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Utah Qualified Medical Provider Certification
$75.00
The Medical Marijuana 411 online curriculum is designed to educate physicians, physician assistants, pharmacists and nurse practitioners about medical marijuana based on research and unbiased content. The Utah Qualified Medical Provider Certification course has been approved by the Utah Department of Health. This course meets or exceeds the Utah DOH, Center for Medical Cannabis Qualified Medical Provider Continuing Education Requirement, of a minimum of 4 hours of CE to become a registered, qualified practitioner with the Utah Department of Health under Utah Code 26-61a-106 (3).
The curriculum for the Utah Medical Cannabis Qualified Medical Provider also allows physicians and physician assistants to claim up to 10 AMA PRA Category 1 ™ credits. Your CE Source designates this internet activity enduring material for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Medical Professionals should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The curriculum includes Utah State Medical Marijuana law. Developed as a curriculum that includes the AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ course and Utah State Medical Marijuana, only 1 certificate will need to be submitted to the Utah DOH for approval.
Continuing Medical Education Portion of the course is available online from July 2021 through June 2022
If you are a medical group or network and need multi-seat pricing, please call 844.411.0500 x813.
Registration requirements and instructions are available online on the DOH website.
More information about the Utah Medical Cannabis Act and medical provider training is available at medicalcannabis.utah.gov or (801)538-6504.
Program Overview
The activity is an educational overview of medical cannabis in its current legal context in the US. Currently there are 2.1 million registered medical marijuana patients and there are an estimated 3.5 million patients using medical marijuana nationwide. The constantly changing legal environment in which cannabis can be used in the United States has resulted in confusion for both physicians and patients. Currently, 33 states have legalized medical marijuana and 10 states have also legalized recreational marijuana. Due to the lack of knowledge of the legality of discussing medical marijuana, physicians, nurses and pharmacists are hesitant to discuss with their patients. The lack of communication between the patient and physician can lead to the patient self-medicating with no guidance from a medical professional.
Utah Legal Overview
- Utah Medical Cannabis Act
- Qualifying Conditions
- Applying for a medical cannabis card through their qualified medical provider (QMP)
- Definition of QMP
- Requirements to recommend medical cannabis
- Participation in the Medical Cannabis Program
- Four types of medical cannabis patient cards
- Utah State Legal Statutes – Definitions and Provisions
- Definition, differentiations and cultivation, processing, medical recommendation, and patient use of medical cannabis under the Utah Medical Cannabis Act
- Differentiates between the cultivation, processing and production of cannabis as outlined in the Utah Medical Cannabis Act
- Approved methodologies and dosage for medical cannabis
- Approved forms of cannabis; ways to medicate
- Changes from 9.16.19 Special Legislative Session – allows for patients to receive a standard 30-day supply of medical cannabis, regardless of their distance to a Medical Cannabis Pharmacy.
- Licensing and Regulation – Medical Providers and Cannabis Pharmacies
- Qualifying Medical Provider (QMP)
- Requirements
- Registration
- Patient Limitations
- Exceptions – Hospice and Palliative Care
- Petition for more clients
- Electronic Documentation Requirements
- Patient Counseling Requirements
- Medical Cannabis Pharmacies
- Overview and age requirements
- Changes from 9.16.19 Special Legislative Session
- State Central Fill Pharmacy and Local Health Department – REMOVED
- Increase of Medical Cannabis Pharmacies from seven to fourteen
- Home Delivery
- State Central Patient Portal
- Packaging, Labeling and Tracking Requirements
- What must be on medical cannabis labels
- Transaction database requirements
- Qualifying Medical Provider (QMP)
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Interpret the Federal and Utah legal context regarding medical marijuana even though marijuana is recognized as a federally illegal substance. NOTE: Utah Legal section includes the updates from the 9.16.19 Special Legislative Session which includes no mention of the State Central Fill Pharmacy and Local Health Department within the coursework, State Central Patient Portal, number of medical cannabis pharmacies increased from seven to fourteenand amended rules for standard 30 day supply of medical cannabis, regardless of distance to a medical marijuana pharmacy.
