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MD-401 — Medical Cannabis Therapeutics (CME)
Clinical evidence, safe prescribing, ethics, and regulatory compliance in medical cannabis therapeutics — accredited by the CLA Medical Division.
At-a-Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Module Code | MD-401 |
| Title | Medical Cannabis Therapeutics (CME) |
| Duration & Delivery |
25 hours total • 18h e-learning (asynchronous modules) • 7h clinical case seminars (live virtual / in-person hybrid) |
| Target Audience | Licensed medical practitioners — physicians, specialists, pharmacists, and allied health professionals seeking CME credits under CLA accreditation. |
| Certificate Awarded |
“CME Certificate — Medical Cannabis Therapeutics” Validity: 2 years (renewal via updated CME credits) |
| Accreditation | CLA Medical Division • CME credits via partner medical board |
Learning Outcomes
- Identify therapeutic indications and contraindications of medical cannabis based on current evidence.
- Apply safe prescribing practices: dosage, titration, and administration routes.
- Manage drug interactions (opioids, benzodiazepines, antiepileptics, etc.).
- Recognize and report Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) under CLA pharmacovigilance protocols.
- Integrate cannabis into patient care ethically and legally within clinical practice.
Curriculum Breakdown (25 Hours)
- Module 1 (4h): Foundations
Endocannabinoid system • Pharmacology of cannabinoids (THC, CBD, minor cannabinoids) • Receptor interactions, metabolism, pharmacokinetics - Module 2 (4h): Clinical Indications & Evidence
Pain management • Oncology • Neurology (epilepsy, MS, Parkinson’s) • Psychiatry (PTSD, anxiety, depression) • Palliative care - Module 3 (4h): Contraindications & Risk Management
Cardiovascular, psychiatric, developmental risks • Special populations (pediatrics, geriatrics, pregnancy/lactation) • SAE reporting - Module 4 (4h): Prescribing & Dispensing Standards
Dosing ranges • Titration • Delivery forms (oils, capsules, vaporization, topicals) • Interactions • Prescription templates (CLA) - Module 5 (2h): Ethics, Law & Practice
Dominica’s Integrated Cannabis Act • Patient confidentiality & informed consent • Cross-border medical frameworks (CARICOM & international law) - Module 6 (7h): Clinical Case Seminars (Live)
Case-based discussions (oncology, chronic pain, epilepsy, mental health) • Prescribing simulations • SAE drills
Assessment
- Multiple Choice Exam (50 Q) — 40%
- Clinical Vignette Analysis (written) — 30%
- Case Simulation (live/OSCE style) — 30%
Resources & Materials
Digital handbook — “Medical Cannabis Clinical Guide” (CLA edition)
Case vignette library • Prescription & SAE reporting templates
License Alignment
Mandatory for: Medical practitioners prescribing cannabis under CLA oversight.
Recommended for: Pharmacists and allied health professionals supporting patient care.
Recognized by Industry & Government
CaribCanna – The Caribbean Academy of Cannabis Sciences – is the recognized training provider accredited to deliver the mandatory Licensing Programs in Dominica.
