SELF-PACED COURSE

Pharmacists Guide to Medicinal Cannabis - Australia

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Earn 4 APC CPD Points
2 hours 23 min of video on demand
54 lessons
12 months access
Statement of attendance

Learning outcomes

Identify the process of the endocannabinoid system in action

Recognise pharmacological details and therapeutic effects of medicinal cannabis

Identify the potential clinical applications of medicinal cannabis in Australia

Identify the acute toxicity and safety ratio of cannabis

Recognise approved treatment considerations, pharmacokinetics, dosing & titration of medicinal cannabis

Course Description

This course serves as an introduction to medicinal cannabis for Pharmacists and aims to provide a basic understanding of the therapeutic properties of medicinal cannabis and its potential application in chronic pain management, palliative care, multiple sclerosis, CINV, and epilepsy. This course aims to provide Pharmacists with a basic understanding of the endocannabinoid system, pharmacology, clinical applications, acute toxicity, patient considerations, pharmacokinetics, dosing, titration and practical tips to dispense medicinal cannabis.

Author

Dr. Teresa Towpik

Medihuanna Founder

Course Contributor

Youmeds is a Specialist Pharmacy based in Sydney which focuses on the provision of medications tailored to an individual’s needs. This includes dispensing medicinal cannabis and compounding medications for individual patients, as well as helping patients to access medications via Patient Access and Support Programs. For more information please visit Youmeds

This course is designed for:

Pharmacists

Pharmacy Dispensers

Pharmacy Assistants

Pharmacy Support Staff

Medical Science Liaisons

Earn 4 APC CPD accredited points

This online course has been accredited (#G2019006) by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) and members are eligible to claim 1 (Group 1) CPD points, or 2 (Group 2) CPD points following the successful completion of an assessment. It is a requirement of the APC that members who wish to claim these points provide their APC number when applying for this course. Other health professionals may also apply for self-directed CPD points for their particular profession.

Course curriculum

1 Meet the Instructor ( 1 min)

2 Learning Outcomes & Course Details

3 Section 1: The Endocannabinoid System ( 14 min)

4 Section 2: Pharmacology and Phytocannabinoids ( 18 min)

5 Section 3: Clinical Applications ( 17 min)

6 Section 4: Adverse Effects and Potential Drug Interactions of Cannabis ( 9 min)

7 Section 5: Treatment Considerations ( 18 min)

8 Section 6: Dosing & Titration ( 7 min)

9 Section 7: Patient Access ( 21 min)

10 Final Quiz

Disclaimer

This educational content has been developed independently and without any influence from sponsors. Dr Towpik is the co-founder and Medical Director of Medihuanna and Steve Robson is a Pharmacists at YouMeds dispensing products from suppliers that sponsor our education.

Course details

Earn 4 APC CPD Points

2 hours 23 min of video on demand

54 lessons

12 months access

Certificate of completion

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