

This course gives an overview of medical marijuana, CBD and other cannabinoids, their effects and the methods of treatment.

Course content

  • Introduction

  • Marijuana Primer ~ Our Bodies Make It

  • Core Elements: Pharmacology And Pharmacokinetics

  • Absorption And Distribution 

  • Distribution

  • Metabolism

  • Elimination

  • Adverse effects and drug interactions

  • Tolerance

  • Therapeutics ~ A Closer Look 

  • Breaking It Down~ A Portal To Reality

  • Anxiety

  • Diabetes

  • Sleep Disorders

  • Chronic Pain 

  • Arthritis

  • Depression 

  • Epilepsy Seizure Disorder

  • Multiple Sclerosis Neuroprotection And Neurodegenerative Disease

  • Glaucoma

  • Nausea And Vomiting

  • Skin

  • Bones 

  • Practice Considerations

  • Cannabis Addiction 

  • Cannabis Withdrawal Syndrome

  • Teaching Us to Take Charge 

  • Vignette

  • Creating Bridges

  • Conclusion

  • References

  • Post-Test

Course details

CE Broker ID20-736210
AGD Number386503 | Course Code: 157
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring

Topics covered

  • Controlled Substances

Instructor

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Peter A. KreckelRPh

Peter A. Kreckel, RPh is a most unique breed of community pharmacist. He is a 1981 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. He has practiced independent community pharmacy for his entire career. He began his teaching career at St. Francis University in 2005, in the Department of Physician Assistant Sciences. For the past 16 years, he has taught Pharmacology to over 700 Physician Assistant Science students in their didactic year. He teaches all disciplines year-round, from Antibiotic therapy to Ob-Gyn.

Ideal CE course for these professions

This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit

Registered Social Worker AssistantClinical Laboratory SupervisorLicensed Nursing AssistantDentistPharmacy TechnicianCertified Respiratory TherapistSpeech-Language Pathologist LtdAudiology AssistantLicensed Vocational NurseRespiratory TherapistLicensed Massage TherapistLicensed Certified Social WorkerAudiologist InternAdvanced Dental AssistantCertified Nursing AssistantSpeech-Language Pathology AssistantDieticianGeneral DentistAdvanced Practice Registered NurseClinical Nurse SpecialistCertified Nurse AidesNursing Assistive PersonnelPhysical Therapy AssistantBachelor's Social WorkerLicensed Masters Social WorkerSocial Worker InternDental Assistant RadiographerHearing Aid SpecialistClinical Laboratory DirectorLicensed Independent Social Worker DualChemical Dependency Counselor AssistantAdvanced Practice Nurse PrescribersRegistered NursePharmacistLicensed Social WorkerSalon OperatorOccupational TherapistLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist SupervisorDietitian - NutritionistAPRN - Certified Nurse MidwifeAudiology InternHearing Aid Specialist/FitterLicensed Clinical Social WorkerChemical Dependency CounselorLicensed Independent Social Worker Advanced PracticeLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistMaster's Social WorkPhysical TherapistExpanded Function Dental AssistantDenturistNurse PractitionerLicensed Psychiatric Technician NurseClinical Laboratory TechnicianDental HygienistSpeech-Language Pathologist - SAAudiologist Special VolunteerPsychiatric NurseLicensed Baccalaureate Social WorkerLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist InternLicensed Independent Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed Mental Health CounselorDental AssistantLicensed Independent Social WorkerSpeech-Language Pathology InternRegistered Nurse PractitionerSpeech-Language Pathologist Special VolunteerPublic Health NurseForensic Nurse-CSADental LabOccupational Therapy AssistantCertified Master Social WorkerDental TherapistExpanded Function Dental AuxiliaryLicensed Practical NurseCertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistCommunity Dental Health CoordinatorRegistered Dental AssistantLicensed Mental Health Counselor InternClinical Laboratory TechnologistNutritionistRegistered Respiratory TherapistRespiratory Care Practitioner Critical CareSpeech-Language PathologistLicensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerCertified Nurse MidwifeLicensed Independent Social Worker Clinical PracticeNursing Home AdministratorLicensed Graduate Social WorkerRespiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical CareRespiratory Care PractitionerAudiologistDental TechnicianAdvanced Practice Nurses

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Counts toward 60 licenses

Florida (FL)

Accreditations

AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for occupational therapy professionals.

  • Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

  • Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

  • Mississippi State Department of Health – Bureau of Professional Licensure for Occupational Therapists

Frequently asked questions

How many CE credits does this course provide?

This course, "From Stigma to Science: The Evolution of Medical Marijuana and Other Cannabinoids in Healthcare Practice", provides 3 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.

Is this course accredited?

Yes, this course is accredited by Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Nutrition, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Laboratory, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Massage Therapy, Chemical Dependency Professionals, Dentistry, Nursing, Mental Health, Pharmacy . AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.

Which professions is this course approved for?

This course is especially relevant for: Registered Social Worker Assistant, Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Dentist, Pharmacy Technician, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd, Audiology Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Audiologist Intern, Advanced Dental Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Dietician, General Dentist, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Aides, Nursing Assistive Personnel, Physical Therapy Assistant, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Social Worker Intern, Dental Assistant Radiographer, Hearing Aid Specialist, Clinical Laboratory Director, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant, Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, Licensed Social Worker, Salon Operator, Occupational Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, Dietitian - Nutritionist, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Audiology Intern, Hearing Aid Specialist/Fitter, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Master's Social Work, Physical Therapist, Expanded Function Dental Assistant, Denturist, Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse, Clinical Laboratory Technician, Dental Hygienist, Speech-Language Pathologist - SA, Audiologist Special Volunteer, Psychiatric Nurse, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Dental Assistant, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Speech-Language Pathology Intern, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer, Public Health Nurse, Forensic Nurse-CSA, Dental Lab, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Certified Master Social Worker, Dental Therapist, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Community Dental Health Coordinator, Registered Dental Assistant, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Nutritionist, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Practitioner Critical Care, Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice, Nursing Home Administrator, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Respiratory Care Practitioner Non-Critical Care, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Audiologist, Dental Technician, Advanced Practice Nurses. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.

How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?

Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.

What is your refund policy?

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.

How long do I have to complete this course?

You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.

Most helpful reviews

Rated 4.4 out of 5 in 1,308 reviews from learners who completed this course.

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  • Verified review
    Very in depth and informative course for someone wanting to learn more about the positives and negatives of cannabis
    Dolores C.
  • Verified review
    Alot of good information that can used in treatment and for psycho-education.
    Lisa S.
  • Verified review
    Great course - learned a lot. New area for me so was very interesting. Look forward to seeing how the research and regulation progresses!
    Melanie A.
  • Verified review
    Great information and was easy to understand and was not that time consuming. Finished the course in an hour.
    Hallie P.

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Requirements & disclosures

Financial Disclosures

This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:

  • Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner, Content Expert and Faculty

  • Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner

  • Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner

  • Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer

  • Luke Porter – Content Reviewer

  • Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher

Requirements for Credit

To earn credit, participants must complete the entire activity, score at least 70% on the post-test, and submit the activity evaluation. The post-test has no time limit and may be taken as many times as needed.

Hardware Requirements

Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+

Software Requirements

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader

Network Requirements

Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection

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