An 8-week exploration of medical cannabis, covering therapeutic applications, scientific mechanisms, and clinical evidence.
An 8-week exploration of medical cannabis, covering therapeutic applications, scientific mechanisms, and clinical evidence.
Delve into the world of medical cannabis with this in-depth 8-week course from DoaneX. This introductory-level course covers crucial medical and scientific topics related to the therapeutic uses, delivery methods, and bioavailability of medical cannabis. You'll gain a solid understanding of the compounds in cannabis, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and other phytocompounds, and their medicinal applications. The curriculum explores how major and minor cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid system, providing insights into the entourage effect, dose-response relationships, drug tolerance, side effects, and dependence. You'll learn to distinguish between different cannabinoids and their effects on human health, and understand the medicinal, health, and wellness benefits of cannabinoids, terpenes, and endocannabinoids. The course also covers how these compounds relate to adaptomers and homeostasis. By the end of the course, you'll be able to interpret medical cannabis research results and draw conclusions about their practical applications.
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What you'll learn
Understand the compounds in cannabis, including cannabinoids, terpenes, and other phytocompounds
Explore the medicinal and therapeutic applications of cannabis compounds
Learn how cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid system
Identify and distinguish between major and minor cannabinoids and their effects on human health
Understand the entourage effect and its implications for medical cannabis use
Examine dose-response relationships, drug tolerance, and side effects of medical cannabis
Skills you'll gain
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Graded assignments, Exams
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to medical cannabis, covering its therapeutic uses, delivery methods, and bioavailability. It explores the compounds found in cannabis, including cannabinoids and terpenes, and their interactions with the endocannabinoid system. The curriculum delves into the entourage effect, dose-response relationships, drug tolerance, side effects, and dependence. Students will learn about the medicinal, health, and wellness benefits of major and minor cannabinoids, terpenes, and endocannabinoids, and how these relate to adaptomers and homeostasis. The course emphasizes understanding the scientific basis of medical cannabis and interpreting research results for practical applications.
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Instructor
8 Courses
Physician Promoting Lifestyle Medicine for Human and Environmental Health
Dr. Amanda McKinney is a physician and instructor at Doane University who specializes in Lifestyle Medicine and its connections to environmental health. As a Fellow and Board Member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, she advocates for transforming medical education and healthcare delivery to focus on creating healthy, resilient communities through sustainable food systems and lifestyle changes.
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