- contact@caribcanna.com
- sciences@caribcanna.com
© Copyright 2025 Caribbean Institute of Cannabis . All right reserved.
PX-202 — Processing & Extraction Standards (GMP + Safety)
Good Manufacturing Practice for cannabis extraction & processing: safety, contamination control, SOPs, and audit-ready compliance under CLA requirements.
At-a-Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Module Code | PX-202 |
| Title | Processing & Extraction Standards — GMP & Safety in Cannabis Manufacturing |
| Duration & Delivery |
10 weeks, ~20–25 guided hours Delivery: online-first (LMS + live webinars), with optional lab workshops at accredited partner facilities. |
| Prerequisites |
Required: CC-101 (Law & Compliance), HS-102 (Health & Safety) Recommended: SEC-103 (Security & Inventory Control) |
| Certificate Awarded |
CLA Certificate — Processing & Extraction Standards (PX-202) Validity: 2 years (refresher with GMP updates) |
| Accreditation | CLA Technical Division |
| Individual Fee |
XCD $2,480 per participant Group and institutional discounts available. Includes LMS access, digital materials, and certificate issuance. A portion of tuition supports the NCRC / CLA training & safety fund. |
Learning Outcomes
- Apply Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles to cannabis processing operations.
- Operate safely with solvents, extraction equipment, and post-processing technologies.
- Implement contamination control, cleaning validation, and QA/QC systems.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for extraction, formulation, and packaging.
- Maintain full traceability from raw material intake to finished product release.
- Recognize diversion risks and enforce anti-contamination & anti-diversion safeguards.
Curriculum Breakdown (10 Weeks)
- Week 1: Introduction to GMP, ISO standards, and CLA requirements.
- Week 2: Extraction methods overview — solvent-based, solventless, CO₂, ethanol, hydrocarbon, rosin.
- Week 3: Facility design & safety — airflow, clean zones, explosion-proof standards.
- Week 4: Hazardous chemicals — SDS, handling, and storage.
- Week 5: Post-extraction processing — winterization, distillation, isolation.
- Week 6: Formulation basics — tinctures, oils, capsules, vapes.
- Week 7: Contamination risks — microbiological, heavy metals, residual solvents.
- Week 8: Cleaning validation, equipment maintenance, and calibration.
- Week 9: Record-keeping & compliance — batch records, chain-of-custody.
- Week 10: Final integration — mock audit & compliance reporting exercise.
Teaching Methods
- Pre-recorded technical & safety lectures.
- Virtual lab simulations (equipment operation).
- Case studies: contamination incident & GMP audit response.
- SOP drafting workshops & peer feedback sessions.
- Optional in-person demonstration at accredited extraction facilities.
Assessment
- Weekly quizzes (continuous assessment).
- Final MCQ exam (50 questions) — 75% passing.
- Practical submission: Draft SOP for extraction & compliance checklist.
Instructors (examples)
- Extraction Scientist / Chemical Engineer
- GMP Compliance Officer
Resources & Materials
GMP Manual (CLA + WHO reference) • SOP templates for extraction & cleaning • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) examples
License Alignment
Mandatory for: Processing & Extraction Licensees, Responsible Individuals.
Recommended for: Infused Products Manufacturers, Laboratory Technicians.
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.
