Potential Risks and Side Effects of Medical Cannabis (4 hrs)
Potential Risks and Side Effects of Medical Cannabis (4 hrs)
Cannabis and Public Health: Potential Risks and Side Effects of Medical Cannabis
4 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Dr. Kenneth Finn, M.D.
As cannabis legalization, commercialization, and normalization continue to expand, healthcare professionals and workplace leaders need clear, balanced, and evidence-informed education.
Cannabis and Public Health provides essential knowledge on the potential risks, side effects, public health implications, and workplace considerations associated with medical cannabis.
Presented by Dr. Kenneth Finn, M.D., this course is designed for healthcare professionals, HR leaders, and other decision-makers who need to understand cannabis-related issues with greater clarity and confidence.
Course Overview
Across this 4-hour CE/CPD course, participants will explore the pharmacology of cannabis, medical applications, potential risks, side effects, public health concerns, workplace implications, and current issues surrounding cannabis use.
For healthcare professionals, the course addresses important knowledge gaps around cannabis use, helping practitioners better understand how to discuss risks, benefits, and clinical considerations with patients.
For HR professionals and workplace leaders, the course examines how cannabis use may affect productivity, safety, workplace culture, policy development, and risk management.
Supported by video lectures, a fully illustrated course workbook, companion course, lesson quizzes, online exam, certificate of completion, and lifetime access, this course provides a practical foundation for informed professional decision-making.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Focus |
|---|---|
| Cannabis Pharmacology | Understanding how cannabis interacts with the body and why effects may vary between individuals |
| Medical Applications | Exploring current medical use, claims, clinical considerations, and evidence-informed discussion |
| Risks & Side Effects | Identifying potential adverse effects, safety concerns, and public health implications |
| Healthcare Decision-Making | Supporting informed, evidence-based conversations in clinical practice |
| Workplace Considerations | Understanding potential effects on safety, productivity, workplace culture, and HR policy |
| Regulation & Public Health | Examining the wider implications of cannabis legalization, normalization, and commercialization |
Course Content
The course combines cannabis pharmacology, medical use, risk awareness, side-effect education, workplace considerations, public health discussion, and professional decision-making.
| Module | Focus |
|---|---|
| Cannabis in a Changing Landscape | Legalization, normalization, commercialization, and the need for informed professional education |
| Pharmacology and Medical Use | How cannabis works, why it is used medically, and what professionals need to understand |
| Risks, Side Effects and Safety | Potential adverse effects, safety issues, clinical concerns, and public health implications |
| Clinical Practice Considerations | Practical guidance for healthcare professionals addressing cannabis-related questions |
| Cannabis in the Workplace | Implications for HR leaders, safety-sensitive roles, productivity, culture, and policy development |
| Professional Decision-Making | Using evidence-informed knowledge to support responsible decisions in healthcare and organizational settings |
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, healthcare professionals, rehabilitation professionals, HR managers, HR leaders, workplace safety professionals, and other professionals who need a clearer understanding of cannabis-related risks, side effects, and public health implications.
It is especially valuable for professionals involved in clinical decision-making, patient education, workplace policy, safety-sensitive environments, employee wellbeing, and organizational risk management.
About Dr. Kenneth Finn
Dr. Kenneth Finn, M.D., is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, and Pain Management.
He has served on the Colorado Governor’s Task Force on Amendment 64 and the Colorado Medical Marijuana Scientific Advisory Council, bringing extensive experience to the discussion of cannabis, medicine, regulation, and public health.
His leadership roles within the American Board of Pain Medicine further reflect his expertise in pain medicine, clinical care, and responsible professional education.
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Video Lectures | 2.5 hours of video lectures presented by Dr. Kenneth Finn, M.D. |
| Fully Illustrated Workbook | Supporting workbook with detailed explanations, visual aids, and practical learning exercises |
| Companion Course | Structured companion lessons designed to reinforce and deepen course understanding |
| Lesson Quizzes | Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course |
| Online Exam | Assessment included for successful course completion |
| Certificate | Downloadable 4 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required |