Review the use of medicinal and recreational cannabis from a clinical perspective by evaluating its safety and efficacy as it pertains to cardiovascular health.
Cannabis (marijuana) has potential therapeutic properties. As a result of expanded legalization of medical and recreational cannabis, cannabis use has increased in the United States. The required reading for this continuing professional education short course reviews the use of medicinal and recreational cannabis from a clinical perspective by evaluating its safety and efficacy as it pertains to cardiovascular health.
A case-study based CPE program allows the reader to apply the information to their work setting and professional interactions with other clinicians.
Purchasing Options: This is available as eDocument plus CPE Test only. Includes a link to the required reading in the course document, electronic test, and 1 certificate with passing grade.
After completing this continuing professional education course, the learner should be able to:
- Differentiate between outdated and current evidence-based practice related to the management of cardiovascular disease and cannabis use.
- Integrate new knowledge of cannabis use and cardiovascular disease into practice.
- Critically evaluate the credibility of research and literature, using evidence-based criteria, to determine the appropriateness of incorporating cannabis use into treatment plans.
- Identify safety issues, risks, efficacies, benefits, and limitations of cannabis use for patients with cardiovascular disease.
This course is intended for: RDNs and NDTRs
CDR Activity Number: 172321 Self Study Activity Type: 720 Printed
CPE Level: II
Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:
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- 8.2.2 Differentiates between outdated and current evidence-based practice related to the management of diseases and clinical conditions.
- 8.2.4 Integrates new knowledge of disease states and clinical conditions into practice.
- 8.4.2 Critically evaluates the credibility of integrative and functional medicine research and literature, using evidence-based criteria, to respond to inquiries and to determine the appropriateness of incorporating these interventions into nutrition care plans.
- 8.4.4 Identifies safety issues, risks, efficacies, benefits, and limitations of interventions.
Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.
The answer to the pop quiz is “d. Decrease blood pressure.”
This self-study course includes required reading, a downloadable course document and an online exam with multiple choice, case study based questions. Upon passing the test, the learner can download and print the certificate.
Required Reading for this Course: Medical Marijuana, Recreational Cannabis, and Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association (a link to the document is included in the downloadable course document).
Disclaimer: The text associated with this course is required solely for the course taker to learn the underlying principles that will be applied in taking a case-study based exam. Neither the authors nor the publishers of the text/book have contributed to or endorsed this course.
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