The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority’s (CCA) has partnered with TheAnswerPage.com to offer optional online training that “gives practitioners the tools to provide better patient care.”

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The three-course training covers medical cannabis, the use of CBD in clinical care, and information on Virginia’s medical cannabis program. The CCA says they chose to launch the program in response to feedback from a practitioner survey conducted in the spring.

According to the CCA, the training offers a detailed look at the endocannabinoid system, therapeutic uses, and clinical considerations for patients. The training is accredited for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and dentists; participants can earn up to 5 CME/CE credits.

“This training empowers practitioners to meet their patients where they are,” said Jamie Patten, Acting Head and Chief Administrative Officer at the CCA. “Patients often come to their doctors with questions about cannabis, but many providers aren’t sure how to respond. This optional course gives them the science-based foundation they need to feel confident in those conversations.”

The training “is valuable for all practitioners, not just those who issue written certifications for medical cannabis”, states a press release from the CCA. “With more patients using cannabis products, it is becoming essential for all health care professionals to understand the health effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic values of cannabis. “

The course cost $189.99. The first 100 practitioners to sign up will receive a 20% discount by using the code VACANNABIS20 at checkout.

You can learn more about the courses and register on the CCA’s website by clicking here.