Interested in learning more about medical cannabis?

Course: Cannabis 101

This course provides learners with an opportunity to establish a baseline knowledge of what cannabis is, where it came from, how it interacts with the human body and how to legally access cannabis.

Topics of study

  • History of Cannabis, Introduction to Endocannabinoid System, Terminology, Species
  • Medical Benefits of Cannabis, Potential Risks and Harms of Cannabis
  • Methods of Administration, Canadian LP System and Cannabis Law
  • Accessing Medical Cannabis - Clinics/Scripts

Ideal Candidates for this course

  • Individuals: seeking a general knowledge of cannabis
  • Medical Practitioners: interested in developing a basic understanding of cannabis to better serve their patients
  • Employees: Who manage or engage with cannabis consumers in the workplace or who are responsible for the development of workplace policy and need a general knowledge of cannabis

Course: Patient Education

This course provides learners with a view into the typical experiences of cannabis consumers, both medical and non-medical, and addresses some of the most common questions related to cannabis consumption.

Topics of study

  • Benefits of Medical Cannabis, Addressing Questions or Concerns, Understanding Dosing & Titration
  • How to Order Cannabis, Methods of Consumption, What to expect with medical cannabis

Ideal Candidates for this course

  • Individuals: Who consume medical cannabis and would like to understand how to best manage their experience
  • Families & Caregivers: Responsible for developing public or corporate policies regarding cannabis
  • Medical Practitioners: interested in how cannabis patients are informed and educated on their use of cannabis

Course: Cannabis in the Workplace

This course provides learners with an understanding of the medical benefits of cannabis, the associated potential risks and explores employer responsibilities including their duty to accommodate and resources to assist in the development sound workplace policy.

Topics of study

  • Duty to accommodate, Updating alcohol and drug policies
  • Managing problematic use and dependence

Ideal Candidates for this course

  • Policy Makers: Responsible for developing public or corporate policies regarding cannabis
  • Employees: Who are required to complete workplace training to better understand how cannabis may impact them, their colleagues, their employer and the performance of workplace duties