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.
Course is approved for 5 CE/Contact Hours to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Florida. Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.