- Explain why there is a lack of clinical studies due to Schedule I classification of marijuana.
- Utah Medical Cannabis Act and other Utah state laws relating to medical cannabis.
- Summarize and explain the Pharmacology of Marijuana including the discovery of the Endocannabinoid System and how its discovery has led to further research into how cannabinoids interact with the receptors.
- Summarize the function of the Endocannabinoid System in the regulation of the body through a vast network of receptors involved in maintaining homeostasis, neuroprotection, and other regulatory functions.
- Understand the History of Cannabis, prohibition and early use
- Discuss and interpret the basic pharmacology of phytocannabinoids, major and minor cannabinoids, terpenes and the effect on the Endocannabinoid receptor system.
- Assess pros and cons of cannabinoids and their effects on the symptoms of ailments such as anxiety, chronic pain, epilepsy, gastrointestinal disorders, neurodegenerative illnesses, post-traumatic stress and migraines.
- Understand contraindications: absolute and relative for medical practitioners.
- Understanding medical marijuana as it relates to the continuing care of a patient.
- Assess pros and cons of cannabinoids and their effects on the symptoms of ailments such as anxiety, chronic pain, epilepsy, gastrointestinal disorders, neurodegenerative illnesses, post-traumatic stress and migraines.
- Evaluate the current research studies regarding opioids versus cannabinoids in the treatment of the symptoms of chronic pain.
- Discuss side effects and contraindications of medicinal cannabis and safety concerns with its use.
- Identify signs of abuse, misuse and chronic effects of marijuana use.
- Drug Interactions
- Warnings and Precautions
- Abuse and Misuse
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of SynAptiv and Medical Marijuana 411. Your CE Source is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
Your CE Source designates this enduring material for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Course is available online from July 2021 through June 2022
Estimated time to complete activity: 10 hours
If you are a medical group or network and need multi-seat pricing, please call 844.411.0500 x814
Disclosure Statement
Your CE Source ensures balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all our educational activities. In accordance with this policy, Your CE Source identifies conflicts of interest with its instructors, planners, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity.
The following faculty, planner and/or content manager reported the following financial relationship with commercial interests whose products or services may be mentioned in this CE activity:Royalty/Patent Holder for Medical Cannabis Textbooks Consulting Fees: Callitas Therapeutics
- 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- Instant access to all course materials
- Printable and downloadable infographics
- All research materials used for the online course
- Lifetime, unlimited access
- 24/7 access
- No time limits
- Start anytime
- Work on your own time and at your own pace
- Affordably priced
As part of the Medical Marijuana 411 adult online education, enrollees may start and stop at any time. Any students completing our certifications and/or coursework will have a permanent student dashboard to review materials at any time. If in the future, you want to review any information, simply log-on to your dashboard to re-visit the content.
All coursework and graphics can be downloaded for future re-use with customers, clients and patients. Additional resources of lengthier, pertinent PDFs are available by clicking on the research endnote at the end of each section module.
Dr. Gregory Smith has been in primary care practice for over 30 years. He is board certified in Preventive Medicine and obtained his MPH from Harvard University. He first trained on the use of medical cannabis in 2000 in California. He has written extensively on the subject, including his popular textbook, “Medical Cannabis: Basic Science and Clinical Applications” published in 2016, and more recently “Cannabidiol, CBD: What you need to know.” And most recently in 2019, “THCV: Appetite Killer.”
Dr. Kevin Smith has also been in primary care practice for over 30 years. He is board certified in Preventive Medicine and obtained his MPH from Yale University. He trained on the use of medical Cannabis several years ago and has been very active in educating physicians and other medical professionals.
Disclosure Statement
Your CE Source ensures balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all our educational activities. In accordance with this policy, Your CE Source identifies conflicts of interest with its instructors, planners, content managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of an activity.
The following faculty, planner and/or content manager reported the following financial relationship with commercial interests whose products or services may be mentioned in this CE activity:Royalty/Patent Holder for Medical Cannabis Textbooks Consulting Fees: Callitas TherapeuticsWith over 800+ current, peer reviewed citations, Medical Marijuana 411 is proud to be the leader in online medical marijuana education for patients, medical professionals and dispensary consultants.
