Course Description:
Course Title: Provider’s Guide: An In-Depth Review and Introduction to Ryan’s Law (SB-311) Masters Course
Instructors: Julie Monteiro, RN, BSK; Evan DeZeeuw, PharmD; David Bearman, MD; Mary Lynn Mathre, MSN, RN, CARN; Uma Dhanabalan, MD, MPH, FAAFP; Laura Lagano, MS, RDN, CDN
Total Time: 6 hours (7 modules conducted at your own pace)
Ryan’s Law raises a need for hospitals and healthcare facilities to educate their staff on how the new law affects their particular workplace, SOP’s regarding medical cannabis, learning about the proper dosing, storage and safety procedures that must be observed to divert alleviate and mitigate risk, and protect the public’s health and safety at large. Are you ready?
Learning Objectives:
During participation, learners will review, understand, apply and be able to adhere to the new law with medical cannabis patients at end of life and will learn the following but not limited to: definition of terms, why the need for Ryan’s Law, how the new law affects one’s particular workspace, defines proper state licensing recommendation requirements, compliance considerations, sample standard operating procedure (SOP), routes of medical cannabis administration, proper charting, safety procedures and precautions and storage considerations that must be observed to divert alleviate and mitigate risk, and protect the public’s health and safety at large.
In addition, the course aims to improve the standards of provider-patient care by providers being able to understand and meet at the patient’s level, provides awareness of cultural diversity and acceptance of this treatment modality while providing corrective action change that leads to wellness practices. Be part of the cultural trend and learn about Ryan’s Law today. This course is specifically designed for licensed California providers and is open to all who wish to learn and expand their knowledge in hopes of expanding Ryan’s law into future states of America.
Key concepts covered include:
- Dosing
- Storage
- Safety
- Contraindications
- Cannabis: The Plant
- Preparations
- Testing
- Addiction
- Nutrition
- and other considerations
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 6 hours of nursing continuing education credit.
