Kentucky Pharmacology of Medical Cannabis
Contact Hours: 3
Pharmacology Hours: 3
What's included?
Course Overview
This course will explore the pharmacology of medical cannabis, how it works in the body, and what conditions it can be used for. We will also examine Kentucky’s prescribing laws and regulations for medical cannabis. We will review evidence-based uses of medical cannabis for conditions like chronic pain, epilepsy, and PTSD, focusing on dosage forms, administration routes, and patient counseling. As the state moves toward integrating medical cannabis into treatment options, healthcare providers must be knowledgeable in both the therapeutic potential and the legalities surrounding its prescription.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Kentucky Prescribing Laws
- Overview and Definitions
- Pathophysiology
- Clinical Application and Use
- Pharmacokinetics
- Nursing Considerations and Follow-Up
- Upcoming Research and Legislation
- Conclusion
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Identify the prescribing laws and regulations of medical cannabis at both the federal and state levels, with a focus on regulations in the state of Kentucky.
- Explain the basic pharmacology of cannabis and its interaction with the endocannabinoid system (ECS).
- Differentiate between the effects of THC and CBD on the human body.
- Evaluate the therapeutic uses of medical cannabis for conditions such as chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and PTSD.
- Develop treatment plans incorporating medical cannabis, considering factors such as dosage, method of administration, and patient-specific conditions.
Accreditations and Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
- Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
- Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
- Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
- Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)
Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.
Written For
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
Requirements for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
