Course Code: REL-BHC-0-EPMUMC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Name the parts and forms of cannabis and how it is taken and processed in the brain and body.
Identify the risks associated with cannabis use, especially for adolescents and other vulnerable populations.
Recall the benefits of cannabis use for chronic conditions, such as chronic pain, neurological conditions, and cancer.
Outline:
Section 1: Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and How They Work
Overview of Cannabis
Brief History
Cannabinoids
Forms of Cannabis and Methods of Use
Potency Trends
How Cannabis Is Processed in the Body
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Risks of Cannabis Use
What Is Known About the Risks of Cannabis Use
Meet Maya
Short-Term Risks
Long-Term Risks
Polysubstance Use
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Benefits of Cannabis for Chronic Conditions
Cannabis-Based Medications: Some Are FDA-Approved
FDA-Approved Cannabis-Based Medicines
Not FDA-Approved but Used in Clinical Trials
Conditions Treated by Cannabis
Cancer Care
Neurological Conditions
Chronic Pain
Emerging Areas of Focus: PTSD, Anxiety, and Sleep
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Writer: Kathryn Falbo-Woodson, MSW, LCSW
Kathryn earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from West Virginia University and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Social Work Supervisor in North Carolina. Kathryn has served on the NASW-NC Chapter Board of Directors and held leadership roles with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-NC Chapter, including board member and president. As board president and co-chair of the Charlotte Out of the Darkness Walk, she led the chapter to national recognition. She is the founder of Forsythia Counseling, PLLC, in Charlotte, NC, and serves as a Behavioral Health Subject Matter Expert at Relias. With a background in psychotherapy, education, and advocacy in integrated care and community mental health, Kathryn has trained healthcare professionals in Motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, QPR Suicide Prevention, and other crisis interventions. Her work reflects a strong commitment to behavioral health and the professional development of those in the field.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Behavioral Health Counselors; Care and Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Nursing Personnel; Psychologists; Social Workers; Substance Use Counselors; in the following settings: Behavioral Health and Intellectual Developmental Disability, Behavioral Health: Community Services, Behavioral Health: Crisis Services, Behavioral Health: Intensive Services (IRTS), Behavioral Health: Outpatient Services, Behavioral Health: Residential Services, Behavioral Health: Social Rehabilitation Facilities, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services, Behavioral Health: Substance Use Services: In-Home.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.