Certification included when you enroll
in the online ©Master of Cannabis Program!
Medical Marijuana 
In this class, included in the Master of Cannabis Program, you will learn everything about using marijuana as medicine. You will gain caregiver skills, as well as information on how to help guide cannabis patients. You will learn about different strains and how they can be used to help treat different diseases, cannabis administration, dosage, titration, side effects, drug interaction, the endocannabinoid system, and more!
In this class, learn everything about using marijuana as medicine. Gain caregiver skills and how to help guide cannabis patients. Learn about different strains and how they can be used to help treat different diseases, cannabis administration, dosage, titration, side effects, drug interaction, the endocannabinoid system, and more!
FAQs
Is Cannabis Training University accredited?
Yes! We are the only cannabis education school in the world that has an internationally recognized accreditation provided by ANSI/IACET.
Is this Medical Marijuana certification included in the Master of Cannabis Program?
Yes! This Medical Marijuana Certification, and 9 other certificates are included in the Master of Cannabis Program.
Is this online or in person?
It is 100% online. You can make your own schedule, and work from any device! Take our Master of Cannabis Program from anywhere, anytime, day or night!
Will this class answer all my questions about Medical Marijuana?
Yes! This online medical marijuana class covers all FAQ's such as:
- What medical conditions can be treated with marijuana?
- How does medical marijuana work in the body?
- What are the potential side effects of using medical marijuana?
- How is medical marijuana different from recreational marijuana?
- What forms of medical marijuana are available (e.g., oils, edibles, vaporizers)?
- How do I obtain a medical marijuana card?
- What is the appropriate dosage of medical marijuana for different conditions?
- Are there any long-term health risks associated with using medical marijuana?
- Can medical marijuana interact with other medications?
- What is the legal status of medical marijuana in different states or countries?
Who will benefit from taking this class?
Medical Professionals
Doctors, Nurses, and Pharmacists: Gain comprehensive knowledge on prescribing and recommending medical marijuana to patients, understand its therapeutic benefits and potential side effects, and stay updated on the latest research and regulations.
Aspiring Cannabis Industry Professionals
Budtenders, Growers, and Extractors: Acquire specialized skills and knowledge needed to excel in various roles within the medical cannabis industry, including cultivation, dispensary operations, and extraction processes.
Dispensary and Cultivation Facility Owners
Enhance their understanding of best practices, legal compliance, and effective management strategies to improve their business operations and patient care services.
Caregivers and Patients
Family Members and Patients Using Medical Marijuana: Educate themselves on the benefits, proper usage, and safety considerations of medical marijuana to make informed decisions and provide better support for loved ones.
If you want to stay on the legal side, there is a way to pursue it. That’s the training you get from the Cannabis Training University.
– Kevin O’Leary
Businessman
Medical Marijuana Class Topics
Cannabis As Medicine
History of Medical Cannabis
A look at the origins of cannabis as medicine, and how the practice has evolved to meet the needs of modern patients. The lesson covers these topics:
- Ancient History of Hemp Cultivation
- Health Benefits of Cannabis, including Cannabis in the US Pharmacopoeia and Cannabis Used as a Legal Medicine
- Cannabis Legislation in the United States, including the 1914 Harrison Act, the Cannabis Tax Act, the Boggs Act, the Narcotics Control Act, the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act, the Shafer Commission, the Compassionate Investigational New Drug (IND) Program (also known as the IND Compassionate Use Program), the Controlled Substance Act, the 1986 Anti-Drug Abuse Act, the Cole Memo, Medical Cannabis Organ Transplant Act, FDA Approval of Marinol
- Public Cannabis Research Studies by Organizations Like the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the New England Journal of Medicine, including Scientific Evidence for Treating Glaucoma and Cancer with Cannabis