Additional videos from leading cited experts, scientists and physicians, and downloadable graphics are part of this certification. Here is a partial list of the scientists, researchers, educators and lawyers whose work is cited within the Medical Marijuana 411 certifications.
Our goal of creating the most current content for this cannabis certification course was obtained by using peer-reviewed research from industry experts. All citations utilized in this course meet standard guidelines and are part of the public domain. Experts listed below are not affiliated with Medical Marijuana 411 and no endorsement or authorization should be inferred by their inclusion on our website. Medical Marijuana 411 has included links to each expert to ensure credit is given for their research, legal and scientific studies under the guidelines of “Fair Use.”
- Dr. Raphael Mechoulam
- Dr. Sue Sisley
- Dr. Donald Abrams
- Dr. Jake Felice
- Dr. Ethan Russo
- Dr. Lester Grinspoon
- Dr. Nishi Whiteley
- Dr. Mark Ware
- Dr. Yehiel Gaoni
- Dr. Bruce Mirken
- Charles Whitebread, Professor of Law, USC Law School
- Neil Juneja, Gleam Law
- Orion Inskip, Gleam Law
- Dr. Martin Lee
- Dr. Allyn Howlett, Ph.D
- Dr. Gregory T Carter
- Dr. David Bearman
- Dr. Lumir Hanuš
- Dr. Vincenzo Di Marzo
- Dr. Robert Melamede
- Dr. Dustin Sulak
- Dr. Bonni Goldstein
- Professor Roger Pertwee
- Dr. Shohami
- Dr. Ester Fride
- Dr. Melanie Dreher
Comments
529 reviews for Utah Qualified Medical Provider Certification
Very informative
I would like to learn more about different forms, packages and dosages in regards to cannabis prescribing.
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very good
Useful. Pediatric specific section could be useful though
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No improvements necessary.
It was difficult to navigate through the system.
It was outstanding. It might help to run through the process that a QMP would follow in assisting a patient obtain the recommendation for a medical cannabis card. thanks.
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It is an indepth look at cannabis, there is a lot more for me to understand. I would like to review the materials over and over and research more on the topics.
More visual aids.
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I think this material is very useful in continuing education for providers who intend to treat with medicinal cannabis.
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This was an excellent course. It really helped to improve my knowledge base
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Excellent materials No comments
Some of the test questions were so specific on numbers it was a bit silly. The goal is to learn not to trick.
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comprehensive learning modules
too long
Some sections too dense – could be “broken up” a bit more
More interaction (maybe videos)
I want to know how I prescribe
Great
Other contraindications
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No suggestions
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I thought it was a great presentation and informed me of things that I did not know.
slightly repetitive. topics in graphics should also be in text formatted sections for redundant learning.
I really enjoyed this learning activity.
excellent training
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I thought the content was good and relevant
shorter testing
It will get better with more clinical information.
An audio along with the visual would be helpful!
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I thought it was well-organized and thorough
Overall very informative, more interactive learning such as videos would have been helpful
This was a great activity. I learned a lot. I really appreciated the infographics and the downloadable material.
It is a good general summary of medical cannabis.
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Better to have some case studies
I thought it was great.
Video on how the endocannabinoid receptor system works.
good
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Overall a great course. There needs to be more research done in order to get more in depth with the information.
Lots of information- less would be nice.
I think testing should be more clinical. Less important to know dates and study names, or which state first legalized something.
Provide more clinical directions for application In Typical practice
Excellent activity, well thought out materials.
possibly a different type of teaching method aside from power point.. Maybe videos etc to switch it up for different kind of learners
Very informative.
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A final module which would have a brief overview of the most pertinent learning points included in the module
you need to proofread your slides. Honestly, while there weren’t a ton of mistakes its pretty inexcusable they are in there
helpful
good activity, no suggestions
Great info, a little repetitive
Short videos to break up the reading would be helpful
I can’t think of how it could be improved.
it was great I have no suggests at this time
Non at this time
formulations of medical cannabis might be emphasized.
videos. power points are so boring
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would like to be able to go back and review while taking exams
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great stuff
Material was in depth, informative; I would not make any changes. Though it did take a while to complete it is definitely worth the time to acquire new information that is actionable.
