Presenter Name: Dr. David Bearman
Credit Available: CE/CME Credits(s): Provides 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM
Presented Date: 10/26/2021
Review Date: 10/26/2021
Expiration Date: 10/26/2023
Overview:
Part 1 Course curriculum consists of a pre-recorded virtual learning course online that guides providers on evidence-based and peer reviewed education from a pioneer cannabinologists who provides an introduction and overview of the Endocannabinoid system (ECS), what makes up the ECS with review of plant constituents, definitions between cannabis, hemp, marijuana and new nomenclature. Course historian dives deep exploring the ancient history and uses of cannabis and its evolution, early 1800’s pharmaceutical preparations and pharmaceutical companies marketing cannabis, how prohibition of the plant affected the culture of cannabis and its use in the early 1900’s, removal of cannabis from pharmacopeia to the introduction to modern medicinal cannabis, discovery of THC, review of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, Federal Compassionate Access Investigational New Drug Program (IND) of 1978 to the modern day.
Further review of the ECS, composition of the ECS, mechanisms of Retrograde Inhibition, health benefits of cannabis, disease prevention, nutraceutical benefits, therapeutic applications with review of the Entourage Effect. Course includes bonus questions at the end of lecture. This two-part course is a must for those seeking expert knowledge from a world renowned cannabinologist and historian who pioneered the way in cannabis medicine.
Learning Objectives:
- Learners will be able to identify and recognize the mechanics of the cannabis plant
- Understand and identify the basic mechanisms of action
- Discover, define and value what the Endocannabinoid system (ECS) is
- Ability to understand, recognize and identify the impacts of cannabis history
- Provide examples of how prohibition of the plant affected the culture of cannabis in America
- Validate, examine and support the slowly diverging entrance of cannabis into re-acceptance into mainstream medicine and the healthcare system(s).
- Define, identify and discuss the health benefits of cannabis with patients
- Ability to apply learnings to assist in disease prevention by applying therapeutic applications into practice by educating patients properly on their options
- Understand that utilizing all cannabinoid constituents in cannabis medicine greatly benefits medical outcomes and understands the impacts of the entourage effect
- Ability to apply and propose these learnings directly into practice
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Integrative Providers Association. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education to physicians.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine approves this program for (2) two hours of nursing continuing education credit.