- Cannabis Regulation in the United States, including Cannabis Policy in the 1900s and 2000s, Ronald Reagan’s War on Drugs, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Cannabis and the FDA, Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Cannabis
- Synthetic Cannabis Medicines like Dronabinol (Marinol) and Nabilone (Cesamet)
- Legal Medical Cannabis in California, Arizona, and Other States
- United States Political Policy on Pot, including legislation by former US Attorney General Jeff Sessions, former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump, and former California Governor Jerry Brown
- Current Cannabis Policy In President Joseph Biden's Administration
- History of Cannabis Research on Phytocannabinoids, Cannabis and Pain, Cannabinol (CBN), Cannabidiol (CBD), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabigerol (CBG), Cannabichromene (CBC), Cannabicyclol (CBL), Acid Forms of Cannabis (THCA, CBDA, CBGA, CBCA, and CBLA), Cannabinoid Receptors, CB1 Receptors, Cannabis Receptors in the Brain, Endocannabinoids, Endogenous Cannabinoids, Anandamide (AEA), N-Arachidonoyl Ethanolamine, 2-Arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG)
- United States Patient Discrimination and Hypocrisy about Medical Cannabis
- The Research of Famous Cannabis Researchers like Thomas Wood, B. Rael Cahn, Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, Allyn Howlett
- Cannabis Activist Groups and Groups for Cannabis Reform, including the National Organization for the Reform of Cannabis Laws (NORML), Americans for Safe Access (ASA), and Cannabis Policy Project (MPP)
- Physician Concerns about Cannabis, including Cannabis Abuse, Cannabis vs. Morphine, Patients and Medical Cannabis, First Amendment Rights for Doctors Prescribing Cannabis, Prescribing Cannabis as a Federal Crime, Prosecution of Doctors for Prescribing Cannabis
Medical Cannabis Programs in the United States and Canada
This lesson describes qualifying conditions, patient/caregiver registration, and limits for every US state with a medical cannabis program and Canada. The lesson covers these topics:
- Qualifying Conditions for Medical Cannabis in the United States
- Registering as a Medical Cannabis Patient in every US state with a medical cannabis program
- Registering as a Medical Cannabis Caregiver in every US state with a medical cannabis program
- Possession and Cultivation Rules for Medical Cannabis Patients in every US state with a medical cannabis program
- Canada’s Medical Cannabis Program, including Qualifying Conditions, Becoming a Patient with Health Canada, Purchasing Medical Cannabis, and Becoming a Caregiver
The Endocannabinoid System
Information on how the body’s endocannabinoid system reacts with cannabinoids found in cannabis, and the benefits they can provide. The lesson covers these topics:
- History of Mammals and the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
- Cannabis and Homeostasis in the Human Body’s Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
- Using Cannabis for Optimum Health and to Maintain a Healthy Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
- The Lack of Endocannabinoid System (ECS) Education in Medical Schools
- How CB1 and CB2 Cannabinoid Receptors Work Throughout the Cells of the Body
- How the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) Regulates Stress, Appetite, Pain, Memory, Mood, Energy, Metabolism, Immune Function, Female Reproduction, the Autonomic Nervous System, Temperature Balance, and Sleep
- Plant Cannabinoids (Phytocannabinoids) and Endocannabinoids
- Cannabis and the Central Nervous System (CNS), including the effects of Cannabis on Brain Trauma, Spinal Cord Injury, Strokes, Neurotransmitter Uptake, and the Brain
- Naturally Occurring Cannabinoids such as Anandamide, 2-AG in the Human Body, Cacao, Black Pepper, Echinacea, and Kava
- CB1 Receptors interaction with Topicals, Anxiety, Happiness, Convulsions, Pain, Mood Regulation, Inflammation, Movement, Traumatic Memory, Nerve Protection, Bone Growth, Tumor Regulation, Breast Feeding, Eye Pressure, the Digestive System, and Seizures
- CB2 Receptors Interactions in the Liver and Skin and with Inflammation, the Immune System, Injury, Appetite, Pain, Mood, and Memory
- GPR55 G-Protein Receptor Interactions with CNS Inflammation and Pain, Embryos, Inflammation, Blood Vessels, Blood Movement, Bone Resorption, Kidneys, and Cancer