This was a very good activity. It was a little dense with some of the physiologic and biochemistry material while also not really explaining more about the specifics they talk about; it was presented as if every person reading it would have full knowledge of this beforehand.
Dosing ?
videos would be better than reading
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This activity has been very good on teaching the hx of cannabis and the safe and effective use today for it as well.
video, graphics, expansion on treatment recommendations, best use forms
None
I thought it was well done
excellent course
very helpful
Some of the questions were vague and appropriate answer on exam was not discussed or clarified in material. A few questions were actually incorrect on the exam when compared to the reading. Several areas required my own research to determine the answer.
Very informative
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the beginning sections were great. the clinical applications sections were a lot weaker
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several grammar errors and typos
great!
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Trim content
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I thought it was excellent. I like the reading format instead of videos- faster
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would be better with audio
very good
I liked how it was presented and quizzed
Loved the graphs, pictures and displays. loved the historical content and evolution of cannabis science and hisorty
This was a great learning activity. No areas to improve from my standpoint.
Very helpful for me to be aware of the appropriate use of cannabis in my patients, but also to be aware of some of the risk involved.
Include laws changing in my state, if any, related to Medical Cannabis use
Good content and was educational.
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I did learn from this activity not sur about Improvement
I believe audio, video would be ideal
thought it was great
very good
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it was excellent
I would like audio, definitely.
Very clear and to the point
dosing guides for recommendations
Very good
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excellent program. very informative.
Overall excellent. Would provide summary pages that could be easily printed up for educational purposes for patients
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Expanding the evaluation of published studies about the comparative effectiveness of various interventions would be helpful.
it was a great tool
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add dosing, delivery, and other rec guidance
Good. Perhaps more downloadable reference charts that could be saved for future use.
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update material as current research dictates
Very helpful information. Nothing to change
I thought it was very well presented with the appropriate references to current studies and reports.
Well done
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Set aside 5 minutes of appointment time for discussion
Great study material, great resource for later referrals.
It was rather detailed. Some of the basics were unnecessarily repeated in the modules.
Please incorporate videos, only having content to read is quite boring.
lots of useful information
Ver thorough
It was great. Informative and straight to the point. Great job!
Make a video presentation format.
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Nothing I can think of
User interface could be improved. I was unable to open in a new tab which led to use of the back button and degraded experience.
Nothing really, It is a very good course!
I thought it was perfect. very well done
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No criticisms
It was very user friendly and informative. It provided an easy-to-follow and helpful plan with good knowledge testing exams at the end of each module.
Combine some modules together, unless there was some sort of requirement other than that it was well paced.
Perhaps recorded videos lessons would enhance leaner experience
I would suggest having the option to view as a power point presention with voice over
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excellent set up
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I thought it was well designed, and well organized. No suggestions.
Well Done
some video might help hold attention
Ok
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i thought it was good
I would recommend better proofreading. For instance, the male gland is called “prostate” not “prostrate”. Also some of the questions we wrong or poorly worded. Also, law restricts to less then 20 grams, not more than 20 grams.
Just continue to update as more data and research is found.
This was a good activity.
very informative
it would be more engaging if you included some videos. it was a little boring to just review written information the entire time.
Some of the explanations for medical efficacy are a bit too simplistic ( e.g., explanation for seizures and cancer) some of the information is downright wrong ( CBD does not stimulate CB2 receptor but non cannabinoid receptors are not addressed very much i would have liked to see more comparison with other drugs like ketamine should emphasize the changes that DSM V made for Cannabis Use Disorder how its no longer classified as a hallucinogen for example
Some of the test questions had some poor wording. One about the parasympathetic nervous system and stimulating. If you stimulate the parasympathetic system you promote calmness and reduce HR and so on. The question was just worded incorrectly.
I thought it was very thorough. I learned a tremendous amount of information.
I would have enjoyed watching some videos with commentary, examples, and case studies, rather than just reading slides. Also, in many instances the graphs and other images provided were really hard to see due to their small size.
