CANNABINOIDS AND PAIN, DISCUSSING MEDICINAL CANNABIS WITH YOUR PATIENTS

3 CEUs for Chiropractors *

Offered as a live webinar or live in-person at the school.

If You Attend by Live interactive Webinar:  You will receive the webinar link 1-2 days prior to the program. Please have a laptop, desktop or ipad available to participate.  You do not need a webcam.

Description: As health professionals, we are challenged with pain daily. Pain affects our patients’ quality of life and functioning; however, we are not equipped with the tools necessary to educate, recommend or dispense medicinal cannabis. This course gives the professional an overview on the use of cannabis to treat pain and inflammation. (Note: This course will also be offered to dental professionals.)

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participants will be able to:
• Understand how cannabinoids control and affect pain sensation, pain tolerance and pain signaling.
• Gain an understanding of the endocannabinoid system.
• Describe how patients can access cannabis in New Jersey and the process to gain access.
• Understand the various routes of administration of cannabis, including inhalation, ingestion and topical applications.
• Learn strategies for patient education related to cannabis access, consumption and potential risks.

Requirements to attend a live webinar:

• You will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer to view it. If using a smartphone or tablet, it is best to have the app for the program on your device (i.e. Zoom)
• To verify your continued attendance during the class, you will need a microphone, webcam or the ability to type into the program’s live chat.
• Instructors or school personnel will take attendance periodically throughout the class.
• Instructors may call on participants.
• To verify attendance, a code word may be given sometime during the class.
• You will be required to complete and return an evaluation after the course has ended. The evaluation may ask what code word was given.
• You may not receive your Certificate of Completion if we cannot verify your attendance.
• Webinar invitations are emailed to registered students as the course date nears (approximately one day prior to the class).
• Certificates of Completion are emailed to students approximately 5 business days after the course.

Instructor: Nicole Greco, RDH, MA, Cannabis Educator

*This course is approved for NJ chiropractors through the NJ Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The Institute for Continuing Education is a Pre-approved Provider/Sponsor through 8/31/27. The school is also recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards.