Medical Cannabis for Pain Management in the Cancer Patient

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Definitions 
3. Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System 
4. Indications for Use (THC, CBD) 
5. Current Cancer-Related Research 
6. Federal and State Regulations 
7. Legalization in Different Countries 
8. Implications for Nursing Practice 
9. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Medical Cannabis for Pain Management in the Cancer Patient​. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Recognize the potential benefits and risks of using cannabis for pain management in cancer and other symptoms of cancer treatment. 
2. Describe how cannabis interacts with the endocannabinoid system. 
3. Discuss the implications of cannabis use for nursing practice. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.