THIS WAS THOROUGH, DETAILED. EASY TO USE AND COMPREHEND
Great program
dosing charts
Excellent program, I have no real suggestions, I feel that there is always “tweaking” but there is nothing that I find/found needed immediate improvement.
more downloads please
Dosing suggestions
Some audio and motion would be visually pleasing, but the content is fantastic (from an academic perspective). I still feel like I could have used some additional guidance as a HCP on how to facilitate the patient actually receives beneficial cannabis products for their diagnosis. I was also hoping there would be an update on when we can expect these other dispensaries to open. I practice in St. George and patients are expected to drive up to Provo (3 hrs) but there is a NV dispensary in Mesquite 35 min away. If medical cannabis is legal in both states, why aren’t we allowing patients to purchase it across state lines?
Include video lecture instead of just reading everything
I think it was very good.
It was very helpful. Lots of great information to help me in my practice.
excellent presentations which are helpful and detailed.
Great presentation
More variety in activities/assessments
Include videos
excellent course
Good base info
time will tell.
The materials were easy to access and understand! Thank you
I feel like a shorter quiz between all of the disorders medical cannabis could be utilized for might be easier than combining them together. It was difficult to keep all of the information fresh while continuing to read. Otherwise enjoyed all of the information provided.
Excellent!
it was very useful. some learners prefer video content over all reading but otherwise very accessible
An audible version would be nice
several grammar errors and typos
Well done CME module, I learned a lot, and in fact may have helped get rid of some bias I had against its use in clinical practice
This was a very informative class and I am very happy with the information that was provided.
I need dosing guidelines
The question on cannabis effects on anxiety needs to be reworded. cannabis affects the GABA receptor (which the question points out). This causes a stimulation of the Parasympathetic nervous system. The affects of stimulating this system is calming but the question specifically asks what it does the the Parasympathetic system.
This activity has helped immensely and feel more comfortable
Broad and relevant.
Provided just the right amount of information. I love the citations and the inclusion of any studies in each area.
It was great
I think the addition of adding a video with voice would be helpful instead of just me reading everything.
More interactive learning activities
I do not have any suggestions for improvement. Awesome presentation!
This was a very comprehensive course. The information was provided in a way that was easy to follow and understand.
I liked it, great job.
informational, esp endocannabinoid system more practical ways to educate patients for access to cannabis, how to begin trial.
I liked the format and that I have access to the PDFs. I can use this info as the laws are growing in my state
I would like a back key to use to go back to the previous question.
It really was wonderful. I might have enjoyed a lecture format.
Overall it was done quite well. I do like to see videos of presenters even if it is video on demand and not live.
I liked the short and measureable outcomes of this activity, the quizzes helped a lot
I would like audible versions of some of the slides so that multitasking can occur simultaneously as learning this content.
It was rather detailed. Some of the basics were unnecessarily repeated in the modules.
Too general, not specific to the state as it was advertised.
very good, no recs for improvement or changes
Would be beneficial to implement other information processing models such as video, activities, etc. Instead of just reading to learn the materials.
more objectivity and transparency regarding the data. Better word choices in tests, such as “describe the effect on the vagus nerve – the effect is to activate the parasympathetic system (apparently wrong) the correct answer actually applied to the effect on the patient not the receptor
comprehensive
I would love for you to discuss medical cannabis and opiate therapy combined. I have many patients who want to transition and or use both while on one or the other.
Material was very dense at times. Better to use bullet points than paragraphs on some slides.
Great job.
Less text per slide.
form and dosage of medical cannabis are missing
I really like the course. It would be nice to know the frequency of the side effects.
Perhaps recorded videos lessons would enhance leaner experience
Would like more information on appropriate dosages. Perhaps patient cases/scenarios.
good as is
It was good
add few videos
Well done–perhaps some animation in the content delivery
It was great
Some information about dosing for different diseases may be helpful. Are there some dosage forms that work better than others?
