Syracuse University presents
Healthcare and Medicine
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.
The study of Cannabis Healthcare and Medicine will advance your knowledge and practice of cannabis and enable healthcare professionals to meaningfully engage in patient needs and support.
Online study makes this course ideal for working professionals or anyone looking to learn from the most experienced educators and professionals in the industry. You will have the flexibility to work on 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
100% Online
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*following initial $750 payment
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$300
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 future opportunities for healthcare professionals. Main topics covered in the course include:
- 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, students will learn about strain selection, dosing and titration, routes and administration and challenges with drug interaction. Main topics covered in the course include:
- 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. Students will 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. Main topics covered in the course include:
- 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 a 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
New York is expected to add between 6,000 and 8,000 jobs over the coming year, with an average of 130 new jobs every week.
Source: Vangst Jobs Report 2023
In 2023, the state of New York is expected to reach between $500 million and $600 million in legal cannabis sales.
Source: Vangst Job Report 2023
In 2022, there were over 417,000 full-time employees in the cannabis industry in the United States.
Source: Vangst Jobs Report 2023
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

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