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An Overview of Medicinal Cannabis

What medicinal cannabis is, how it is produced and classified, and how it is positioned within contemporary clinical practice.

Duration
40 minutes + quiz
Instructor
Prof Kylie O'Brien (Australia)
Level
Module
Enrolment
USD $100
Overview

This course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking a rigorous, evidence-based understanding of an overview of medicinal cannabis. It combines contemporary science, clinical reasoning and international regulatory perspective.

Learning objectives
  • Understand the scientific basis of medicinal cannabis.
  • Interpret the current clinical evidence and its limitations.
  • Apply the evidence responsibly within your regulatory framework.
Curriculum
  1. 01
    Recorded lecture

    A 40-minute lecture delivered by the module educator.

  2. 02
    Assessment quiz

    A short quiz confirming the key learning outcomes.

Who should attend
Medical practitionersNurse practitionersPharmacistsAllied healthResearchers
Frequently asked questions
Is this module part of a course?+

Yes — it is one of the twelve modules in the Foundation Course, which is available in full for USD $500.

Are certificates provided?+

Yes — a certificate of completion is issued for each module.