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Medicinal Cannabis: A Guide for Pharmacy Professionals
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Learn about medicinal cannabis in pharmacy. Explore its uses, administration, mechanism of action, drug interactions, and considerations for special populations in this activity.

Medicinal Cannabis: A Guide for Pharmacy Professionals
Learn about medicinal cannabis in pharmacy. Explore its uses, administration, mechanism of action, drug interactions, and considerations for special populations in this activity.
Nationally & state accredited
Course Features
What you'll learn
Pharmacist Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Describe the endocannabinoid system, endocannabinoids, enzymes, phytocannabinoids, and terpenes
Determine the various uses of medicinal cannabis
Identify the different methods of ingesting cannabis and the benefits and limitations of each method
Explain the use of medical cannabis in various patient population
Pharmacy Technician Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Determine the various uses of medicinal cannabis
Identify the different methods of ingesting cannabis and the benefits and limitations of each method
Describe differences between tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol
Review legal considerations surrounding medical and recreational cannabis use
Course description
This activity aims to assist pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in understanding how cannabis can take its place in the world of pharmacy. It discusses medicinal cannabis’ uses, modes of administrations, mechanism of action, common drug interactions, and considerations for special populations.
Course content
History of Cannabis
Cannabis Uses Outside Medicinal Use
Cannabis and Phytoremediation
The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
Endocannabinoids
Enzymes
Phytocannabinoids: CBD and THC
CB1 and CB2
CBD and THC
Terpenes (terpenoids)
Indica & Sativa
Male vs Female Plant
Medical Cannabis Uses
Medical Cannabis: Available By Prescription
Dronabinol
Nabilone (Cesamet) Oral Capsules
Nabiximols (Sativex)
Epidiolex (cannabidiol)
Medical Cannabis: Modes Of Administration
SMOKING
Vaping
Edibles
Topicals
Oils and Tinctures
Coltyn’s Crue
Special Populations: Pediatrics
Special Populations: Geriatric Patients
Coronary Heart Disease
Contraindications
Patients With Mental Illness
Patients With Kidney Disease
Patients With Hepatic Disease
Other Cautions
Patients With a History of Substance Abuse
Medical Cannabis and Opioids
Drug Interactions With Medical Cannabis
Pregnancy And Lactation
Adverse Effects
Other Physical Effects of Cannabis
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
Overdose
Many Factors Lead to Various Effects of Cannabis
Counseling Patients
Informed and Shared Decision Making
Cannabis Log
Is Cannabis Addictive?
Does Medical Cannabis Save Money?
Recreational Cannabis
2018 Farm Bill
Federal Law
Need for Further Research
Course details
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Instructor
Elaine K. Richer, RPh is a graduate of Long Island University School of Pharmacy. A licensed pharmacist in New Jersey and Florida for over 20 years, she has held leadership roles in three Fortune 500 companies and is the CEO and Founder of MyCureAll
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Accreditations
AchieveCE is an approved provider (Provider #50-20641) of continuing education for occupational therapy professionals.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Medicinal Cannabis: A Guide for Pharmacy Professionals", provides 2 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Clinical Laboratory, Athletic Training, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 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: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Dental Therapist, Psychologist, Speech-Language Pathology Intern, Clinical Laboratory Technician, Audiology Intern, Speech-Language Pathologist - SA, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Audiologist, Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Pharmacist, Social Worker Intern, Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Speech-Language Pathologist Special Volunteer, Audiologist Special Volunteer, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Master Social Worker, Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Dental Hygienist, Certified Nurse Aides, Advanced Dental Assistant, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurses, Athletic Trainer, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Director, Physical Therapy Assistant, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Nurse Practitioner, Dentist, Registered Nurse, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Physical Therapist, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Master's Social Work, Speech-Language Pathologist Ltd, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Certified Nursing Assistant, Audiologist Intern, Registered Social Worker Assistant, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, Registered Dental Assistant, General Dentist, Pharmacy Technician, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Speech-Language Pathologist, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice, Dental Assistant, Audiology Assistant. 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 and CPE Monitor 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
I am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
Very well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
I appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
I really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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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:
Elaine K. Richer, RPh- Content Expert and Faculty
Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner
Marie T. Fluent, DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner
Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner
Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer
Luke Porter – Content Reviewer
Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher
Passing Grade
Participants must achieve a passing score on the activity post-test, which may be 70% or 80%, depending on the course. They must also complete an activity evaluation. There are no time limits and unlimited test-taking attempts. Credits will be reported automatically to CE Broker if your license information is entered correctly in your profile.
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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