Arkansas Medical Cannabis Foundational Certification

Arkansas voters will have an opportunity to vote on ending cannabis prohibition the fall of 2022 — but the results may not count, pending the outcome of a lawsuit filed in August. After state officials previously certified that a sufficient number of signatures had been submitted to qualify a constitutional cannabis legalization measure for the ballot, the Arkansas State Board of Election Commissioners issued a ruling to block voters from seeing the measure, alleging that aspects of the language would be confusing to voters. If enacted the measure would allow adults 21 and older to purchase and possess up to an ounce of cannabis. The state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division would regulate and issue licenses for cultivation facilities and dispensaries; the state would collect revenue from a 10% supplemental tax on cannabis sales (in addition to normal state and local sales taxes). MPP’s summary of Issue 4 here.

Although there are no state mandated certifications required in Arkansas, Medical Marijuana 411 has developed an Arkansas specific certification which includes key information about the Arkansas Medical Marijuana legal framework.

What does the Certification Include?

The Medical Cannabis Foundational Certification will allow you to learn the core fundamentals of cannabis science and explore cannabis industry knowledge, so you are prepared to be a certified in your state. Our courses and certifications will provide you with knowledge and skillset to enter the cannabis job market competitively, right out of the gate.

The Medical Cannabis Foundational Course is an online course that covers a series of 12 modules designed to teach healthcare and industry professionals the fundamental topics of cannabis and includes a specific module on the legal framework, forms and other pertinent information regarding the Arkansas Medical Marijuana program.

In addition to Arkansas specific regulations,  learn about the federal legal framework of working with medical marijuana patients, the basics of the cannabis plant, the Endocannabinoid System, and how cannabinoid receptors work with our bodies. Additional modules will cover important topics like: how to medicate, inhalation versus ingestion, contraindications, drug-on-drug interactions, and recommended rations of 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.

Did you know?  Healthcare professionals are permitted, by federal law, to talk to patients about medical marijuana, even in non-legal states. This is but one example of the wealth of information contained in MM411, Inc. certifications.

If you are a dispensary, medical group, or company and interested in multi-seat pricing or a customized, white label course, please call 844.411.0500.

In 2016 voters approved Amendment 98, a ballot initiative legalized medical cannabis in Arkansas. The legislature amended the voter-approved law in 2017. The first medical cannabis dispensary in the state did not open until 2019. Since then nearly 100,000 patients have registered with the medical cannabis program, with dozens of dispensaries operating across the state.

Source: Arkansas Department of Health, as of May 2022

Qualifying Conditions

• Cancer
• Glaucoma
• Positive status for human immunodeficiency virus/ acquired immune deficiency syndrome
• Hepatitis C
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Tourette’s syndrome
• Crohn’s disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Severe arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Alzheimer’s disease
• Cachexia or wasting syndrome
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Intractable pain which is pain that has not responded to ordinary medications, treatment, or surgical measures for more than six (6) months
• Severe nausea
• Seizures including without limitation those characteristic of epilepsy
• Severe and persistent muscle spasms including without limitation those characteristic of multiple sclerosis
• and any other medical condition or its treatment approved by the Department of Health

Here is our base course that allows you to explore cannabis industry pathways to future certification.

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With over 800+ current, peer reviewed citations, Medical Marijuana 411 is proud to be the global leader in online medical marijuana education for patients, medical professionals and dispensary consultants.

Cited Experts

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.”