Cannabis and Chronic Pain: A Therapeutic Evaluation
About the Course
Interest in medical cannabis has exploded in recent years. As of June 2021, 36 states and 4 US territories have public programs that permit the sale of medical cannabis products. With more Americans turning to medical cannabis for symptom relief than ever before, healthcare professionals have a responsibility to further their education on this topic. At the very least, healthcare professionals should be able to discuss the potential risks and benefits of medical cannabis therapy with their patients.
This course provides up-to-date clinical and scientific information about medical cannabis that is of particular relevance to physicians, mid-level practitioners, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Learners will begin to appreciate the many different constituents of the cannabis plant, and will be able to summarize the pharmacology of two major cannabinoids, tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol. Learners will also become acquainted with possible side effects and adverse effects associated with cannabis use, drug interactions, and routes of administration.
Learning Outcomes
- Define what constitutes a chronic pain diagnosis.
- Discuss how the Endocannabinoid System modulates pain symptoms.
- Compare traditional treatments for chronic pain with cannabis-based therapies.
- Examine research and evolving therapy trends in chronic pain management.
About the Author
Dr. Kelsey Echelbarger graduated from the Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy with her Doctorate in Pharmacy in 2011. She has practiced in almost all aspects of pharmacy practice including hospital, retail, ambulatory care and dispensary management. She began specializing in cannabis pharmacotherapy in 2019 and founded GreenWell Consulting in 2020 to expand this work. She is currently focusing her practice and research on developing and implementing guided educational and medication therapy management programs for physicians. A foundational part of her work is dedicated to providing comprehensive training to healthcare professionals on current evidence-based practices and constantly evolving therapeutic dynamics of cannabis pharmacotherapy as it relates specifically to their practice.
Activity Type - Knowledge-based
Target Audience – Pharmacists
How to Receive Credit
- Read or view the entire course online or in print or which requires a 2 -hour commitment of time.
- Depending on your profession you will either Affirm completion of this course or you will need to complete the final exam with a passing score of 75% or higher. Exam questions link content to the course Learning Outcomes as a method to enhance individualized learning and material retention.
- Provide required personal and payment information.
- Complete the mandatory Course Evaluation.
- Print your Certificate of Completion.?
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Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
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