Cannabidiol (CBD) and the Endocannabinoid (ECS) System – 5 Hours

Description

This online course, “Cannabidiol and the Endocannabinoid System,” offers the latest information on cannabis medicine, with a focus on non-psychoactive Cannabidiol (CBD). Health education in America has yet to catch up with the needs of professionals supporting cannabis patients. Every day, thousands of people in America are turning to medicinal cannabis (medical Marijuana) and CBD, leading to a rapidly increasing need for professionals with the skills and knowledge to provide safe cannabis care. As professionals, it is crucial to understand and be prepared to care for these patients.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn: 

• The difference between Marijuana and Industrial Hemp
• Understanding the importance of the endocannabinoid system
• Receptor sites of the endocannabinoid system
• Nutrition and endocannabinoid production in the body
• The distinction between medical Marijuana and the single phytocannabinoid CBD
• Cannabis as a pharmaceutical
• Clinical endocannabinoid deficiency syndrome (CEDS)
• Research documenting CBD benefits
• The broad therapeutic scope of CBD
• Therapeutic strength and ratios of THC to CBD
• Pharmacology of CBD
• Known drug interactions with CBD
• Effect of CBD on P450 liver metabolism
• Addiction to Marijuana: let’s examine the facts

Author: Steven Leonard-Johnson, RN PhD and Tina Rappaport, BFA, MFA

Contact Hours: 5 Hours  

Cost: $30 / Participant

Target Audience: Nursing Healthcare Professionals 

Instructional Methods: Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test). To complete the course, you must have a minimum passing score of 70%. You will receive a printable certificate in PDF format via email.

Cancellation / Refund Policy: By completing your purchase from Biologix Solutions LLC through PayPal, you agree that you are purchasing digital, non-tangible product/service/training courses and, as such, are not entitled to a refund once accessed. If you have any questions, please contact us by phone or email before purchasing an online course.

Approvals: Biologix Solutions LLC is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP15746) and the boards of nursing in Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, South Carolina, the District of Columbia, and West Virginia (CEBroker 50-12950).

Nursing Continuing Education Courses Approved By Other Board of Nursing are accepted by / satisfy continuing education requirements in the following States (Please refer to State Board of Nursing Rules & Regulations for most current requirements and continuing education hours requirements for your profession): Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. For specific information, please get in touch with your State Board of Nursing.