The New York Medical Cannabis Program Required Course Bundle

4 CME/CE credits

$165.00

The New York Medical Marijuana Program Required Course Bundle fulfills the New York State education requirements for practitioners wishing to certify patients.

This course bundle is composed of 2 courses:

  • The New York State Medical Cannabis Program Rules and Regulations
  • Cannabis and Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice

In order to fulfill the New York state education requirements, one must complete BOTH courses of The New York Medical Cannabis Program Required Course Bundle.

4 CME/CE credits: This course is accredited for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and pharmacists.

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Course Overview

The New York Medical Marijuana Program Required Course Bundle fulfills the New York State education requirements for practitioners wishing to certify patients.

This course bundle is composed of 2 courses:

  • The New York State Medical Cannabis Program Rules and Regulations
  • Cannabis and Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice

In order to fulfill the New York state education requirements, one must complete BOTH courses of The New York Medical Cannabis Program Required Course Bundle.

4 CME/CE credits: This course is accredited for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and pharmacists.

Important State Information

The New York State Medical Cannabis Program Rules and Regulations

This is the first of two courses of The New York State Medical Cannabis Program Required Course Bundle.

This course reviews the rules and regulations of the New York State Medical Cannabis Program.

Educational Objectives:

After reading this material, a participant will be able to:

  • List which healthcare providers can certify patients to use medical cannabis
  • List the qualifying medical conditions for a patient to become a medical cannabis patient in NYS
  • Explain where practitioners can find more information about the process for certifying patients
  • Describe the special considerations when certifying patients under the age of 18 years old or patients who are incapable of providing consent
  • List the forms of medical cannabis that are allowed in New York State
Instructions for those clinicians interested in participating in the NY Medical Cannabis Program and recommending medical cannabis:
Once you have completed both courses of the New York Medical Cannabis Program Required Course Bundle, you will need to go to the NYS Office of Cannabis Management website.
Please see this link: https://cannabis.ny.gov/medical-cannabis-program-faqs and scroll down to the healthcare provider section and read FAQ # 8 and #9. The information in FAQ #8 and
#9 explain how a healthcare provider can begin issuing patient certifications.

Cannabis and Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice

Designed for today’s clinical environment, Cannabis and Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice bridges the gap between cannabis science and patient care. It provides a clear, evidence-based foundation to help clinicians confidently counsel patients on cannabis use, evaluate therapeutic applications, and recognize potential risks. Key topics include how cannabinoids work in the body, cannabinoid pharmacology, clinical effects, risks and contraindications of cannabis use, and cannabis-related disorders.

4 CME/CE credits: This course is accredited for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and pharmacists.

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