Cannabis and the Body

Dates: July 29 - August 12

Overview:

The Cannabis Professional Certificate Program is an intensive, multidisciplinary, 4-week workshop designed to meet the needs of those who want to increase their understanding of cannabis and its effects. The following course offering is focused on Week 2 of the certificate program; focusing on the physiology, pharmacology, and medicinal uses of cannabis. Registrants can work at their own pace to complete the course throughout a two week period.

This course is geared towards:

• Those who are in, or who would like to enter the cannabis industry
• Patients and advocates
• Health care professionals
• Educators
• Those interested in the legal and financial realities of the cannabis industry
• Anyone interested in the fastest growing industry in the United States

Reasons to take this certificate program:

• To enhance your knowledge about the physical, therapeutic, and societal effects of cannabis
• To learn from experts in the field
• To further your career
• To consider financial opportunities in the cannabis industry

Program speakers include:

• Physicians, botanists, and scientists
• CEO/entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry management
• Accountants and investment bankers
• Attorneys and community activists
• Artists and chefs

Program Details:

The following course topics will be discussed:

Week 2 - The Physiology, Pharmacology, Therapeutic Uses

• Participants will learn about how cannabis affects the human body. Topics covered include the endocannabinoid system; phytocannabinoids and their effects alone and synergistically; cannabis pharmacology, including dosing and routes of administration; the effects of cannabis on the body; and potential medicinal uses.

• 12 CEUs are offered for the successful completion of Week 2 for Physical and Occupational Therapists. 

FREE courses for Physical Therapist who enroll in this course:

1. Clinical Practice Guideline to Improve Locomotor Function Following Chronic Stroke, Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, and Brain Injury (.2 CEUs) Learn more

2. Clinical Practice Guideline: Core Set of Outcome Measures for Adults with Neurologic Conditions Undergoing Rehabilitation (.2 CEUs) Learn more

If you are eligible for these free courses, please email continuinged@fgcu.edu to receive your promo code for registration. 

Additional Information:

Additionally, participants must be 18 years or older to attend this program. Participants under 18 can attend with parental approval.

Cancellation Policy

If a program is canceled, you will be notified by email and phone and issued a full refund within 20 business days. Individuals who cancel after the start of a program will not receive a refund. No refunds will be granted after a student accesses the online course materials or 30 days after registration, whichever comes first.