- Other Cannabinoid Receptors such as GPR18 G-Protein Receptors, Glycerin receptors (GlyRs), TRPV1 Receptors, and PPARs
- Endocannabinoids as Retrograde Messengers and How They Work in the Immune System, the Circulatory System, the Skeletal System, the Digestive System, the Reproductive System, and Connective Tissue (Fascia)
- Endocannabinoids in Pregnant Women
- Endocannabinoid System (ECS) Depletion and Cannabis Deficiency Syndromes like Anorexia Nervosa, Fibromyalgia, Huntington’s Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Migraines, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, PTSD, and Schizophrenia
- Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) and Cannabis Abstinence
Conditions Treated by Cannabis
Breaking down all of the most common ailments addressed by medical cannabis, and why it can be a useful treatment. The lesson covers these topics:
- Peer-Reviewed Research on Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), including US Federal Government Restrictions on Cannabis Research and PubMed, the United States’ National Library of Medicine
- Cannabis Medical Information from licensed Cannabis physicians Dr. Joe Cohen, Dr. Arif Khan, and Dr. David Allen
- Palliative Cannabis Treatments and Symptoms Relieved by Cannabis, including Appetite Stimulation, Nausea and Vomiting Control, Intraocular Eye Pressure, Reducing Seizures, Reducing Pain and Inflammation, Reducing Chronic Pain, Movement Disorder Symptoms, Neurological Disorder Symptoms, Reducing Anxiety, Reducing Depression, Reducing Opioid Addiction
- Research on Cannabis Effects on Pain, Inflammation, CVD
- Cannabis vs. Prescription Pain Medicine, Opiates, Over-the-Counter Pain Medication, and Clobazam for Seizures
- CBD and THC Cannabis Treatment for Symptoms of Arthritis, Back Pain, Reflux Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSDS), Depression, Migraines, Sleep Apnea, Neuropathy, Hypertension, Insomnia, ADD, Asthma, IBS, Spinal Cord Injury, PMS, Head Trauma, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, Fibromyalgia, Incontinence, Severe Itching (Pruritis), Psychotic Episodes, Sciatica, Shingles, Sports Injuries, Spinal Stenosis, Surgical Pain, Neuropathic Pain, Somatosensory System Pain, Herpes Pain, Multiple Sclerosis Pain and Muscle Spasms, and Vascular Disease Pain
- CBD and THC Cannabis Treatments for Geriatric Patients
- Double-Blind, Placebo Studies and Research about Medical Conditions Treated with Cannabis, including Joint Disorders, Alzheimer’s Disease, Senile Dementia, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Huntington’s Disease, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis and Cannabis, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, Cancer, PTSD, Brain Injury (TBI), Stroke, Glutamate Excitotoxicity (GE), Neuromuscular Disease, Tourette’s Syndrome, Ataxia, Cerebral Palsy, Dystonia, Shy-Drager Syndrome, Paraplegia, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD), Tics, Tremors, Fear Extinction, Autoimmune Disease, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and Atherosclerosis
- The Role of CB2 Receptors in Heart Attacks, Strokes, Hardening of the Arteries, Heart Failure, and Cardiomyopathy
- Research on Cannabis as an Anti-Cancer Agent for Breast Carcinoma, Prostate Carcinoma, Colorectal Carcinoma, Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Skin Carcinoma, Leukemia, Glioblastomas, CNS Tumors, Lung Carcinoma, Uterine carcinoma, Thyroid Epithelioma, Pancreatic Carcinoma, Adenocarcinoma, Cervical Carcinoma, Oral Cancer, Biliary Tract Cancer, and Lymphoma
- Obesity and the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), including CBD and Blood Glucose Levels
- Cannabis Treatment for Complex Conditions
- Cannabis as a Cytostatic and Apoptotic Cancer Treatment
- Cannabis Interactions with Chemotherapy Drugs
- Improving Health and Emotions with Cannabis
Administering Cannabis
Learn the best ways to consume cannabis and determine your dose, including side effects, drug interactions, and special patient populations. The lesson covers these topics:
- Cannabis Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailability, Including Discussion of LDL Delivery, Nanoemulsions, Metabolites, and How Cannabis Gets You High
- First-Pass Metabolism Effects on THC, including the Difference Between THC and Hydroxy-THC and How THC Permeates the Blood-Brain Barrier
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Cannabis Administration Methods, including Ingestion, Inhalation, Sublingual, Buccal, Intraoral, Transdermals, Topicals, and Suppositories
