The OMA has partnered with clinical experts to create this lecture series. These resources are designed to support members to:

  • understand the basics of cannabinoids,
  • navigate current evidence for and against the use of cannabis for medical purposes, and
  • to better prepare for and treat cannabis-related presentations in an acute setting.

      • Module 1, Unit 1: Cannabis Basics
      Featuring Dr. Ramesh Zacharias, Medical Director of the Michael G. DeGroote Pain Clinic
      Created in partnership with the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research.

      Module 1, Unit 2: Cannabis Psychopharmacology
      Featuring Dr. James MacKillop, the Peter Boris Chair in Addictions Research and Director of both the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research and the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research.
      Created in partnership with the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research.

      Module 2: Medical Cannabis – Summary of Current Evidence
      Featuring Dr. Michael Allan, lead author of the 2018 Simplified Guideline for Prescribing Medical Cannabinoids in Primary Care.
      Created in partnership with the CFPC.

      Module 3: Marijuana Decriminalization – The Colorado Emergency Department Experience
      Featuring Dr. Kennon Heard, Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Section Chief of Medical Pharmacology and Toxicology.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will:

  • Develop a familiarity with the chemical makeup, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of cannabis and its related compounds, including how these concepts impact clinical considerations (e.g., durations of impairment).
  • Understand the current evidence for and against the use of cannabis (both THC and CBD) for common medical conditions./li>
  • Identify and prepare for common adverse events associated with recreational and medicinal cannabis use.
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Module 1 Cannabis Basics  
Unit 1 Cannabis Fundamentals
Unit 2 Cannabis Psychopharmacology
Module 2 Medical Cannabis: Summary of Current Evidence  
Unit 1 Current Evidence (42:16)
Unit 2 Adverse Events (9:54)
Unit 3 Guideline Summary (6:58)
Unit 4 Evidence for THC vs CBD (9:36)
Unit 5 Full Lecture (all units) (1:02:19)
Module 3 Cannabis-Related Healthcare Visits  
Unit 1 Marijuana Decriminalization: The Colorado Emergency Department Experience

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