Medicinal Marijuana Nursing CE Course

Medicinal Marijuana Nursing CE Course is organized by Western Schools and will be held from Apr 16, 2018 - Apr 30, 2021. This Conference has been approved for a maximum of 5.00 Contact Hours.

Description:
The emerging climate of medical marijuana now calls for healthcare professionals to be knowledgeable of the plant and its inherent characteristics. State regulatory challenges differ and in order to guide patients who often have questions related to the risk/benefits of this plant, nurses need to understand the different extractions and their properties. The course highlights the botanical perspective and strives to teach nurses about the plant and its origin in healthcare. This information is foundational in better understanding the medical applications of cannabis.

Course Highlights:
• Recreational versus medicinal use
• Botanical background and cultural history
• The endocannabinoid system and FDA-approved cannabinoids
• Therapeutic uses and clinical research
• Federal and state marijuana laws
• Cannabis use disorder
• Prescribing considerations for patients using medicinal marijuana.

Course Objectives:
• Distinguish medicinal marijuana (Cannabis sativa) from recreational marijuana and the use of hemp.
• Discuss the state of pharmaceutical drug development from the marijuana plant and its potential applications in nursing care, behavioral health, and medical treatment.
• Summarize the state of the science concerning the best clinical research evidence for the use of marijuana in the treatment of disease, including supportive and complementary care.
• Identify the current status of the legalization of marijuana for medicinal and recreational use and its impact on healthcare systems.
• Review the emerging issues for community health and education related to marijuana use and the expansion of legalization/decriminalization for medicinal and recreational purposes