Medical Marijuana – A Course for Health Care Practitioners and Pennsylvania Recommenders

Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 3:00 PM - Saturday, November 15, 2025, 11:59 PM


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.00 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME Credits (4.00 hours), ABS CC (4.00 hours), ACPE Contact Hour(s) (4.00 hours), ANCC Contact Hour(s) (4.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (4.00 hours), PA Patient Safety and Risk Credit (4.00 hours)

This 4-hour medicinal cannabis education program will provide current and emerging information and education about the medical uses of marijuana for patient care, including the foundational endocannabinoid system, cannabinoid-focused therapies, certifying and dispensing, clinical and pharmacological assessment, and legal, legislative, and regulatory considerations. In addition, the course will also provide the necessary training required by the Pennsylvania DOH for physicians to recommend medicinal marijuana to patients and for physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners who seek to work in Pennsylvania dispensaries.

The overall educational goals of this activity is to disseminate information and education to health care professionals regarding the basic science underlying the pharmacologic and therapeutic options associated with medical cannabis in patient care, and provide information on legislative measures of federal and Pennsylvania state law on the use, recommendation for use, and dispensing of medical marijuana for medical conditions.

This program covers (4) major topic areas:

• General Information about Medical Marijuana under Federal and State Law
• Endocannabinoid System Scientific Research & Medical Marijuana
• Recommendations for Medical Marijuana & Continuing Patient Care
• Best Practices for Patient Registration and Physician Certification

This course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of patients who may benefit from medicinal cannabinoids.

1. Explain general information on federal and state laws and Pennsylvania regulations related to recommending the use of medical marijuana.
2. Outline the function of the endocannabinoid system.
3. Describe the potential therapeutic benefit and appropriate indications for the medical use of marijuana and other cannabinoids including review of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program.
4. Identify primary therapeutic indications, safety concerns, physiological and psychological side effects and contraindications for medicinal cannabis and other cannabinoids.
5. Contrast the relationship between opioids and medicinal marijuana in use and misuse or abuse.
6. Explain best practices for recommending the form of medical marijuana and dosage based on the patient's medical condition including pain management and palliative care.
7. Translate the risk and benefits of medical marijuana and other cannabinoids with patients, families and other health professionals.

The fee for all learner types is $200.

In support of improving patient care, Thomas Jefferson University, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Physicians: This educational activity is designated for a maximum of 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 credits ^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses: This activity awards 4.00 nursing contact hours.

Pharmacists: This knowledge-based continuing education is designated for {CME Hours} credit of continuing education credit. JA4008236-0000-22-018-H03-P
Credits will be uploaded to CPE Monitor within 60 days following completion of the activity. This statement contains information provided to NABP from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) via CPE Monitor. ACPE policy states paper and/or electronic statements of credit may not longer be distributed directly to learners as proof of ACPE credit. The official record of credit may be located on the learner's e-profile in CPE Monitor.

Physician Assistants:

 

Thomas Jefferson University has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4.00 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

 

Other Healthcare Professionals: This educational activity is designated for 4.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ^TM. Participants should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Credit Type

PA Patient Safety and Risk credit: This educational activity offers 4.00 PA Patient Safety and Risk credit. The entire activity qualifies.

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This enduring educational activity expires November 15, 2025.

This educational activity has been approved by the PA Department of Health, Office of Medical Marijuana.

Cancellation Policy

Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing and received in the Office of CPD two weeks prior to the start date of the course. There will be no refunds after this period.*  Cancellations notified before the two week time frame will incur a 25% administration fee (with a minimum of $20).  Registrants who fail to attend the conference are responsible for the entire fee.  All refunds will be processed after the conference.  The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone this course due to unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University will refund registration fees, but is not responsible for related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines or travel agencies. 

Submit refund requests to: Office of Continuing Professional Development Sidney Kimmel Medical College Jefferson Alumni Hall 1020 Locust Street, Suite M-5 Philadelphia, PA 19107

Or by email to [email protected] - please include the activity name in the subject line.

*Registration fees will be refunded less a 15% administration fee to international conference registrants who are unable to secure a travel visa. Registrants must provide proof of visa denial. 

 Jefferson Release Policy

Jefferson may record/livestream/photograph this educational activity. These images/recordings, along with your name, may be used in Jefferson publications or on the Jefferson website. If you verbally submit any questions for Q&A sessions, you are agreeing to be recorded and to have that recording available in enduring materials. Once photographed, filmed, recorded, or videotaped, you waive the right of inspection or approval to which such images/recordings may be put and Jefferson has the right to use, publish, reproduce, modify, adapt, and distribute at any time in any manner or medium.

Jefferson HIPAA Policy

As an attendee of this educational activity hosted by Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson University Physicians, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc. (collectively 'Jefferson'), you may gain access to certain proprietary information ('Confidential Information'), including Protected Health Information ('PHI').

By participating in this educational activity, you agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including all PHI, obtained from any source. You also agree to take all necessary steps to protect such Confidential Information and shall not directly or indirectly disclose or use it in any manner or for any reason, other than as necessary to complete the educational activity. Further, you agree not to take photographs, record in any manner or otherwise reproduce any such Confidential Information. You understand that any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information may result in possible legal action against you by Jefferson whose confidentiality is breached.

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Thomas Jefferson University adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education and the policies that supplement the Standards.

All planners, faculty, and others in control of educational content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Any conflicts of interests have been mitigated prior to this educational activity. Such disclosures will be available prior to the start of the activity. Jefferson conflict of interest mitigation process may result in changes to the program agenda.

Off-Label/Investigational Use
All faculty/presenters/authors at Thomas Jefferson University sponsored events are required to disclose whether or not their content contains information of commercial products/devices that are unlabeled for use or investigational uses of products not yet approved. Product(s) is/are not included in the labeling approved by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of disease(s).

Content Disclaimer
The views expressed in this activity are those of the faculty. It should not be inferred or assumed that they are expressing the views of any manufacturer of pharmaceuticals or devices or Thomas Jefferson University.

It should be noted that the recommendations made herein with regard to the use of therapeutic agents, varying disease states, and assessments of risk, are based upon a combination of clinical trials, current guidelines, and the clinical practice experience of the participating presenters. The drug selection and dosage information presented in this activity are believed to be accurate. However, participants are urged to consult all available data on products and procedures before using them in clinical practice.

 

This educational activity received no commercial or in-kind support.