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The University of Illinois Springfield,
Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) presents
Healthcare and Medicine Certificate
Add cannabis knowledge to your healthcare skillset.
Cannabis medicine is a rapidly growing sector of the healthcare industry, yet trusted and credible information is hard to come by. For healthcare professionals seeking a career in cannabis medicine, or looking to add cannabis expertise to their existing practice, this course offers expert, in-depth instruction on the medical properties of cannabis.
Studying Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine will advance your knowledge and practice of cannabis for health care providers and enable allied health professionals to meaningfully engage in patient needs and support.
Online study makes this non-credit course ideal for working professionals or anyone looking to access the most experienced educators and comprehensive cannabis coursework available anywhere. Work on each week’s instructor-led assignments at a time that suits you, as you build your expertise and earn a credible qualification from a recognized college.
3 Courses
8 weeks each
100% Online
Instructor led, asynchronous
Full Payment Option
$2,500
Installment Option
$350/month*
*following initial $750 payment
*following initial $750 payment
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$300
Payment Plans Available
Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine Courses
Cannabis 101 : History and Practice Across Industries
An in-depth introduction to cannabis, across history, culture and industry. Topics range from botany to business practices, including Cannabis Law & Policy, FDA regulation, and the many challenges that successful cannabis businesses face.
- History of Cannabis
- Phytocannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System
- Agriculture and Cultivation
- Enterprise
- Law and Policy
- Cannabis Medicine and Healthcare
- Careers in the Cannabis Industry
Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine I: Essentials of Cannabis Medicine
Gain a comprehensive understanding of cannabis’ medical properties, human physiology and the metabolic pathways for cannabis, including ethics and law for cannabis healthcare practitioners. Partnering with integrated medical centers, you’ll learn about strain selection, dosing and titration, routes and administration, and challenges with drug interaction.
- History of Cannabis as Medicine
- The Endocannabinoid System and Fundamentals of Cannabis Botany
- Standard Care in Cannabis Medicine
- Strain Selection, Dosing, and Titration in Cannabis Medicine
- Routes and Administration for Cannabis
- Challenges with Dosing, Routes, and Administration
- Regulations and Legal Matters for Cannabis Healthcare Professionals
Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine II: Integrated Clinical Practice
Explore advanced physiological and pharmacological studies. You’ll review complex aspects of the endocannabinoid system and explore the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of cannabinoids and terpenes in the human body. Clinical themes include autoimmune diseases, pain, mental health, neurodegenerative diseases, geriatrics, and cancer treatment.
- Advanced ECS and Phytocannabinoids
- Advanced Cannabinoids and Terpenes
- Deciphering Lab Results and Reading Labels
- Pharmacokinetics
- Autoimmune Diseases, Pain, and Inflammation
- Mental Health and Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Geriatrics, Addiction, and Cancer
Expert Cannabis Educators
Expert Cannabis Educators
Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine features expert instruction and interaction from board-certified physicians, psychiatrists, clinical specialists and pharmacologists with deep understanding of cannabis medicine, in addition to overviews of ethical and regulatory issues from experienced legal practitioners.
The Highest Standards for Online Learning
Our curriculum is developed by a team of instructional design and interactive technology experts, utilizing theory-to-practice teaching methods designed to deliver expert education that can be applied in a real world setting.
Dr. Jose Franceshini
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Distinguished author and lecturer on psychiatry, neurology, and geriatrics. A Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, he chairs the Psychiatry Department at Universidad Central del Caribe Escuela de Medicina in Puerto Rico.
Jack McCue, MD
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Acclaimed professor, physician, and author specializing in the uses of medicinal cannabis. He holds degrees from Harvard University and Case Western Reserve University Schools of Medicine.
Martha “Muffy” Montemayor, CNC
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Certified Nutrition Consultant Martha Montemayor founded Healthy Choices Unlimited, whose physicians and staff have helped over 15,000 patients obtain their Colorado Medical Marijuana Registry cards.
Cannabis Creates New Careers and Skill Demands
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IN SALES IN THE STATE OF IL
In 2022, Illinois recorded 1.5 Billion in adult-use sales.
Source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
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ILLINOIS CANNABIS JOBS AND COUNTING
As of February 2023, Illinois reported 29,925 cannabis jobs.
Source: Vangst 2023 Jobs Report
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FULL TIME JOBS
In 2022, there were over 417,000 full-time employees in the cannabis industry in the United States.
Source: Vangst Jobs Report 2023
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JOB GROWTH
For five years in a row the cannabis industry grew by more than 27%, making it one of the fastest growing industries in the country.
Source: Leafly Jobs Report 2022
Your Schedule
Designed using online learning best practices. Perfect for working professionals.
Employer Network Access
When you complete the program, you’ll gain access to exclusive benefits designed to help you land your dream job.
Official University Certificate of Completion
Upon completion you will earn a certificate from UIS CAPE.
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