DESCRIPTION
This course provides an advanced overview of legal, clinical, and ethical issues associated with Medical Cannabis. By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the historical, current, and projected uses of medical cannabis;
- Describe the position taken by federal, state and other authoritative entities on medical cannabis use;
- List pharmacological uses of medical cannabis, and explain its absorption mechanisms;
- Describe the prevalence and efficacy of medical cannabis use in the clinical setting;
- Compare the risks and benefits associated with medical cannabis use;
- Examine possible employment, insurance and ethical dilemmas stemming from use of medical cannabis and mechanisms for managing such dilemmas.
This program has been approved for Continuing Education for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours by NAB/NCERS—Approval # 20250324-2-A100111-DL.This course applies to the following professions:
- Nursing Home Administrators (all states)
- Residential Care/Assisted Living Administrators (most states)
Learners must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 2.0 CE/Contact Hours, All States, Clinical and Ethical Considerations, Clinical Interventions, Employment Dilemma, Insurance Dilemma, Medical Cannabis, Medical Marijuana, NAB/NCERs Approved, Nursing Home Administrators, Pharmacological, RCFE Administrators, Residential Care Facilities