Would like to better understand exactly how patient gets fro receiving recommendation letter to find good pharmacy. Who determines dose and instructions? Does pharmacy bill insurance for patent? Exactly how do they get medical marijuana use card? Does every green cross pharmacy participate with insurance? When. Looked for pharmacies n state of Utah they looked more like head shops and less like medical pharmacies. Is there a list of sanctioned pharmacies?
It was informative.
Discuss dosing criteria
Very helpful and educational
dosing guideline and it’s effect on the clinical dxs still unclear.
Would like to have narrated audio files to listen to
More data from well done studies hopefully in the near future.
served its purpose for now and I will continue CME learning activities as more studies are concluded to show benefits
Provide option of continuing education as more evidence becomes available.
more extensive data re: benefits
The gi sections confused IBS and IBD
We just need to continue with further reason
videos and audio would be good. Less reading. The reading was really good material, however.
A video teaching and discussing the material would be helpful
I thought this was adequate and relevant
good info
Was hoping for more clinical applications, case studies, etc. but overall was informative.
Prostate was spelled wrong on one of the slides/PDFs
Q8 on one of the tests, regarding parasympathetic activity is poorly written – when the PNS is stimulated, there is a calming effect in regards to autonomic function
Reasonably well done for amount and time limitations
I really like how it was organized which made the information easier to navigate and understand. Content was exactly what I needed
updates on patient responses, dosing strategies
It was very informational!
Overall well done. No specific recommendations.
Dosing and more information on plant variety
Getting educated on the latest trends for cannabis use and abuse is of vital importance for the patients and the medical providers and community. Thank you
Thank you.
More specifics on how to recommend and use THC and CBD
Excellent
This activity adequately met the needs to certify as a QMP. May improve with a post-test.
Very well organized, clear communication of main ideas. very relevent information. The quiz questions seemed very historical and not as relevent to patient management at times. For example: the name of the senator who supported this bill, or the year that certain provisions were incorporated.
Videos may be helpful to people that have a visual or auditory learning style
I would like more clinical application type information – for instance, what products are available and what to recommend to patients and for how long, etc.
Video or audio options would have been nice.
Great intro course
Over all it was helpful. Could use more information on how to access CBD products and dosing parameters
Update for 2019 studies that have been published
Video lectures or audio to accompany text
Should be more interactive and include some videos for those that have difficulty learning through reading only.
It was very informative, concise, and easy to navigate.
Question wording may need correction “When CBD acts on GABA receptors, what type of effect does it have on the parasympathetic envois system?” “Calming” is coded as the correct answer, rather than activating, or stimulating. The explanation states “CBD acts on GABA receptors that direct the brain to activate the parasympathetic nervous system” (not calm it). CBD’s actions on GABA receptors calm the individual, but they activate, or stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.
a few spelling or grammatical errors. Videos
More info than the other course I took.
There are several spelling and grammatical errors.
wordy slides with significant detail are nice. A summation of pertinent points afterward would be helpful.
I thought it was great. I understand the purpose of this training but I am infuriated that that one of the expectations I am expected to follow is to prove I have first prescribed dangerous and extremely addictive opiates, which have failed, proved ineffective or have have had unacceptable and dangerous side effects and consequences before I can prescribe something much safer. It’s all a bit bassackwards. But I understand progress does not move forward in a straight line.
more information about dosing, different strands of marijuana and what they accomplish, difference between edibles, film, smoking or vaping when it comes to dosing
Some videos; or recorded interaction might be nice to break up the material instead of just reading.
I WOULDN’T CHANGE ANYTHING
I would appreciate more specifics on benefits and side effects of types of plants such as any differences known between sativa and indica. I would like to be able to discuss these with patients more knowledgeably
Well organized and easy to understand. Effective format.
Continuing education as more studies are conducted and more clinical information becomes available.
How cannabis might be used with other treatments for depression like Ketamine.
Thank you, well organization of material with current information regarding a useful compound.
more concise
Having an audio option would be helpful.
my program frooze at fist, after module 2, but Chris was super helpful at fixing the issue
Noticed that if the test answer was all of the above than that was usually the right answer making the quiz a bit predictable in nature.
brilliant course. Would like access to larger prints of some of the diagrams for office use
Great educational activity. Very informative, practical and useful. I really enjoyed how the information was presented.
excellent educational material
I think that the overall material was pretty good. I would like to perhaps some more information on possible appropriate dosing etc. In the side effects and problem section, there was no information on what was considered too much–
video presentations rather than just reading.
