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Minnesota Certified Medical Cannabis Consultant Course
This course is certified by the state of Minnesota to prepare you to become a Medical Cannabis Consultant. It covers foundational pharmacology, endocannabinoid systems, qualifying conditions, state laws, dosing, product administration, and client intake protocols.
It is online and self-guided. 30 hours.
By the time you’ve completed the program you’ll know how to:
Confidently speak to patients about cannabis therapeutics. You’ll also be able to:
- Describe the different components of cannabis and the body’s endocannabinoid system.
- Explain the common uses of cannabis and methods of administration.
- Guide patients to the most effective dosing strategies for their conditions.
- Understand the potential short- and long-term benefits, plus the risks, contraindications and drug-drug interactions of cannabinoid therapeutics.
- Understand Minnesota laws and how they apply to you.
Requirements: To take this course you must be 21-years old and have access to a computer/laptop or phone with a stable internet connection.
Upon completion: You will receive a Certificate of Completion to use in your application to become a State of Minnesota Certified Medical Cannabis Consultant.
Free access: “Welcome” and “Lesson 1, ”An Ancient Plant for Modern Illnesses”
Images from the Course
Interactive Content
Module 10 Case Study
Device Demonstrations
Final message in each module or section
Syllabus
- Welcome! Here’s Your Course Overview
- Module 1: An Ancient Plant for Modern Illnesses: The History of Medical Cannabis
- Module 2: A Tour of the Endocannabinoid System
- Module 3: 5 Key Functions of the ECS: Eat, Sleep, Relax, Forget & Protect
- Module 4: A Deeper Dive on THC & CBD
- Module 5: Minor Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and the Entourage Effect
- Module 6: Methods of Administration (including device demonstrations)
- Module 7: Risks and Contraindications
- Module 8: Dosing Strategies
- Module 9: Laboratory Testing
- Module 10: Case Study: Chronic Pain, Sleep Disruption and Harm Reduction in Practice
- Module 11: Safe Handling, Storage, and Patient Privacy
- Module 12: Scope of Practice, Prohibited Actions, and Patient Consultation Requirements
- Bonus: Glossary of terms
- Final Exam
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.
Dr. Godfrey Pearlson
Dr. Pearlson is currently founding director of the Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center at the Institute of Living/Hartford Hospital in Hartford CT and Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Yale University Medical School.
Dr. Swathi Varanasi
Dr. Swathi Varanasi is passionate about educating practitioners, students and patients on the intricacies of the endocannabinoid system and the power of food as 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
What do I need to take and complete this course?
You must be 21- years old and have access to a computer/laptop or phone with a stable internet connection.
How long is the course and how long do I have to complete it?
The course is 30 hours and self-paced. You have 90 days to complete it once you begin.
Is the information referenced?
Yes, all information and statistics are cited an accessible.
What do I receive after successfully completing the course?
A certificate of completion that you can print and use in your application to become a State of Minnesota Certified Medical Cannabis Consultant.
How am I graded?
Each of the 12 modules concludes with a quiz of 8-12 questions. Each module is worth 6% of your final grade.
12 modules x 6% = 72% of your final grade.
The Final Exam of 75 question is worth 28% of your final grade.
A passing grade is 70%. You must also score 70% correct on the final exam.