Cannabis Medicine Certificate
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| 2025-09-01 | - |
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| 2026-06-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
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Program Overview
Introduction to the Cannabis Medicine Certificate
The Cannabis Medicine Certificate is a graduate certificate program designed to equip health professionals with the understanding of current cannabinoid therapies and their health effects. This program is offered by the Institute of Emerging Health Professions at Thomas Jefferson University, one of the most highly respected health sciences universities in the United States.
Program Overview
The graduate certificate in Cannabis Medicine is an online program that consists of 9 credits and can be completed in 1 year. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the science underlying endocannabinoids, phytocannabinoids, and synthetic cannabinoids, as well as their clinical applications.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:
- Apply clinical and basic sciences knowledge to identify appropriate cannabis therapies for specific medical conditions.
- Explain mechanisms of action, functional roles, and absorption/distribution/metabolism/excretion of cannabinoids in humans.
- Determine medical cannabis/cannabinoids proper administration and safe dosing, and identify its physical, psychiatric, and psychological effects.
Curriculum
The Cannabis Medicine certificate is one of the stackable certificates leading up to the MS in Medical Cannabis Science & Business. The program consists of the following courses:
- CMD 506: Cannabinoid Medicine and Nervous System Disorders (3 credits, Fall)
- CMD 507: Cannabinoid Medicine and Somatic Disorders (3 credits, Spring)
- CMD 505: Health Implications of Medicinal Cannabis (3 credits, Summer)
Related Programs
Related programs offered by the university include:
- MS in Medical Cannabis Science & Business
- Cannabis Business Certificate
- Cannabis Science Certificate
- Medical Marijuana: A Course for Health Care Practitioners and Pennsylvania Recommenders
Program Details
The program is designed to accommodate and interest students with diverse academic backgrounds and career interests. All cannabis courses are online and mostly asynchronous. Students may enroll in the program in fall, spring, or summer. The program is led by expert faculty who provide a didactic and interactive experience for students.