Periodic updates on emerging research and proven indications / FDA approvals, etc. This was a great program!
this was very informative, excellent learning format
very good, just enough detail to be helpvul
I would love to see this presented as a lecture with a moderator or as a PowerPoint class with narrated content.
I found it indormative. It could discuss ways in which the pharmacies use the medical cards and how to dose or recommend//prescribe
really good
It was good
have information presented in recorded video
Overall it was a great overview of history, beneficial uses, side effects and legality.
Could use more clarity on the process of “recommending” and dosing of medical cannabis
Very informative and concise
Very educational
Some of the evaluations featured questions on nitty gritty numbers which I personally do not find too useful to know. I think clinical questions may be more useful. “A patient comes in reporting symptoms X, Y, and Z. they are this old and have these conditions. Based on the available research, what would you recommend” with multiple choice options for recommendations.
Overall it was a good learning activity. I hope that with more use and time that more legitimate studies can come out to support specific use.
It was great.
Generally good activity
It was a really good educational activity, I felt like the course material was relevant to practice. A little bit more on the neuroscience and future study and evidence-based information as it is available
The content of this activity is outstanding, however is more to learn regarding the permanent side effects of chronic users; I believe we need more research on the topic to be able to fully understand the benefits of cannabinoids in the medicinal world.
Appreciate the visual learning and would like to see more data
well done i thought
very helpful, good information
I enjoyed it quite a bit. Didn’t realize how much I “didn’t know” about cannabis.
I found this to be very informative and gave me a wealth of information. Having some videos could be helpful.
I found that some of the questions were poorly worded, for example the question about the effect of cannabis on the parasympathetic nervous system. Activation/stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system leads to the “rest and digest” effect.
Ryan C.
loved it
need more training on dosing recommendations. Perhaps more info on the different strains and clinical differences we would see.
Excellent education
Spell the word prostate correctly on 1 of the diagrams was spelled prostrate
Your specific areas of treatment were much too general and evidence conflicted with information presented. Nothing n this course convinced me that cannabis is better than current treatments.
I would like to be able to print all the material to have in a book for reference.
I thought the program was well treated. Content was good, but there are a few difficult to read sections where spelling and syntax need correcting (sorry I didn’t make note of them at the time-didn’t know you were going to ask)
Great lectures
This is excellent, thank you!
great course
I would have liked to see how I provide patients with a “recommendation” note or letter.
very easy to navigate
Videos would be more engaging. A
Great information.
excellent information but too many unclear or intricate biochem pathways
more specifics in regards to state legislation
Great course, no changes
It was good
It was good.
Great information
This was very educational and helpful.
i thought it was good
Broad and relevant.
Material was very dense at times. Better to use bullet points than paragraphs on some slides.
more objectivity and transparency regarding the data. Better word choices in tests, such as “describe the effect on the vagus nerve – the effect is to activate the parasympathetic system (apparently wrong) the correct answer actually applied to the effect on the patient not the receptor
Perhaps recorded videos lessons would enhance leaner experience
I liked the short and measureable outcomes of this activity, the quizzes helped a lot
several grammar errors and typos
Some audio and motion would be visually pleasing, but the content is fantastic (from an academic perspective). I still feel like I could have used some additional guidance as a HCP on how to facilitate the patient actually receives beneficial cannabis products for their diagnosis. I was also hoping there would be an update on when we can expect these other dispensaries to open. I practice in St. George and patients are expected to drive up to Provo (3 hrs) but there is a NV dispensary in Mesquite 35 min away. If medical cannabis is legal in both states, why aren’t we allowing patients to purchase it across state lines?
very informative
time will tell.
It was rather detailed. Some of the basics were unnecessarily repeated in the modules.
Overall it was done quite well. I do like to see videos of presenters even if it is video on demand and not live.
dosing guideline and it’s effect on the clinical dxs still unclear.
informational, esp endocannabinoid system more practical ways to educate patients for access to cannabis, how to begin trial.
it would be more engaging if you included some videos. it was a little boring to just review written information the entire time.
