Medical Cannabis clinicians society United Kingdom Mastery of Medical Cannabis Certification
The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society United Kingdom Mastery of Medical Cannabis Certification is an online course designed to teach professionals what they need to know about the various aspects of medical cannabis. Your learning will be enhanced by video explanations from medical experts and engaging infographics providing value to anyone wanting to better understand the science and utilization of medical cannabis.
This course is particularly well suited to those in patient-facing roles, including dispensary personnel and medical professionals, but also is an excellent educational tool for patients. Regardless of your specific job description, this science based foundational educational course will ensure that you are a well-informed medical professional, dispensary employee and or medical cannabis patient.
The Mastery course will provide you with you an understanding of the legal framework surrounding cannabis in the United Kingdom and beyond. You will discover the fundamentals of the cannabis plant and learn about the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) and how cannabis works in our bodies.
- Appropriate for all knowledge levels
- Complete in 6 hours
- Expert-driven content
What You’ll Learn
The Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society United Kingdom Mastery of Medical Cannabis Certification offers cannabis education that provide you with the fundamentals of cannabis science to support your current knowledge and skillset, allowing you to enter the medical cannabis industry as a certified professional who is prepared to successfully advise patients.
The Mastery of Medical Cannabis Certification consists of educational modules designed to teach medical cannabis professionals’ pertinent details that relate to, and enhance understanding of, their everyday work activities. This curriculum is supportive to those serving in a wide array of medical cannabis positions including specialist prescribers, GP’s, pharmacist prescribers, nurse prescribers, pharmacy staff, psychiatrists, phycologists, patient facing clinical and pharmacy staff.
If you work in the medical cannabis sector this material will support, you in your day-to-day role and provide salient talking points you can use in your customer interactions. With up-to-date information on cannabis science and insight into how cannabis has helped patients across the world, this course will leave you more knowledgeable about cannabis and better prepared to educate the cannabis-curious community around you.
If you support a cannabis cultivator, producer, manufacturer, or ancillary business, our Mastery of Medical Cannabis Certification will prepare you for the nuanced complexity of the cannabis industry. You will walk away with a deeper understanding of how UK laws impact your company and how you can stay compliant throughout your daily tasks and objectives.
If you are a cannabis clinician, this course will help guide you to better interactions with the people you support. You need to have accurate information at your fingertips so you can communicate well about medical cannabis, and that is what you will find in this course. The Mastery of Medical Cannabis Certification guides you through many concepts surrounding the therapeutic application of cannabis, ranging from dosing to product selection to more specific science about cannabinoids and how they engage with the endocannabinoid system.
The course begins by detailing the legality of cannabis in the UK breaking down what this means for medical cannabis professionals. Next, students will learn about the basics of the cannabis plant, the Endocannabinoid System, and how cannabinoid receptors work within our bodies. Additional modules cover important topics, including but not limited to: how to medicate with cannabis, inhalation versus ingestion, contraindications, and dosing considerations for specific illnesses.
This certification also includes video testimonials from scientists and medical experts, downloadable infographics, and additional visuals to support the written content. Once you have completed the modules you will be asked to pass an exam. Upon passing, you will receive your official certificate.
Course Materials Include
- Scientific Research
- Beautiful Graphics
- Additional Videos
Course Syllabus
Module 1 – United Kingom Legal Landscape
- Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
- Cannabis Based Medicinal Products for Use in Humans
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
- 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act
- 2016 Psychoactive Substances Act
- The Misuse of Drugs Regulations
- Guidance Drug Licensing Factsheet
- General legislative position and existing licensing arrangements
- Low-THC industrial hemp licensing
- Use of non-controlled parts of the cannabis plant
- General licensing principles and interaction with other agencies
- Impact of differing control status overseas and regulatory status
- Control status of cannabis and cannabinoid containing products in the UK
- Cannabidiol and its control status
- THC-A and its control status
- CBD and other cannabinoid products
- Cannabis-based products for medicinal use in humans
- The “exempted product” definition
- Advertising
- Who Can Prescribe
- What Can Be Prescribed
- Shared Care
- Prescriptions
- Guidance on the Hierarchy for the Use of Unlicensed Medicines
- Packaging Requirements
- Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- What CQC expects from providers
- Registration with CQC
- What we look at when we register and inspect
- Cannabidiol oil products
- Further guidance and information
Module 2 – History
- Origins of Cannabis
- Early History of Cannabis Cultivation
- Silk Route
- Indica
- Sativa
- Ruderalis
- Hybrids
- Medical Cannabis Through The Ages – How Cannabis Spanned The Globe – Downloadable Graphic
- Medical Cannabis In Ancient China
- Medical Cannabis In Other Ancient Civilizations
- Cannabis Timeline – Downloadable Graphic
- Power Struggles Over Cannabis
- Cannabis In Europe and The West
- U.S. Prohibition
- Marihuana Tax Act
- Prohibition
- “Reefer Madness”
- The Implications of U.S. Prohibition
- Shafer Commission
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- The Legacy Cannabis Marketplace
- Cannabis Cultivation Culture Booms
- The Beginning of the End of Prohibition
- Prop 215 – Compassionate Care Act
- I-502
- Amendment 64
- U.S. Cannabis Policy Today
- Legal Cannabis Lexicon
- Hemp vs. Cannabis
- ASTM – D37 Committee
Module 3 – The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
- Introduction of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
- Largest Receptor System
- ECS – Video Explainer
- Newly Discovered
- Chemical Bridge to All Bodily Functions
- Homeostasis
- Healthy Body = Healthy ECS
- ECS – Downloadable Graphic
- Dr Jake Felice – What is the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)? Video Interview
- Largest Neurotransmitter System of all “the body’s supercomputer”
- 1964 discovery of THC and CBD – Raphael Mechoulam, Ph.D and Yehiel Gaoni, Ph.D
- The Scientist – video regarding Raphael Mechoulam, Ph.D discoveries
- Allyn Howlett, Ph.D – Isolating THC in the brain – 1998
- No cannabinoid receptors in the cardiac and respiratory centers of the brainstem therefore no overdose from cannabis
- Raphael Mechoulam, Ph.D found in 1992, brain chemical that mirrors the effects of THC
- Two brain chemicals – anandamide, Sanskrit word “ananda” brain chemical that mimics THC and CBD, 2-Arachidonoylglycerol, which they named 2-AG.
