ASTM Standard Guide for Requirements for Medical-related Professionals within the Cannabis and Hemp Industries
This ASTM MM411 Certification provides certification bodies, training providers, employers, and certificate issuers, with best-practice guidance for administering their respective programs for medical-related professions within the cannabis and hemp industries.
The Medical Professional Cannabis and Hemp Certification covers core requirements and the body of knowledge (BoK) necessary for medical-related professions within the cannabis…
- Appropriate for all knowledge levels
- Complete in 6 hours
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What You’ll Learn
This ASTM MM411 Certification provides certification bodies, training providers, employers, and certificate issuers, with best-practice guidance for administering their respective programs for medical-related professions within the cannabis and hemp industries.
The Medical Professional Cannabis and Hemp Certification covers core requirements and the body of knowledge (BoK) necessary for medical-related professions within the cannabis and hemp industries deemed necessary, as outlined by the ASTM Standard D8452 – 22.
This Certificate does not supersede requirements for training or earning a certificate defined by jurisdictional entities such as government or other regional regulatory bodies and does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
“The new course compliments our growing library of cannabis education products.” says Tye Beard, Director, Live Training and OnDemand Solutions at ASTM International. “Combining ASTM’s experience with Standards based eLearning programs with MM411’s deep knowledge of industry practices and research, allows for a comprehensive learning experience for cannabis professionals.”
This international standard and ASTM MM411 Certification was developed in accordancewith internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
MM411 is proud to have written the ASTM D8452: Standard Guide for Requirements for Medical-related Professionals within the Cannabis and Hemp Industries and approved education partner of ASTM.
Course Materials Include
- Scientific Research
- Beautiful Graphics
- Additional Videos
Course Syllabus
Module 1 - US Legal
- U.S. Controlled Substances Act
- Drug Schedule – Cannabis Schedule I
- Drug Schedule (Graphic)
- COVID Cannabis Guidelines
- Economic Impact
- Cannabis genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae
- Legal differentiation between hemp and marijuana distinguished by their respective concentrations of the cannabinoid delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
- 2018 Farm Bill
- Impact on hemp classification
- SAFE Banking Act
- U.S. Pat. No. 6,630,507
- Trademarks
- Ogden Memo
- Cole Memo
- Wilkenson Memo
- 2018 Sessions Memorandum
- Rohrabacher–Blumenauer Amendment
- Joyce Amendment
- Conant v. Walters
- What Medical Professionals Can Legally Provide To Their Patients (Graphic)
- Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Compounds: Quality Considerations for Clinical Research
- Guidance for Industry – Downloadable PDf
- Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Compounds: Quality Considerations for Clinical Research
- Guidance for Industry – Video Explainer
- Taxes
- Affirmative Defense
- Bankruptcy Protection
- Employment Law
- Access to Banking – Financial Crimes Enforcement Network FinCEN Guidance
- Copyright and Registration
Module 3 – The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
- Introduction of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
- Largest Receptor System
- ECS – Video Explainer
- Newly Discovered
- Chemical Bridge to All Bodily Functions
- Homeostasis
- Healthy Body = Healthy ECS
- ECS – Downloadable Graphic
- Dr Jake Felice – What is the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)? Video Interview
- Largest Neurotransmitter System of all “the body’s supercomputer”
- 1964 discovery of THC and CBD – Raphael Mechoulam, Ph.D and Yehiel Gaoni, Ph.D
- The Scientist – video regarding Raphael Mechoulam, Ph.D discoveries
- Allyn Howlett, Ph.D – Isolating THC in the brain – 1998
- No cannabinoid receptors in the cardiac and respiratory centers of the brainstem therefore no overdose from cannabis
- Raphael Mechoulam, Ph.D found in 1992, brain chemical that mirrors the effects of THC
- Two brain chemicals – anandamide, Sanskrit word “ananda” brain chemical that mimics THC and CBD, 2-Arachidonoylglycerol, which they named 2-AG.
- Endogenous Molecules “endocannabinoids”.
- CB1 receptors, and CB2 receptors
- Cannabinoids and how they attach to receptors
- CB1 receptors
- Located in the central nervous system and affect many brain functions including movement, anxiety, stress, fear, pain, appetite, reward, and motor control
- CB2 receptors
- CB2 receptors control the release of cytokines, immuno-regulatory proteins, that are linked to inflammation during illness or after injury.