I would like a back key to use to go back to the previous question.
Great program
excellent presentations which are helpful and detailed.
It was very helpful. Lots of great information to help me in my practice.
it was very useful. some learners prefer video content over all reading but otherwise very accessible
comprehensive
I thought it was very thorough. I learned a tremendous amount of information.
Great presentation
It really was wonderful. I might have enjoyed a lecture format.
Would like more information on appropriate dosages. Perhaps patient cases/scenarios.
This was a good activity.
Some information about dosing for different diseases may be helpful. Are there some dosage forms that work better than others?
Well done–perhaps some animation in the content delivery
I need dosing guidelines
Would like to have narrated audio files to listen to
This activity has helped immensely and feel more comfortable
dosing charts
form and dosage of medical cannabis are missing
I liked it, great job.
Just continue to update as more data and research is found.
I feel like a shorter quiz between all of the disorders medical cannabis could be utilized for might be easier than combining them together. It was difficult to keep all of the information fresh while continuing to read. Otherwise enjoyed all of the information provided.
Less text per slide.
I think the addition of adding a video with voice would be helpful instead of just me reading everything.
Include videos
This was a very informative class and I am very happy with the information that was provided.
Would be beneficial to implement other information processing models such as video, activities, etc. Instead of just reading to learn the materials.
very good, no recs for improvement or changes
I would like audible versions of some of the slides so that multitasking can occur simultaneously as learning this content.
It was informative.
An audible version would be nice
More variety in activities/assessments
Too general, not specific to the state as it was advertised.
THIS WAS THOROUGH, DETAILED. EASY TO USE AND COMPREHEND
Include video lecture instead of just reading everything
It was great
I liked the format and that I have access to the PDFs. I can use this info as the laws are growing in my state
Would like to better understand exactly how patient gets fro receiving recommendation letter to find good pharmacy. Who determines dose and instructions? Does pharmacy bill insurance for patent? Exactly how do they get medical marijuana use card? Does every green cross pharmacy participate with insurance? When. Looked for pharmacies n state of Utah they looked more like head shops and less like medical pharmacies. Is there a list of sanctioned pharmacies?
I would have enjoyed watching some videos with commentary, examples, and case studies, rather than just reading slides. Also, in many instances the graphs and other images provided were really hard to see due to their small size.
Provided just the right amount of information. I love the citations and the inclusion of any studies in each area.
I would love for you to discuss medical cannabis and opiate therapy combined. I have many patients who want to transition and or use both while on one or the other.
excellent course
Discuss dosing criteria
more downloads please
Great job.
The question on cannabis effects on anxiety needs to be reworded. cannabis affects the GABA receptor (which the question points out). This causes a stimulation of the Parasympathetic nervous system. The affects of stimulating this system is calming but the question specifically asks what it does the the Parasympathetic system.
It was good
Very helpful and educational
More interactive learning activities
add few videos
This was a very comprehensive course. The information was provided in a way that was easy to follow and understand.
Well done CME module, I learned a lot, and in fact may have helped get rid of some bias I had against its use in clinical practice
I would recommend better proofreading. For instance, the male gland is called “prostate” not “prostrate”. Also some of the questions we wrong or poorly worded. Also, law restricts to less then 20 grams, not more than 20 grams.
Some of the explanations for medical efficacy are a bit too simplistic ( e.g., explanation for seizures and cancer) some of the information is downright wrong ( CBD does not stimulate CB2 receptor but non cannabinoid receptors are not addressed very much i would have liked to see more comparison with other drugs like ketamine should emphasize the changes that DSM V made for Cannabis Use Disorder how its no longer classified as a hallucinogen for example
I do not have any suggestions for improvement. Awesome presentation!
I think it was very good.
Some of the test questions had some poor wording. One about the parasympathetic nervous system and stimulating. If you stimulate the parasympathetic system you promote calmness and reduce HR and so on. The question was just worded incorrectly.
Excellent!
good as is
The materials were easy to access and understand! Thank you
It was great