- Endogenous Molecules “endocannabinoids”.
- CB1 receptors, and CB2 receptors
- Cannabinoids and how they attach to receptors
- CB1 receptors
- Located in the central nervous system and affect many brain functions including movement, anxiety, stress, fear, pain, appetite, reward, and motor control
- CB2 receptors
- CB2 receptors control the release of cytokines, immuno-regulatory proteins, that are linked to inflammation during illness or after injury.
- Retrograde Inhibition
- Lack of education on the Endocannabinoid System
- Clinical Studies
- At a Glance – Downloadable Infographic
- Homeostasis
- Human Thriving Behaviour and the ECS
Module 4 –Cannabinoid & Terpenes
- Minor Cannabinoids: CBG CBC CBN THCV
- Cannabinoid Guide – Downloadable Graphic
- Terpenes
- Terpene Chart – Downloadable Graphic
- What Are Terpenes? – Video
- The Entourage Effect
- Taming THC: potential cannabis synergy and phytocannabinoid-terpenoid entourage effects- Downloadable PDF
- Cannabis and Cannabis Extracts: Greater Than the Sum of Their Parts? – Downloadable PDF
- Tolerance and ECS Down Regulation
- Botanical vs. Single Molecule Compounds & Cannabinoids and Opioids
Module 5 – Delivery Systems
- Inhalation: Smoking vs. Vaporisation
- In the News Discussions
- Cannabis Flower vs. Concentrate
- Different Concentrate Consistencies
- Extraction Methods
- Winterisation
- Concentrates Using Solvents
- Solventless Concentrates
- Edibles, Oral Mucosal, Topicals and Suppositories
- The Role of the Medical Provider
- The Role of the Dispensary: Experts within the Dispensary
Module 6– Patient Centered Dosing
- Considerations Before Medicating with Cannabis
- Set and Setting
- Drug-Drug Interactions
- Relative Contraindications
- Youth Under 25
- Patients and Cardiac Conditions
- Patients with Psychiatric Diagnoses
- Immunocompromised Patents
- Biphasic Effect
- Finding the Appropriate Dose
- Recommended Ratios for Specific Illnesses
Module 7 – Laboratory Testing
- How Testing Works
- Contaminants: Pesticides, Fungi and Mould
- How to Interpret a Test
Module 8 – Clinical Practice
- Anxiety Disorders
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Migraine Headaches
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Neuropathy
- Pain
- Palliative Care
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Sleep Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Endometriosis
- Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Menopause
Module 9 – Cannabis and Opioids
- Opioids
- Cannabis and Opioids
- Global Patterns of Opioid Use and Dependence
- Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths
- Pain Management
- Comparative Pain Scale
- Addictive Potential of Opioids
- Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
- Underlying Principles – Downloadable Graphic
- Studies Show Cannabinoid Medications Effective in Reducing Opioid Use
- Cause of Death by Drug – Downloadable Graphic
- Drug Dependence
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Emerging Evidence for Cannabis’ Role in Opioid Use Disorder – Downloadable PDF
- Cannabis: A Promising Option for the Opioid Crisis – Downloadable PDF
- Cannabis and NSAIDS: More Good News
Module 10 – Medical Myths and Facts
- Gateway Theory, Addiction and Brain Function
- Cannabis is Highly Addictive
- Cannabis Kills Brain Cells
- Cannabis Kills Motivation
- Cannabis Impairs Memory
- Cannabis Leads to Insanity
- Cannabis Causes Lung Cancer
- Most Recreational Users are Heavy Users
- Cannabis is Dangerous
Module 11 – Side Effects Abuse and Misuse
- Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD)
- Short Term Side Effects
- Long Term Side Effects
- Physical Effects
- Breathing Problems
- Increased Heart Rate
- Development
- Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)
- Mental Effects
- What to Avoid
- Cannabis and Driving
- Cannabis Over Consumption
- Cannabis Tolerance
Module 12 - Glossary
Why This Course Matters
Evidence-Based Approach
MM411’s expertise ensures that every aspect of this cannabis education course is grounded in scientific rigor. Say goodbye to myths and misinformation—our curriculum is built on peer-reviewed research. Each module is complete with peer-reviewed article references for those who want to take a deeper look.
Comprehensive Understanding
Whether you’re a physician, healthcare professional, caregiver, patient, or industry insider, this cannabis education course equips you with essential knowledge. From the basics of cannabis to the intricacies of the endocannabinoid system, we cover it all.
Safety First
Learn how to use cannabis safely and effectively. We demystify dosing, interactions, and potential risks, empowering you to make informed decisions.