DESCRIPTION
This course provides an advanced overview of legal, clinical, and ethical issues associated with Medical Cannabis.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, the learner 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.
Continuing Education Credits
Course is approved for 5.0 CE/Contact Hours to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Florida.
Course Details
Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed.
Tags: 5.0 CE/Contact Hours, Clinical And Ethical Considerations, Clinical Practice, Ethical Considerations, Ethical, Legal And Practice Standards, Florida Board of Nursing, FL BON, Florida Certified Nursing Assistants, FL CNA, Medical Cannabis, Pharmacological