Medicinal Cannabis : Health Care Professionals in Cannabis Dispensaries

This module, Medicinal Cannabis: Health Care Professionals in Cannabis Dispensaries, will present information on the health care professional in the medicinal cannabis dispensary. Topics will include:

  • The value of a health care professional in the dispensary
  • Best practices for the patient consultation in the dispensary
  • Recommending cannabis products to patients
  • The importance of clinical data collection in dispensaries

Although certain states have legalized marijuana for medical and/or recreational use, marijuana remains a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substance Act.  The growing, sale, distribution or use of marijuana therefore remains illegal under federal law.  Use of marijuana for research is permitted subject to specific federal requirements.  These educational courses do not provide legal advice with respect to marijuana.  Physicians and other healthcare providers are encouraged to consult their own legal counsel in regards to specific legal issues and risks with respect to marijuana.  

 

The purpose of this seminar is to provide evidenced based information in regards to medical marijuana and does not endorse or oppose its use.

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Learning Objectives & Target Audience

  • Explain the role of health care professionals in medicinal cannabis dispensaries
  • Describe the typical dispensary interaction between the clinician and the patient
  • Discuss the value of clinical data collection and analysis within dispensaries
  • Summarize patient education about use of cannabis and methods of administration
  • Discuss best practices for recommending medicinal cannabis forms, strains, ratios, dosages in the dispensary
  • Describe the working relationship among recommending clinicians, dispensary staff, and patients
This course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of patients who may benefit from medicinal cannabinoids.
 
If you are seeking Pennsylvania certification as a recommender or HCP working in a Pennsylania dispensary, click here
Module Issue Date: 06/01/2018   Module Expiration Date: 05/31/2020

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    Additional information
    Jefferson Content Development By: 
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC)
    Institute of Emerging Health Professions
    Jefferson College of Population Health
    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH)
    Content Areas: 
    Patient Safety
    Course Format: 
    Online Activity
    Course summary
    Available credit: 
    • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 0.75 Attendance
    • 0.75 CNE
    • 0.75 ACPE
    • 0.75 ACPE-T
    Course opens: 
    05/31/2018
    Course expires: 
    05/31/2020
    Cost:
    $45.00
    Rating: 
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    Planners and Presenters:

    Alex Capano, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC
    Senior Fellow, Institute of Emerging Health Professions
    Thomas Jefferson University
    Philadelphia, PA

    Charles Pollack, MA, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FAHA, FESC, FCPP
    Associate Provost for Innovation in Education
    Director, Jefferson Institute of Emerging Health Professions
    Director, The Lambert Center for the Study of Medicinal Cannabis and Hemp
    Associate Dean for CME and Strategic Partner Alliances
    Thomas Jefferson University
    Philadelphia, PA

    Rachel Schepart, RPh
    Regional Manager
    NY Dispensary Sales & Operations
    PharmaCannis, LLC
    Buffalo, NY

    Judy Spahr, MPH, MLS, MEd, CCRC, CCRP
    Administrative Director, The Lambert Center for the Study of Medicinal Cannabis and Hemp
    Thomas Jefferson University
    Philadelphia, PA

    Disclosure link: 
    To view the conflict of interest for this course, please click here

    This course is open to all interested learners. If you are seeking CE credit, the accreditation requirements for successful completion are: You must register and complete the entire online program, viewing the video in its entirety, obtaining a successful post test score of at least 80%, and completing the online evaluation, in order to receive full credit for this course.  Once these components are completed, you will immediately be able to access your CE Certificate.

    If you have any questions, please contact us at JeffersonCPD@jefferson.edu.

    ACCREDITATION INFORMATION

    PHYSICIANS
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
     

    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    NURSES
    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    Contact Hours: RN participants who successfully complete this activity will be awarded maximum 0.75 contact hour.

    Non-endorsement of products: Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing nursing education activities only and does not imply Pennsylvania State Nurses Association or ANNC Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial products.

    PHARMACISTS
    The Jefferson College of Population Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.
     

    This knowledge based program ( 0079-9999-18-017-H04-P) is acceptable for 0.75 hour of continuing pharmacy education credit. Statements of Credit indicating hours/CEUs will be uploaded to CPE Monitor within 60 days following program for participants who complete this activity and submit required participant information, including evaluation, pre/post-test, NABP # and DOB.

     
    PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

    The American Academy of Physician Assistants accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

    ALL OTHER INDIVIDUALS
    A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to all others.

    If you have any questions regarding CE credits for this particular course, please contact us at JeffersonCPD@jefferson.edu.

    Available Credit

    • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    • 0.75 Attendance
    • 0.75 CNE
    • 0.75 ACPE
    • 0.75 ACPE-T

    Accreditation Period

    Course opens: 
    05/31/2018
    Course expires: 
    05/31/2020

    Price

    Cost:
    $45.00
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