Medical Cannabis: Clinical and Ethical Considerations (RCFE and RN) – 2.0 CE/Contact Hours

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

This course is approved for 2.0 CE/Contact Hours for:

• California RCFE Administrators
• California Nurses (RN, LVN, LPN) (CA BRN)

Course Details

Learners must pass the final quiz with 80% or more; the final quiz may be re-taken as often as needed.

This course is approved for Laws and Regulations under the following Core of Knowledge: Laws, Regulations, Policies, and Procedural Standards Impacting RCFE.

Per California Department of Social Services regulations, navigation within these courses is restricted. Each slide must be viewed in its entirety before advancing to the next slide. Learners must view each slide and click the next button to advance in the course.

In accordance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, continuing education credits for California RCFE Administrators cannot exceed a total of ten (10) hours per calendar day—whether earned through in-class or interactive online formats. Coursework completed beyond the 10-hour per day limit will not be applied toward renewal requirements nor accepted by California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Administrator Certification Section (ACS).

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