- How Cannabis is Processed Depending on Administration Method
- Strength, Onset, and Duration of Cannabis Effects when Taken in Different Ways
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Cannabis Edibles
- How Cannabis Edibles are Processed by the Body
- The Effects of Different Inhalation Methods, Including Smoking Buds, Vaporizing Flowers and Concentrates, Dabbing Cannabis, and Cannabis Inhalers
- Lung Cancer Risks of Smoking Cannabis
- How to Use Sublingual Cannabis, Cannabis Inhalers, Cannabis Patches, and Other Administration Methods
- Combining the Effects of Edibles and Sublingual Cannabis
- Transdermal Absorption, The Effect of Alcohol and Terpenes plus Transdermal Differences Between Cannabinoids
- Topical Cannabis Preparations including Phoenix Tears, Creams, Salves, Massage Oil, and Rectal and Vaginal Suppositories
- Raw Cannabis Juice as Medicine
- Finding the Right Cannabis Dose, including Genetic Testing, DNA Tests, Titration for New and Experienced Users
- Cannabis Sensitization Protocol and Cannabis Abstinence to Reduce Tolerance
- Avoiding the Negative Side Effects of Cannabis including Psychoactive Effects, Intoxication, Anxiety, Scattered Thinking, Mania, Hallucinations, Cardiovascular Side Effects (Increased Heart Rate and Decreased Blood Pressure), Fatigue, Drowsiness Sedative Effects, Insomnia, Changes in Dreams, Allergic Reactions, Cannabis Dependence, Dizziness, Cough, Decreased Appetite, Appetite Stimulation, Dry Mouth, Red Eyes, Increased Urination, Lack of Effects, and Vaginal Dryness
- Using Cannabis with Alternative Modalities such as: Cannabis and Yoga, Cannabis and Hypnosis, and Cannabis and Physical Therapy
- Cannabis Interactions with Other Drugs, including Medicinal Supplements, Cannabis and Opioids, Cannabis and Chemotherapy, Cannabis and NSAIDs, Cannabis and Acetaminophen, Cannabis and Steroids, Cannabis and Anti-Anxiety Medicine, Cannabis and Benzodiazepines, Cannabis and Probiotics, Cannabis and Alcohol, Cannabis and Antidepressants, Cannabis and Blood Pressure Medication, Cannabis and Warfarin, and Cannabis and Herbal Supplements
- Considerations for Geriatric, Pediatric, and Pregnant Medical Cannabis Patients
- Gender Differences in Cannabis Effects
Handouts and Resources
Handouts and resources can be downloaded and/or accessed after enrollment ends.
- Definitions: Cannabis Basics Terminology
- Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids
- Chart: Effects of Common Cannabis Terpenes
- Information Sheet: First Aid for Cannabis Side Effects
- Chart: Cannabis Interactions With Other Drugs
- Definitions: Cannabis Medical Terminology
- Information Sheet: Top Ten Symptoms Relieved By Cannabis
- How to Become a Cannabis Budtender
- How to Become a Cannabis Expert
- Supplemental Reading List: Cannabis Basics
- Procedure: Dab Equipment And How To Dab
- Chart: Cannabis Consumption Methods
- Chart: Entourage Effects
- Chart: Effects Of Common Cannabinoids On Receptors
- Procedure: Finding the Right Dose
- Supplemental Reading List: Cannabis As Medicine
- How To Become A Medical Cannabis Caregiver
- Chart: Characteristics Of Cannabis Types
- Chart: Storage For Cannabis Products
- Calculator: Cannabis Dry Weight Conversions
E-books
E-books can be accessed for the duration of your enrollment.
- Beyond Buds: Marijuana Extracts, Hash, Vaping, Dabbing, Edibles, and Medicines
- Big Book of Buds Greatest Hits
- Branding Buds: The Commercialization of Cannabis
SNEAK PEEK
The Master of Cannabis Certificate Program takes you inside the cannabis industry. You will learn directly from Master's of marijuana in their field.
With your Medical Marijuana Certificate become qualified for these jobs:
Cannabis Caregiver
Cannabis Medical Personal
Medical Cannabis Consultant
CBD Consultant
Cannabis Patient Advocate
Marijuana/CBD Content Creator
James Y
Dearborn, MI
“
I had been wanting to learn how to open a medical marijuana dispensary for many years so I enrolled at CTU. I was amazed at the amount of legal information that was supplied for such a low cost. Thanks a lot.
FREE E-BOOK
DISPENSARY
7 Steps to Dispensary Ownership!
Open your own cannabis store!
Jeff was involved in an accident where he endured a traumatic brain injury. He had a week-long stay in ICU where brain surgeons 
100% risk free money back guarantee within 48 hours after purchase if student has not completed any of the courses or exams.
