Legalization has brought increased public attention to cannabis and its medicinal properties. Developed for health professionals, this web-based training presents current information and clinical practice guidelines on the use of medicinal cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain. CME/CPE are available for physicians, nurses, osteopaths, pharmacists, and physician assistants.
Updated in 2017 to incorporate the newest developments in research and law in this evolving field, the training provides you with up-to-date information on the use of medicinal cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain in two online modules. The first is a basic primer on the mechanism of action of medicinal cannabis, its medical uses, and Washington State law. The second focuses on the best clinical practices associated with the recommendation of medicinal cannabis. This training provides useful tools for healthcare providers in their discussion with patients about the use of medicinal cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain.
Up to 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are available upon completion of the training.
For more information and to begin the training: http://adai.uw.edu/mcacp/
