March 12, 2015
ADAI Launches Online CME course on Medicinal Cannabis
ADAI just launched a new online CME course for healthcare providers on medicinal cannabis for treating chronic pain.
The online course “Medicinal Cannabis and Chronic Pain” was developed with a grant to ADAI Research Scientist Dr. Beatriz Carlini from the Washington Office of the Attorney General to offer non-judgmental, science-based information to healthcare providers and the general public. Though a legally available option in Washington State, recommendations for medicinal cannabis may be avoided by healthcare providers who lack knowledge about the potential benefits and risks of this approach in managing chronic pain, and confidence in discussing this option with their patients. This 2-hour course addresses those gaps. Included on the training website are patient education materials and screening and clinical tools for providers. The training can be viewed for free by anyone, or as a CME course for a small fee. The Attorney General visited ADAI in 2013 to make the award in person!
Congratulations to Bia, Sharon, Meg, and all their collaborators for producing this excellent resource!