- Retrograde Inhibition
- Lack of education on the Endocannabinoid System
- Clinical Studies
- At a Glance – Downloadable Infographic
- Homeostatsis
- Humand Thriving Behavior and the ECS
Module 2 – History
- Origins of Cannabis
- Early History of Cannabis Cultivation
- Silk Route
- Indica
- Sativa
- Ruderalis
- Hybrids
- Medical Cannabis Through The Ages – How Cannabis Spanned The Globe – Downloadable Graphic
- Medical Cannabis In Ancient China
- Medical Cannabis In Other Ancient Civilizations
- Cannabis Timeline – Downloadable Graphic
- Power Struggles Over Cannabis
- Cannabis In Europe and The West
- U.S. Prohibition
- Marihuana Tax Act
- Prohibition
- “Reefer Madness”
- The Implications of U.S. Prohibition
- Shafer Commission
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- The Legacy Cannabis Marketplace
- Cannabis Cultivation Culture Booms
- The Beginning of the End of Prohibition
- Prop 215 – Compassionate Care Act
- I-502
- Amendment 64
- U.S. Cannabis Policy Today
- Legal Cannabis Lexicon
- Hemp vs. Cannabis
- ASTM – D37 Committee
Module 4 - Terpenes and Minor Cannabinoids
- Minor Cannabinoids: CBG CBC CBN THCV
- Cannabinoid Guide – Downloadable Graphic
- Terpenes
- Terpene Chart – Downloadable Graphic
- What Are Terpenes? – Video
- The Entourage Effect
- Taming THC: potential cannabis synergy and phytocannabinoid-terpenoid entourage effects- Downloadable PDF
- Cannabis and Cannabis Extracts: Greater Than the Sum of Their Parts? – Downloadable PDF
- Tolerance and ECS Down Regulation
- Botanical vs. Single Molecule Compounds & Cannabinoids and Opioids
Module 6– Patient Centered Dosing
- Considerations Before Medicating with Cannabis
- Set and Setting
- Drug-Drug Interactions
- Relative Contraindications
- Youth Under 25
- Patients and Cardiac Conditions
- Patients with Psychiatric Diagnoses
- Immunocompromised Patents
- Biphasic Effect
- Finding the Appropriate Dose
- Recommended Ratios for Specific Illnesses
Module 5 – Delivery Systems
- Inhalation: Smoking vs. Vaporization
- In the News Discussions
- Cannabis Flower vs. Concentrate
- Different Concentrate Consistencies
- Extraction Methods
- Winterization
- Concentrates Using Solvents
- Solventless Concentrates
- Edibles, Oral Mucosal, Topicals and Suppositories
- The Role of the Medical Provider
- The Role of the Dispensary: Experts within the Dispensary
Module 7 – Laboratory Testing
- How Testing Works
- Contaminants: Pesticides, Fungi and Mold
- How to Interpret a Test
Module 8 – Clinical Practice
- Anxiety Disorders
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Migraine Headaches
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neurodegenerative Disorders
- Neuropathy
- Pain
- Palliative Care
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Sleep Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Endometriosis
- Premenstrual Syndrome and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
- Menopause
Module 9 – Cannabis and Opioids
- Opioids
- Cannabis and Opioids
- Global Patterns of Opioid Use and Dependence
- Opioid-Related Overdose Deaths
- Pain Management
- Comparative Pain Scale
- Addictive Potential of Opioids
- Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain
- Underlying Principles – Downloadable Graphic
- Studies Show Cannabinoid Medications Effective in Reducing Opioid Use
- Cause of Death by Drug – Downloadable Graphic
- Drug Dependence
- Opioid Use Disorder
- Emerging Evidence for Cannabis’ Role in Opioid Use Disorder – Downloadable PDF
- Cannabis: A Promising Option for the Opioid Crisis – Downloadable PDF
- Cannabis and NSAIDS: More Good News
Module 10 – Medical Myths and Facts
- Gateway Theory, Addiction and Brain Function
- Cannabis is Highly Addictive
- Cannabis Kills Brain Cells
- Cannabis Kills Motivation
- Cannabis Impairs Memory
- Cannabis Leads to Insanity
- Cannabis Causes Lung Cancer
- Most Recreational Users are Heavy Users
- Cannabis is Dangerous
Module 11 – Side Effects Abuse and Misuse
- Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD)
- Short Term Side Effects
- Long Term Side Effects
- Physical Effects
- Breathing Problems
- Increased Heart Rate
- Development
- Cannabinoid Hypermesis Syndrome (CHS)
- Mental Effects
- What to Avoid
- Cannabis and Driving
- Cannabis Over Consumption
- Cannabis Tolerance
Module 12 - Glossary
Why This Course Matters
Evidence-Based Approach
Dr. Russo’s expertise ensures that every aspect of this cannabis education course is grounded in scientific rigor. Say goodbye to myths and misinformation—our curriculum is built on peer-reviewed research and 28 years of clinical cannabis experience. Each module is complete with peer-reviewed article references for those who want to take a deeper look.
Comprehensive Understanding
Whether you’re a physician, healthcare professional, caregiver, patient, or industry insider, this cannabis education course equips you with essential knowledge. From the basics of cannabis to the intricacies of the endocannabinoid system, we cover it all.
Safety First
Learn how to use cannabis safely and effectively. We demystify dosing, interactions, and potential risks, empowering you to make informed decisions.