Contact Hour Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 3 contact hours.
Course Purpose
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of medical marijuana, its active ingredients, strains, delivery methods, legal status, and differences from recreational marijuana.
Overview
Medical marijuana, also called medical cannabis therapy, refers to using the cannabis plant or its derivatives for therapeutic purposes to treat specific medical conditions and alleviate symptoms. In modern years there has been a resurgence of support for medical marijuana following anecdotal evidence and patient testimonials supporting its efficacy. Since the 1990s, several states in the United States (US) have passed legislation legalizing medical marijuana use, paving the way for further research to supplement the current limited clinical data. Still, controversy surrounds its safe administration and long-term side effects. This course discusses medical marijuana in detail, examining its active ingredients, strains, delivery methods, and differences from recreational marijuana. This course also delves into the benefits, adverse reactions, legal status, and nursing considerations of medical marijuana and cannabidiol in the US.
Objectives
Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:
- Review the mechanism of action of medical marijuana.
- Summarize federal vs state laws as they relate to medical marijuana use.
- Differentiate between the two species of the cannabis plant and understand their effects.
- Review medial dispensary requirements for dispensing medical marijuana.
- Understand the difference between medical marijuana and recreational marijuana.
- Understand the healthcare professional’s role in conducting a comprehensive assessment, providing patient education regarding medical marijuana use, and
- monitoring a patient’s response to medical marijuana.
Policy Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com.
Disclosures
Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
