Completion Module: Introduction to Medical Cannabis–With Real Patient Studies

Thank you for attending the live SAGED training session, "Introduction to Medical Cannabis–With Real Patient Studies".

This assessment module forms part of the overall training and is required to complete your CPD activity. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate confirming your attendance at the live session. You will also have the opportunity to provide feedback on your learning experience.

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Estimated Duration: 5 minutes (excluding live session attendance)

Access Duration: 12 months from date of purchase

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the live training session, you’ll be able to:

• Describe the components and functions of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and its role in human physiology.
• Differentiate between major cannabinoids, including their mechanisms of action, therapeutic applications, and adverse effect profiles.
• Explain the concept of the entourage effect and its implications for clinical practice.
• Evaluate the current clinical evidence for medical cannabis in the management of chronic non-cancer pain, anxiety, and sleep disturbance.
• Identify and assess safety considerations, including contraindications, common side effects, drug–drug interactions, and jurisdictional driving laws.
• Compare prescribing pathways available in Australia (Special Access Scheme and Authorised Prescriber models) and their regulatory requirements.
• Apply safe and evidence-informed prescribing principles, including dose titration strategies, to clinical scenarios.
• Integrate patient case studies and lived experiences to inform patient-centred decision-making in medical cannabis prescribing.
  

To access this resource, you'll need to redeem your learning credit(s). Once redeemed, the resource will be available in your learning portal.

The sections of this module are outlined below.

Part 1: Review the training slides (optional)

Revisit the content from your live training session.

Part 2: Confirm your attendance

Confirm the date of your attendance at the live session.

Part 3: Evaluate your learning experience (optional)

Share feedback about your learning experience via a short online survey.

This activity has been endorsed by Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) and The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).

ACRRM APPROVED ACTIVITY

Completion of this educational activity entitles eligible participants to claim 1 CPD hour with ACRRM.

RACGP APPROVED ACTIVITY

This activity is accredited with RACGP for the following hours and types:

• Educational activities hours: 0.5
• Reviewing performance hours: 0.5
• Measuring outcome hours: 0