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The 3 Rs of Cannabis: Rewards, Risks and Research
Course Level | Introductory |
Mode | Self-Paced Online |
Estimated Time to Complete | 2 hours |
Access Length | 90 Days |
Course Description
This on-demand, self-paced course, provides an overview for the busy non-specialist who wants to be better informed about Cannabis. This course is being taught by Dr. Bruce J. Diamond who is a clinical and research neuropsychologist with experience in conducting clinical trials and in teaching psychopharmacology. Dr. Linda M. Graves is a physician with clinical and research experience in a broad range of medical areas. Where feasible, definitions are provided for terms that may not be familiar. The course provides an introduction to multiple areas within the Cannabis field including: history, therapeutics and adverse effects, underlying mechanisms, medical applications, and regulatory issues. The goal is to provide a foundational experience for future advanced courses for individuals representing a wide range of professions and interests, but, for whom Cannabis, is an area of interest professionally and/or personally.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
- • Discuss the history of cannabis
- • Identify established therapeutic applications
- • Identify potential adverse effects
- • Describe underlying mechanisms
- • Describe medical applications
- • Discuss regulatory issues and approved medical uses
Key Features
- • Expert supported
- • Narrated
- • Certificate-awarding
- • Mobile friendly
Instructor : Bruce J. Diamond, ME.d, Ph.D and Linda M. Graves, M.D.
Dates : 01/01/24
to 05/30/24
Days : Online
From : 01:00:00 - 01:00:00
Fee : $ 30.00
Course Number : CRI-03