Medical Marijuana: Clinical and Ethical Considerations – 5.0 CEUs/contact hrs

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This course provides an advanced overview of legal, clinical, and ethical issues associated with Medical Marijuana. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: explain the historical, current, This course provides an advanced overview of legal, clinical, and ethical issues associated with Medical Marijuana. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: explain the historical, current, and projected uses of medical marijuana; describe the position taken by federal, state and other authoritative entities on medical marijuana use; list pharmacological uses of medical marijuana, and explain its absorption mechanisms; describe the prevalence and efficacy of medical marijuana use in the clinical setting; compare the risks and benefits associated with medical marijuana use; examine possible employment, insurance and ethical dilemmas stemming from use of medical marijuana and mechanisms for managing such dilemmas. Course is approved for 5 CEUs/contact hours to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) in Florida. Must pass final quiz with 80% or more; may re-take as often as needed. Course will be updated or discontinued on or before July 31, 2019.