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Cannabinoids: Efficacy & Safety

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Course Overview
Cannabis refers to Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and hybrids of these two plant species. Cannabis is a flowering annual plant that is grown worldwide and is commonly referred to as either cannabis or hemp. Concentrated in the flowers and leaves of Cannabis sativa are more than 100 cannabinoids which are known to exert a range of psychological and physiological effects on the human body.

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Explain the legal and chemical differences between hemp and cannabis.
  • Summarize the evidence for the use of cannabidiol (CBD) for various conditions.
  • Explain how various cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid system.
  • Describe adverse effects and safety considerations for various cannabinoids.
  • Identify potential drug interactions associated with cannabinoid use. 

About the Author/Presenter 
Natalie Yates, PharmD, Assistant Clinical Editor at TRC Healthcare for NatMed, specializes in Natural Medicines. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of California, San Francisco. Before joining TRC in 2023, Natalie worked as a freelance medical writer and served as a clinical pharmacist at Marin Community Clinic and Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, focusing on medication management and the safe use of complementary and alternative medicines. Her professional interests include natural medicine research, preventative medicine, patient education, and mycology. Natalie is dedicated to helping integrate natural medicines with conventional treatments to improve patient outcomes.


Audience/Accreditations and Approvals 
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE 
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details): 
Nursing, Pharmacy

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