North Dakota Medical Cannabis Foundational Certification
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The North Dakota Medical Cannabis Foundational Certification consists of 12 educational modules designed to teach dispensary personnel and medical professionals about cannabis. Learn about the legal framework surrounding cannabis in North Dakota to US policy at large. Then, discover the fundamentals of the cannabis plant and learn about the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) and how cannabis works in our bodies. This course, which includes video explanations from medical experts and engaging infographics, will provide value to anyone wanting to better understand the science and utilization of cannabis.
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.
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Description
Does your state have legal cannabis?
Yes! Medical Cannabis is legal in North Dakota, however patients cannot cultivate at home. Patients and caregivers may purchase up to 7.5 ounces from dispensaries every thirty days. North Dakota does not recognize out of state medical cannabis cards.
Adult-use cannabis is illegal in North Dakota.
Where to start?
Our certification programs span from Washington state to New York, and every legal state in between. 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 hire in your Montana. Our courses and certifications will provide you with knowledge and skillset to enter the cannabis job market competitively, right out of the gate.
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What does the Medical Cannabis Foundational 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. This certification is not just for medical professionals, but for budtenders who want to enroll in the most robust cannabis certification course as your educational foundation.
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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 North Dakota Division of Medical Marijuana and framework.
In addition to North Dakota Medical Marijuana regulations, you will 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. Did you know that Healthcare Professionals are covered by Federal Law to talk to patients about Medical Marijuana even in non-legal states by an existing statute? That’s the wealth of information contained in MM411, Inc. certifications.
This certification also  includes: video testimonials from scientists and medical experts, downloadable infographics, additional visuals to support the written content followed by an exam to receive your certificate. Any individual wanting to learn more about the science of cannabis will find the course valuable. And 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.
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.
Syllabus:
Module 1 – US Legal
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- Legal Landscape for Cannabis in the United States
- Controlled Substance Act
- Affirmative Defense
- Employment Law
Module 2 – North Dakota  Division of Medical Marijuana LegalÂ
Module 3 – An Ancient Plant for Modern Illnesses
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- Early History of Cannabis Use
- Cannabis in the West
- U.S. Prohibition History
- The Medical Implications of U.S. Prohibition
- Medical Cannabis Today
- Hemp vs Cannabis
- Brief Chronology of History in Spain and throughout Europe
Module 4 – The Discovery of the Endocannabinoid System
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- Discovering the Endocannabinoid System
- The Endocannabinoid System: The Body’s Supercomputer
- Why the Endocannabinoid System is Not Taught in Medical School
- Medical Cannabis Training in Universities
- Endocannabinoids
- ECS Receptors: CB1 and CB2
- How Cannabis Attaches to Receptors
- Endocannabinoids and Human Thriving Behavior
- Retrograde Inhibition
- Infant and Early Childhood Development
Module 5 – One Plant, One Complex Chemical Factory
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- Minor Cannabinoids: CBG CBC CBN THCV
- Terpenes
- The Entourage Effect & Tolerance / ECS Down Regulation
- Botanical vs. Single Molecule Compounds & Cannabinoids and Opioids
Module 6 – Getting Cannabinoids into the Bloodstream
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- Inhalation: Smoking vs. Vaporization
- In the News Discussions
- Cannabis Flower vs. Concentrate
- Different Concentrate Consistencies
- Extraction Methods
- Winterization
- Concentrates Using Solvents
- Solventless Concentrates
- Edibles, Oral Mucosal, Topicals and Suppositories
- The Role of the Medical Provider
- The Role of the Dispensary: Experts within the Dispensary
Module 7 – Patient Centered Dosing
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- Considerations Before Medicating with Cannabis
- 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 8 – Laboratory Testing
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- How Testing Works
- Contaminants: Pesticides, Fungi and Mold
- How to Interpret a Test
Module 9 – Clinical Practice
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- Anxiety Disorders
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Migraine Headaches
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Neuropathy
- Pain
- Palliative Care
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Sleep Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Endometriosis
- Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Menopause
Module 10 – Cannabis and Opioids
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- Pain Management Today
- Cannabis and Opioids: The Good News
- Cannabis and NSAIDS: More Good News
Module 11 – Medical Myths and Facts
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- Gateway Theory, Addiction and Brain Function
- Impaired Motivation, Memory and Mental State
- Lung Damage, Usage Patterns and Overall Danger
Module 12 – Side Effects Abuse and Misuse
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- Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
- Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD)
- Short and Long Term Side Effects
- Physical and Mental Effects
- Cannabis and driving
- Cannabis Overconsumption and Tolerance
NORTH DAKOTA Â Legal Overview
In February 2015, medical marijuana legalization attempts through House Bill 1430 were voted down 26-67 because House Human Services Committee members felt that the concerns and risks outweighed the benefits.
However, in 2016, North Dakota marijuana laws changed in favor of medical usage after voters approved Measure 5 with 63% votes.
By 2017, State lawmakers adopted Senate Bill 2344, which applied changes to Measure 5, including removing the right for North Dakota medical marijuana users to grow their weed.
The North Dakota Department of Health is in charge of medical marijuana in North Dakota; they issue medical marijuana cards and supervise medical marijuana dispensation in the state.
As of June 2022, the NDDH puts the number of active North Dakota medical marijuana users at 7,830. Source: Department of Health, Division of Medical Marijuana,
Effective October 1, 2022, qualifying patient application fees have been reduced from $50 to $25.
Qualifying Conditions
- Agitation from Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Anorexia nervosa
- Anxiety disorder
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Brain injury
- Bulimia nervosa
- Cachexia or Wasting syndrome
- Cancer
- Chronic or debilitating disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Endometriosis
- Epilepsy
- Fibromyalgia
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- HIV/AIDS
- Interstitial cystitis
- Intractable nausea
- Neuropathy
- Migraine
- Multiple sclerosis
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Seizures
- Severe and persistent muscle spasms
- Severe debilitating pain
- Spinal stenosis
- Tourette syndrome
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.
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. 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
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