Medical Marijuana
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Medical Marijuana is a 3-hour online continuing education (CE/CEU) course that reviews the literature on medical, legal, educational, occupational, and ethical aspects of marijuana. The passage of state laws legalizing the use of marijuana under certain specified conditions has precipitated an interesting variety of discussions, debates, and dilemmas. In spite of the fact that most of the states in this country have enacted legislation legalizing marijuana in some fashion, the reality is that neither the intended “medical” benefits of marijuana nor its known (and as yet unknown) adverse effects have been adequately examined using controlled studies. Conclusive literature remains sparse, and opinion remains divided and contentious. Few healthcare professionals feel equipped to treat patients/clients who use medical marijuana. This is in part due to a lack of supporting evidence for its efficacy but also from a lack of formal training on how to treat such patients. Worldwide, across all disciplines, healthcare professionals reported not being ready to answer patient questions about medical marijuana. “Legal” marijuana and “medical” marijuana are not the same thing, although in some cases they may overlap. The content of this course will not include the pros and cons of marijuana for recreational use, but only those aspects of marijuana that are intended for various medical uses. These aspects will include both the positive and negative consequences of marijuana use and the scientific evidence that is available at this time (as of September 2025). Also discussed in some detail will be the legal morass that has been formed by the advance of state laws that are not in alignment with current federal law. This course is intended to present a summary of the literature on the various medical, legal, educational, occupational, and ethical aspects of marijuana. It will address the major questions about marijuana that are as yet unanswered by scientific evidence. The course will conclude with a list of implications for healthcare practitioners. Course #31-58 | 2025 | 56 pages | 20 posttest questions |
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Expiration |
Dec 31, 2028 |
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Discipline(s) |
Counselor CE, Dietetics / Dietitian CE, Psychology CE, Social Work CE |
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Format |
Online |
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Cost |
39 |
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Credits / Hours |
3 |
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Accreditation |
APA, NBCC, ASWB, CDR |
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Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Michael Wiederman, PhD; Leo Christie, PhD; Gina Ulery, MS, RDN/LDN |
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Keywords / Search Terms |
Professional Development Resources, Medical Marijuana, marijuana, CE, CEU, online course, continuing education, marijuana CE, mental health, |
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