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This is the course for people who want to excel at their jobs. It includes everything you need to know about cannabis, products, and excellent customer service — presented in the most interactive and engaging format!
- Know how to confidently speak to patients and customers and how to guide them to the best products and accessories for their needs
- Learn the inside story about THC, CBD, cannabinoids, and terpenes, plus how all of these compounds interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system to create the healing and the high
- Become of master of the different methods of delivery (inhalation, edibles, tinctures, concentrates) and dosing; plus what to do if you take too much
- Learn safe handling, storing and labeling of all products
- Know the law—what you can and cannot say and do
- Understand the history and prohibition of cannabis and what the exciting future holds!
Best for: dispensary workers, industry personnel, budtenders
Syllabus
- Welcome to One of the Most Dynamic and Rewarding Places to Work Today
- Meet The Plant: Cannabis Anatomy
- Cannabis Lifecycle: How it Grows
- A Brief History of Medicinal Cannabis and Its Unwarranted Prohibition
- THC Vs. CBD: A Deep Dive
- Terpenes, Minor Cannabinoids, and Tolerance Explained!
- The Endocannabinoid System: Master Regulator of the Human Body
- Delivery Systems: Inhalation, Ingestibles, Concentrates, Sublinguals, Topicals, Transdermals and more.
- Dosing Intelligence
- Side Effects Beyond the 3 D’s (Dizzy, Drowsy, and Dry Mouth)
- At Risk Populations
- 10 Things Every Great Dispensary Technician Needs to Know
- Customer Service: Greeting a New Patient
- Flex Appeal: Match your communication style to taht of your customers
- Storage and Handling: Do’s & Don’ts
- Reading a Lab Test
- Look, Read, Listen! More Resources
- Glossary
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Testimonials
“Thank you for creating this program. It was truly informative and helped me learn more about medical marijuana, but also how to better communicate with my patients.”
Kayla Seligmann
Patient Care Representative, Etain, LLC
Course Creators
Dr. Dave Gordon
Dr. Dave Gordon provides medical cannabis and integrative medicine consultations at his practice, with more than twenty years experience. He is board-certified in Internal and Integrative Medicine and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Joe Dolce
Joe Dolce is Founder + CEO of Medical Cannabis Mentor, author of Brave New Weed: Adventures into the Uncharted World of Cannabis and host of the Brave New Weed podcast. He consults to a global array of companies and institutions. He also runs one of New York City’s most highly regarded media and presentation training companies, Joe Dolce Communications.
FAQ
How long does the course take to complete?
About 4-6 hours, depending on the level of expertise you’re starting out with
Is it all online?
Yes and each module is followed by a quiz to deepen your learning
Can I take it in my own time?
Yes. And you can repeat modules as often as you like
Do I need prior knowledge of cannabis?
No, but you’ll certainly be equipped to answer most customers questions about it once you complete the course
Does it come with a certificate of completion?
Yes! You can print it and use it professionally. Employers will respect your dedication and motivation to learn
How long can I keep the materials?
Forever! They live on our website and are updated regularly
What if I want an in-person private follow up session. Do you offer them?
Oh yes. Once you complete this course you are eligible for online coaching, privately or in groups. Email us at hello@medicalcannabismentor.com to learn more