This program is carefully designed to aid cannabis dispensary associates in gaining knowledge on the various aspects of Medicinal Cannabis Science through interactive activities, videos, quizzes, and real-life scenarios.

Module 1 – The History and Overview of the Cannabis Plant

Module 2 - The Endocannabinoid System

Module 3 - Terpenes and Other Non-cannabinoid Constituents

Module 4 - Methods of Administration

Module 5 - Medical Cannabis Recommendation for Inflammation 

Module 6 - Medical Cannabis Recommendation for Chronic Pain

Module 7 - Medical Cannabis Recommendation for Epilepsy, MS, ALS, and Parkinson’s Disease

Module 8 - Medical Cannabis Recommendation for Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Anorexia/Cachexia, PTSD, and Anxiety

This program will equip learners with the following skills:

• Product content knowledge
• Product use knowledge
• Ability to educate consumers/customers
• Sales skills
• Customer service skills
• Communication skills
• Active Listening skills
• Business planning/inventory forecasting skills
• Reading graphs, charts, and numerical results

This program will equip learners with the following work competencies:

• Identify and explain the functions of the cannabis constituents (including cannabinoids and terpenes) to a patient.
• Analyse certificate of analysis laboratory results to compare products.
• Explain the general dosing rule/guideline for cannabis products and the potential negative results that can occur for patients who do not follow the dosing guideline.
• Evaluate a patient’s need/wishes related to medical cannabis use and outcomes with potential benefits and risks/adverse results of various products.
• Communicate information about potential cannabis products and their potential benefits and risks to the patient, allowing the patient to make an informed decision.
• Analyze patient use patterns and needs as related to dispensary inventory supplies.