About This Course

This course explores the medical and scientific aspects of cannabis for therapeutic use. It delves into how cannabinoids interact with the human endocannabinoid system, the implications of the entourage effect, and the pharmacokinetics including dose-response relationships, the occurrence of drug tolerance, side effects, and dependence. Additionally, the course will cover the health and wellness benefits of cannabinoids, terpenes, and endocannabinoids, and their role in maintaining homeostasis through the concept of adaptomers.

At a Glance

• Institution: DoaneX
• Subject: Medicine
• Level: Introductory
• Prerequisites: None
• Language: English
• Video Transcript: English
• Associated Skills: Auditing, Understanding the Endocannabinoid System, Medical Cannabis Knowledge

What You'll Learn

Enrolled students will acquire a thorough understanding of cannabis compounds including cannabinoids and terpenes, their medicinal benefits, and the therapeutic applications of these compounds. The course will enable learners to:

• Comprehend how cannabinoids interact with the nervous receptors in the endocannabinoid system.
• Identify and articulate the differences and similarities among major and minor cannabinoids.
• Analyze and interpret medical cannabis research and its practical applications in the health field.

Course Coverage

• Interactions of cannabinoids with the endocannabinoid system
• The entourage effect and its implications in medicine
• Pharmacokinetics of cannabinoids including bioavailability and drug tolerance
• Medical, health, and wellness benefits of cannabinoids, terpenes, and endocannabinoids
• Role of cannabinoids and terpenes in maintaining homeostasis and their therapeutic uses

Who This Course is For

This course is ideal for medical professionals, healthcare providers, researchers in medicinal chemistry and anyone interested in the therapeutic potentials of cannabis.

Real-World Applications

Learners will be equipped to apply these insights in various settings, including clinical practices where cannabis is a treatment option, research roles focusing on medicinal plants, and in educational contexts where there is a need to understand the complexity of herbal medicines including cannabis.