Medical Cannabis for Pain Control
Learn the scientific principles of medical cannabis use in pain management, including effectiveness, safety, and clinical applications.
Learn the scientific principles of medical cannabis use in pain management, including effectiveness, safety, and clinical applications.
This comprehensive course explores the medical use of cannabis for pain control, covering its historical context, botanical aspects, and modern clinical applications. Students learn about pain physiology, cannabis pharmacology, and evidence-based approaches to using medical cannabis across various pain conditions. The curriculum examines both potential benefits and risks, integrating scientific research with practical clinical considerations.
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What you'll learn
Understand basic pain physiology and treatment approaches
Learn about cannabis botany and pharmacology
Evaluate effectiveness for different pain conditions
Assess safety considerations and potential risks
Understand medical cannabis interactions with the body
Apply knowledge to various clinical scenarios
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This course includes:
4.5 Hours PreRecorded video
9 quizzes, 1 assignment
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There are 9 modules in this course
This course provides a scientific foundation for understanding medical cannabis use in pain control. Through nine comprehensive modules, students explore pain mechanisms, cannabis pharmacology, and clinical applications. The curriculum covers historical context, botanical aspects, effectiveness for various pain conditions, and safety considerations. Special emphasis is placed on evidence-based approaches and practical clinical implementation.
Welcome and Introduction
Module 1 · 40 Minutes to complete
What is pain?
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
History of medical cannabis and early human contact with cannabis
Module 3 · 45 Minutes to complete
Botanic
Module 4 · 43 Minutes to complete
Interactions between cannabis and our body
Module 5 · 53 Minutes to complete
Effectiveness for pain
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Effectiveness of cannabis on other conditions
Module 7 · 56 Minutes to complete
Safety
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
Safety: Lesson Choices
Module 9 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Leading Authority in Neurology and Pain Medicine
Professor Elon Eisenberg is a distinguished expert in Neurology and Pain Medicine at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. He graduated from the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel-Aviv University and completed his residency in Neurology at Rambam Medical Center, followed by a specialized fellowship in Pain Management at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. Eisenberg has served as the director of the Institute of Pain Medicine at Rambam Health Care Campus and has held the presidency of the Israeli Pain Association. Currently, he leads the Pain Research Unit at Rambam, focusing on understanding the mechanisms and treatment of various pain conditions, including neuropathic pain, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), cancer-related pain, and the effects of opioids and cannabinoids. With nearly 200 publications to his name, his research significantly contributes to advancements in pain management. Eisenberg's leadership and expertise not only enhance academic knowledge but also inform clinical practices in pain medicine, making him a pivotal figure in the field.
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