This History of Medical Cannabis course is designed to have you think critically about past, present, and future research on the health effects of cannabis by developing a more nuanced understanding of the barriers to research as well as different approaches to research. You will learn about the history of cannabis cultivation, the legal history of cannabis or "marijuana", and the obstacles that led to the lack of science on its medicinal use. You will also learn how to critically evaluate research on the effects of cannabis and discuss the associated risks of using cannabis in the context of public health and epidemiological research. Finally, you will learn about how to administer cannabis products in ways that minimize risk and maximize any potential benefits. Obtaining this knowledge will be helpful in terms of informing public policy, public health, and personal decisions regarding the use of cannabis products.
History of Medical Cannabis
History of Medical Cannabis
This course is part of Medical Cannabis: The Health Effects of THC and CBD Specialization
Instructor: Kent Hutchison
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What you'll learn
Learn about the basic pharmacology of cannabis and how cannabinoids effect the body.
Learn about the history of cannabis cultivation and legality.
Learn about the barriers and approaches to cannabis research.
Learn about the epidemiological data on cannabis use in terms of cognition, education, and behavior.
Skills you'll gain
- Public Health and Disease Prevention
- Pharmacology
- Biology
- Healthcare Industry Knowledge
- Patient Safety
- Epidemiology
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Research Design
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Research
- Pharmaceuticals
- Law, Regulation, and Compliance
- Health Policy
- Substance Abuse
- Public Policies
- Medical Science and Research
- Research
- Public Health
- Science and Research
- Risk Analysis
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Reviewed on Jan 18, 2021
This course really open my eyes more about cannabis the professor was very informative in explaining the course, I took in a lot of information so that I can further my knowledge or cannabis
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2020
This was a brilliant introduction to the world of Medicinal Cannabis and I really enjoyed it.
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2023
Very insightful course, which in my case, helps me to pave the way for higher level courses that can equip me with valuable knowledge on medical cannabis.
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