Course Overview
The Alabama Advanced CBD Certification course has been designed to offer you an overview of the cannabis and CBD laws in Alabama as well as general information about US federal law. This course will also guide you through the fundamentals of cannabis science and cannabis industry knowledge, preparing you to be a certified hire when medical cannabis is legalized in your state.
In addition to Alabama specific regulations, you will learn about the federal legal framework of medical marijuana, the basics of the cannabis plant, the Endocannabinoid System, and how cannabinoid receptors work with our bodies. You will also learn how a little girl, Carly Chandler, helped change the perception of CBD and Low THC Cannabinoid Medications with her family’s fight to enlist the help of the University of Alabama to do a controlled study on CBD with seizure disorder patients.
Additional modules cover important topics, including but not limited to: how to medicate with cannabis, inhalation versus ingestion, contraindications, and dosing considerations for specific illnesses.
This certification also includes video testimonials from scientists and medical experts, downloadable infographics, and additional visuals to support the written content. The education is followed by an exam, and upon passing, you will receive your official certification.
Our courses and certifications provide you with the knowledge and skillset you need to enter the cannabis job market competitively right out of the gate. Our cannabis certification programs span from Washington state to New York, and every legal state in between. We guarantee your complete satisfaction or your money back. To date, MM411, Inc has never had a return. Enrollees love our certifications and we stand by our courses with a 100% guarantee.
Credibility and Standards
MM411 certifications are designed to ensure that individuals and organizations meet specific standards of knowledge and competence in the field of medical cannabis. These certifications help establish credibility among healthcare providers, industry workers (budtenders) patients, and the medical community.
Comprehensive Education
The certification process typically involves comprehensive educational programs that cover various aspects of medical cannabis, including its medical uses, legal regulations, dosing, how to medicate, and potential interactions with other medications. This enables certified individuals to provide accurate and informed guidance to patients.
Enhanced Patient Care
By obtaining an MM411 certification, healthcare professionals and budtenders can enhance their ability to support patients effectively. This certification provides them with the tools and knowledge necessary to help patients navigate their medical cannabis journey, leading to improved treatment outcomes and overall patient satisfaction.
MM411 Alabama CBD Advanced CBD Certification is important for several reasons:
- Comprehensive Knowledge: The certification program provides essential knowledge about the safe handling, storage, and distribution of marijuana products. This understanding is crucial for complying with Alaska’s regulations and ensuring the quality and safety of cannabis products.
- Regulatory Compliance: Certification through Medical Marijuana 411 helps ensure that individuals are familiar with the specific laws and regulations governing cannabis. Being knowledgeable about these regulations is essential for maintaining compliance, which can help prevent legal issues and sanctions.
- Enhanced Professionalism: Having a MM411 certification demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and a higher standard of care within the cannabis industry. This can build trust with customers, and employers, reinforcing your credibility as a handler of marijuana.
- Consumer Safety: With the certification, individuals learn about the importance of proper customer interactions, including accurately answering questions about product effects, dosing, and potential interactions, as well as knowing proper checks for identification.
Course Description & Syllabus
This Alabama CBD Certification course offers an overview of cannabis/CBD laws in Alabama and how this impacts cannabis patients, practitioners, consumers, and workers.
In addition to Alabama specific regulations, you will learn about the federal legal framework of medical marijuana, the basics of the cannabis plant, the Endocannabinoid System, and how cannabinoid receptors work with our bodies. You will also learn how a little girl, Carly Chandler, helped change the perception of CBD and Low THC Cannabinoid Medications with her family’s fight to enlist the help of the University of Alabama to do a controlled study on CBD with seizure disorder patients.
Since 2009, we’ve been committed to equipping the cannabis industry with top-notch knowledge. Chances are, many of your proficient employees have already benefited from our programs!
If you want to talk about how to train your entire team or have additional questions, please call us at 844-411-0500 or email at help@mm411.com.
Alabama Medical Marijuana Legal Overview
Registered patients are permitted to possess a maximum of “70 daily dosages” of medical cannabis at one time. Doses of authorized cannabis products are capped at a maximum of 50 milligrams for the first 90 days. Patients are not permitted access to cannabis flower material or cannabis-infused edible products. Rather, medical cannabis formulations must be in the form of: “tablets, capsules, tinctures, or gel cubes for oral use; gels, oils or creams for topical use, or suppositories, transdermal patches, nebulizers, or liquids or oils for use in an inhaler.” Patients age 18 or younger are limited to low-THC cannabis products.
Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. Enrolled Text of the Law
Qualifying Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Cancer-related cachexia, nausea or vomiting, weight loss, or chronic pain
- Crohn’s Disease
- Depression
- Epilepsy or a condition causing seizures
- HIV/AIDS-related nausea or weight loss
- Panic disorder
- Parkinson’s disease
- Persistent nausea that is not significantly responsive to traditional treatment, except for nausea related to pregnancy, cannabis-induced cyclical vomiting syndrome, or cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Spasticity associated with a motor neuron disease, including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Spasticity associated with Multiple Sclerosis or a spinal cord injury
- Terminal illness
- Tourette’s Syndrome
- A condition causing chronic or intractable pain in which conventional therapeutic intervention and opiate therapy is contraindicated or has proved ineffective
- State law further requires recommending physicians to cite documentation indicating that “conventional medical treatment or therapy has failed” prior to issuing a medical cannabis recommendation.
Module 1 – CBD What You Need To Know
- Intended Audience/Purpose/Desired Tone
- What is CBD?
- Definitions
- Cannabinoids
- Cannabis sativa
- Cannabidiol (CBD)
- Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or delta-9-THC
- CBD For Wellness
- Rise of CBD Popularity
Module 2 - History
- History of Cannabis
- Cannabis in the ancient world
- Cannabis in the modern world
- How Drugs are Scheduled in the US
- Legally Approved US States
- Country Implications
- CBD Regulations and Patient Safety
- Phytoremediation
- Inconsistent Regulations
- Lack of Education
Module 3 - United States Legal Landscape
Understanding The Plant Basics
- Cannabaceae – Family of Plants
- Cannabis sativa – Species
- Sativa, Indica and Ruderalis – Sub Species
- Cultivars (individual plant types)
– Cannabis sativa genus, subspecies
- Cultivars (individual plant types)
- Cannabis sativa -sativa
- Cannabis sativa -indica
- Cannabis sativa -ruderalis
- Chemovar -Chemical Classification Of Cannabis
- Type I
- Type II
- Type III
- Classifications of Cannabis
- Taxonomy
- Chemotype
- Legal
Module 4 - CBD and the Body Part 1
- Endocannabinoid System (ECS) – Largest Receptor System
- Homeostasis
- Discovery of the ECS
- Mechanics of the ECS
- Endocannabinoid Tone
- Cannabinoid Receptors
- CB1 and CB2 Receptors
- Endocannabinoids
- Endogenous cannabinoids
- Anandamide, N-arachidonoylethenolamine (AEA)
- 2-Arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG)
- Biased Signaling
- Retrograde Inhibition
Module 5 - CBD and the Body Part 2
- Exogenous Cannabinoids & Phytocannabinoids
- CBD and THC – Major Cannabinoids
- 113+ Minor Cannabinoids
- Know Your Cannabinoids
- Entourage Effect
- Terpenoids
- Flavonoids
- Types of Cannabinoids
- Terpenes
- Terpene Chart
Module 6 - CBD and the Body Part 3
- Endocannabinoid Tone for Homeostasis
- Inflammation
- Stress
- CBD Interacts with Other Biological Pathways
- At a Glance – Health Benefits of CBD
- ECS Deficiency Syndrome
- Reduction of Pharmaceutical Medications
- Safety
- Death by Drug
- Side Effects
- Cannabis Use Disorder
Module 7 - The CBD Experience: How to CBD
- Various CBD Products
- CBD Isolate
- Broad Spectrum
- Full Spectrum
- Marijuana and Hemp as Legal Terms – Definitions
- CBD:THC Ratios
- Ways to Consume CBD
- Edibles
- Tinctures and Oils
- Concentrates
- High CBD Flower
- Vaporizing
- Topicals
- Suppositories
- Delivery Methods and Timing
Module 8 - Sourcing Quality CBD Products
- Certified Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
- Interpreting Lab Testing and Certificates of Analysis
- Seed to Sale
- Cannabinoid and Terpene Composition
- Interpreting CBD Labels
- Where to Purchase CBD
- Hemp-Derived CBD Products
- Online Provider
- Brick and Mortar Store
- Cannabis Dispensary
- Budtender/Consultant/Wellness Consultant
- Cannabis Educated/Friendly Medical Professionals
Module 9 - Dosing
- Considerations Before Medicating with Hemp & CBD
- Set and Setting
- Drug-Drug Interactions
- Relative Contraindications
- Youth Under 25
- Patients and Cardiac Conditions
- Patients with Psychiatric Diagnoses
- Immunocompromised Patents
- Biphasic Effect
- Finding the Appropriate Dose
- Recommended Ratios for Specific Illnesses
Module 10 - CBD for Specific Ailments
- Sleep
- Anxiety and Depression
- Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
- PTSD
- Autoimmune Conditions
- Psoriasis
- Gastrointestinal disorders (GI)
- Cancer
- Glioblastoma
- Lung Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Neurodegenerative disorders(NDs)
- Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
- Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
- Huntington’s Disease (HD)
- CBD for Brain Injury
- Epilepsy and Seizures
- CBD for Drug Addiction
- Opioid Addiction
- Chronic and Acute Pain
- Migraines
- Fibromyalgia (FM)
Module 11 - Glossary
- Glossary of terminology