Earn a certificate in medicinal cannabis in as little as one year through Wilkes University’s flexible, online program designed for working healthcare professionals.
In this program, you will gain essential skills and knowledge that will help you meet the growing demand for healthcare workers who have an understanding of cannabis and cannabis-related products.
Program Snapshot
| Program Type | Format | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Online | 16 |
Why Study Medicinial Cannabis at Wilkes?
Prepare to be a pioneer in the cutting-edge field of medicinal cannabis. Wilkes University’s certificate program in medicinal cannabis helps those already studying or working in healthcare bolster their credentials by providing them the expertise they will need to advance patient care while understanding cannabis and cannabis-related products in medicinal applications.
Students will receive a comprehensive education led by faculty who have hands-on experience working in the medicinal cannabis industry. Our flexible, fully online program also offers students an opportunity to conduct hands-on research, guided by interdisciplinary faculty mentors, putting them at the forefront of a rapidly growing industry.
Students will enjoy small class sizes, personalized attention and deep focus on areas such as: the therapeutic applications of cannabis, administration routes, patient-focused care and the evolving legal and ethical landscape of medicinal cannabis.
What Will You Learn?
- You’ll learn about the use of cannabis in the treatment of various disease states as well as the surrounding regulatory, ethical and clinical environments.
- You will study cannabis dosing strategies, administration and patient education practices, including side effects, precautions and drug interactions.
- You’ll learn the applications of cannabis knowledge with emphasis on how the industry impacts healthcare, as well as local and global communities.
- You’ll develop the skill to critically examine evolving scientific literature and regulations associated with cannabis and be able to communicate this knowledge to others.
Interested in this program?
Reach out to Christine Stevens, Director of Graduate Admissions, for more information!
