{"id":12904,"date":"2021-02-04T15:35:31","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T20:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=12904"},"modified":"2022-01-28T15:34:12","modified_gmt":"2022-01-28T20:34:12","slug":"online-resources-for-healthcare-professionals-to-improve-their-cannabis-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/online-resources-for-healthcare-professionals-to-improve-their-cannabis-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Resources for Healthcare Professionals to Improve Their Cannabis Education"},"content":{"rendered":"

South Dakota and Mississippi are among the<\/span>\u00a0recent states to pass initiatives that legalize cannabis. Another legalization win for cannabis is good news<\/a>, but are the physicians in these notoriously anti-cannabis areas prepared and up for the task? Physicians and other healthcare professionals will need to improve their cannabis education in order to objectively answer patient questions and concerns, administer cannabis-based therapeutic programs and write cannabis prescriptions as well as assist with a necessary shift in attitude towards cannabis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In states that are known for being against cannabis, it is only natural for the citizens to have mounting questions and concerns. These weary citizens and potential patients will turn to their physicians in order to get clarity and reassurance on the safety and efficacy of cannabis,<\/span> which is why experts have <\/span>\u201ccautioned healthcare workers in South Dakota and Mississippi to be prepared for patients\u2019 questions about cannabis, and to monitor patients who are consuming cannabis separately\u201d according to MedPage Today<\/a>.\u00a0 One of the best manners to improve education on cannabis is through online sources since they can be accessed remotely and since online sources are flexible enough to fit into the busy schedule which belongs to physicians.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Bryon Adinoff, a clinical professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, stated that \u201cthis is not all smoke and mirrors\u201d and that there is a lot of data available which includes anecdotal and systematic evidence collected during research and studies. Medical professionals need only to look towards the right place on the internet in order to access a wealth of education on cannabis-despite the fact that there is still much more we need to learn about the plant. Let\u2019s have a look at some of the sources physicians, and other healthcare professionals can use to improve their cannabis education.<\/span><\/p>\n

Online Sources to Improve Cannabis Education<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Medical Cannabis Institute<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

This online institution offers accredited courses for healthcare professionals who want to learn more about medical cannabis. They offer state-specific training, physician training as well as pharmacology & dosing training.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The University of Vermont Cannabis Science and Medical Professional Certificate<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

The University of Vermont offers a 7-week online course specifically aimed at physicians, dispensary personnel, nurse practitioners, pharmacies, physician assistants, and regulators. However, this course is a non-credit professional certificate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Health Cert Education Professional Certificate of Medicinal Cannabis<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

This online platform also offers a professional certificate in medical cannabis and is pending its accreditation. This platform is also aimed at healthcare professionals who wish to bridge education to include medical cannabis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other Online Resources<\/b><\/h2>\n

Up until now, options for improving cannabis education have been through courses on e-learning platforms. However, healthcare professionals, including physicians, can also make use of reputable publication sites in order to expand their cannabis education. These other sources will include the following and will not offer a certificate of completion, but rather allows the medical professional to follow the research itself. These other online sources for improving cannabis education include:<\/span><\/p>\n