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West Virginia Medical Cannabis Foundational Certification

$250.00

Above pricing is for a single seat purchase, see below for multi-seat pricing.

The West Virginia Medical Cannabis Foundational Certification online course is a series of 12 modules designed to teach dispensary personnel, and medical professionals about cannabis. Learn about the 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 course includes video testimonials from scientists and medical experts, infographics, and additional visuals to support the written content. Any individual wanting to learn more about the science of cannabis will find the course valuable.

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.

Quantity Discount Price Per Item
2-5 -$25.00 $225.00
6-10 -$50.00 $200.00

The West Virginia Medical Cannabis Foundational Certification offers cannabis education and industry knowledge that will support your cannabis knowledge and skill set, allowing you to enter or successfully compete in the cannabis job market right out of the gate. This course allows you to learn the fundamentals of cannabis science and explore cannabis industry knowledge so you are prepared and certified to work with cannabis in West Virginia.

The West Virginia Medical Cannabis Foundational Certification consists of 12 educational modules designed to teach West Virginia cannabis professionals pertinent details that relate to their everyday work. The course begins by detailing the legality of cannabis at the state and federal level and what this means for cannabis professionals in West Virginia. Next, learn about the basics of the cannabis plant, the Endocannabinoid System, and how cannabinoid receptors work within our bodies. 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.

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.

Module 1 – US Legal

    • Legal Landscape for Cannabis in the United States
    • Controlled Substance Act
    • Affirmative Defense
    • Employment Law

Module 2 – West Virginia Cannabis Legal Module

Module 3 – History

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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
  • 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

  • How Testing Works
  • Contaminants: Pesticides, Fungi and Mold
  • How to Interpret a Test

Module 9 – Clinical Practice

  • 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

  • Pain Management Today
  • Cannabis and Opioids: The Good News
  • Cannabis and NSAIDS: More Good News

Module 11 – Medical Myths and Facts

  • 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

  • Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
  • Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD)
  • Short and Long Term Side Effects
  • Physical and Mental Effects
  • Cannabis and driving
  • Cannabis Overconsumption and Tolerance

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.”