Introduction to Medical Cannabis Products
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Overview
The landscape of medical cannabis in Australia is rapidly evolving, with an expanding range of products available to address various patient needs.
This fundamental module provides an essential overview of medical cannabis products, covering their categorisation, administration methods, and key components like THC and CBD. Practitioners will gain insight into the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and the factors influencing the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis products, including speed of onset, bioavailability, and duration of effects.
Build foundational knowledge to navigate this growing field and integrate medical cannabis into patient care with confidence.
Preview this module by watching the video above.
Estimated Duration: 1 hour
Access Duration: 12 months from date of purchase
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, you’ll be able to:
- Define endogenous and exogenous cannabinoids
- Summarise the role and function of the endocannabinoid system (ECS)
- Describe the properties of THC and CBD, including their potential therapeutic and medicinal effects
- Describe different medical cannabis product categorisations
- Identify, for different administration methods, speed of onset, bioavailability and duration of effects
- Explain considerations when selecting medical cannabis products to improve safety and efficacy for patients
Overview
The landscape of medical cannabis in Australia is rapidly evolving, with an expanding range of products available to address various patient needs.
This fundamental module provides an essential overview of medical cannabis products, covering their categorisation, administration methods, and key components like THC and CBD. Practitioners will gain insight into the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and the factors influencing the safety and efficacy of medical cannabis products, including speed of onset, bioavailability, and duration of effects.
Build foundational knowledge to navigate this growing field and integrate medical cannabis into patient care with confidence.
Preview this module by watching the video above.
Estimated Duration: 1 hour
Access Duration: 12 months from date of purchase
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this module, you’ll be able to:
- Define endogenous and exogenous cannabinoids
- Summarise the role and function of the endocannabinoid system (ECS)
- Describe the properties of THC and CBD, including their potential therapeutic and medicinal effects
- Describe different medical cannabis product categorisations
- Identify, for different administration methods, speed of onset, bioavailability and duration of effects
- Explain considerations when selecting medical cannabis products to improve safety and efficacy for patients