Evidence-based education for health care professionals
Develop the clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to evaluate the therapeutic use of medical cannabis, assess current evidence, and apply best practices in patient care.
Why Choose This Certificate?
The Graduate Certificate in Medical Cannabis Clinical Science is designed for health care professionals seeking advanced education focused on the clinical application of medical cannabis.
Through graduate-level coursework, students explore:
- Therapeutic uses of medical cannabis
- Evidence-based treatment strategies
- Cannabinoid pharmacotherapy
- Clinical decision-making
- Patient counseling
- Risks, adverse effects, and public health considerations
This one-year, fully online certificate focuses on the application of medical cannabis in clinical practice rather than emphasizing cannabis science, cultivation, or policy.
Who Should Apply?
Ideal for:
- Pharmacists
- Physicians
- Nurse practitioners
- Physician assistants
- Nurses
- Physical and occupational therapists
- Psychologists and behavioral health professionals
- Medical cannabis clinicians
- Other licensed health care professionals
- Health care administrators
What You'll Learn
The curriculum emphasizes evidence evaluation, patient assessment, clinical case studies, therapeutic decision-making, dosing strategies, adverse effects, and patient counseling.
Students complete four graduate-level courses (12 credits):
- MCST 604: Clinical Effects of Medical Cannabis
- MCST 605: Advanced Cannabis Therapeutics I
- MCST 606: Advanced Cannabis Therapeutics II
- MCST 607: Negative Physical, Psychiatric, and Social Effects of Cannabis
Coursework explores:
- Patient assessment and therapeutic decision-making
- Evidence supporting cannabinoid therapy for selected conditions
- Dosing strategies and formulations
- Adverse effects and drug interactions
- Public health and societal impacts of cannabis use
- Clinical case studies and evidence-based decision-making
Flexible Online Learning, One Year to Completion
Designed for working professionals, all courses are delivered fully online in an asynchronous format, allowing students to complete coursework while balancing professional and personal commitments. Students engage with recorded lectures, discussions, readings, and case-based assignments developed by expert faculty. Estimated time to completion is one year.
Advance Your Practice
As medical cannabis becomes increasingly integrated into patient care, health care providers benefit from understanding its therapeutic uses, limitations, safety considerations, and evolving evidence base.
Ready to Apply?
Learn more about admission requirements and begin your application.