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Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Introduction to Medical Cannabis: Seed to Sale
The University of the West Indies
This course describes the use of the Cannabis plant pre-prohibition and post prohibition. It highlights the plant’s biochemistry and pharmacological effects via the Endocannabinoid System as well as the medicolegal considerations. The plant’s medicinal benefits will be demystified using the available evidence to support the scientific and medicinal exploration of Cannabis. This course is applicable to health care professionals and others interested in Cannabis.
2 weeks, 3 hours per week
Dr Damian Cohall
Deputy Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences Cave Hill Campus
The University of the West Indies
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Summarise the cultural history, biochemistry, and pharmacology of cannabis.
- Summarise the nomenclature and taxonomy of Cannabis as well as its current relevance.
- Describe the components of the endocannabinoid system.
- Explain how the function of the endocannabinoid system can be manipulated.
- Explain the legal framework for cannabis in specific countries.
Syllabus
- Nomenclature, taxonomy, biochemistry, and pharmacology of the Cannabis plant.
- The key components of the Endocannabinoid System and clinical correlations
- History of prohibition of Cannabis with emphasis on the Opium Convention, UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (1961) and Convention on Psychotropic Substances (1971)
- Medicinal cannabis laws worldwide and spotlight on an international legal framework for the production and use of cannabis
Issued on 29th June 2022
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