Course 7: Medicinal Marijuana, 2nd Edition 5 CE Hours
Release Date: October 15, 2022
Expiration Date : October 15, 2025
Faculty Author: Mark Donaldson, BSP, RPH, PharmD, FASHP, FACHE , received a baccalaureate degree from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and a doctorate in clinical pharmacy from the University of Washington. He has further completed a residency at Canada’s largest tertiary care facility, Vancouver General Hospital, and is the current associate vice president of clinical pharmacy at Vizient Pharmacy Advisory Solutions. Dr. Donaldson is a clinical professor in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Montana in Missoula, clinical associate professor in the School of Dentistry at the Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, and affiliate faculty at the School of Dentistry at UBC in Vancouver. He has a special interest in dental pharmacology and has lectured internationally to both dental and medical practitioners. Dr. Donaldson has Course offering requirements This course meets the Dental Board of California’s requirements for 5 units of continuing education. How to receive credit ● Read the entire course online or in print. ● Depending on your state requirements you will be asked to complete: ○ A mandatory test (a passing score of 75 percent is required). Test questions link content to learning Colibri Healthcare, LLC implemented mechanisms prior to the planning and implementation of the continuing education activity, to identify and resolve conflicts of interest for all individuals in a position to control content of the course activity. Disclaimer The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative Disclosures Resolution of conflict of interest
a number of published works in the peer-reviewed literature and has co-authored several textbook chapters. He spent three years in Japan focusing on cross-cultural communication and internationalization. He currently serves on the Editorial Board for the Journal of the American Dental Association and Healthcare Executive and is a reviewer for various other journals. He is board certified in healthcare management and is the past-president and past-Regent of the American College of Healthcare Executives’ Montana Chapter. In 2019, Dr. Donaldson received the Special Friend of Canadian Dentistry award from the Canadian Dental Association. Mark Donaldson has no significant financial or other conflicts of interest pertaining to this course.
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to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.
©2023: All Rights Reserved. Materials may not be reproduced without the expressed written permission or consent of Colibri Healthcare, LLC. The materials presented in this course are meant to provide the consumer with general information on the topics covered. The information provided was prepared by professionals with practical knowledge of the areas covered. It is not meant to provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Colibri Healthcare, LLC recommends that you consult a medical, legal, or professional services expert licensed in your state. Colibri Healthcare, LLC has made all reasonable efforts to ensure that all content provided in this course is accurate and up to date at the time of printing, but does not represent or warrant that it will apply to your situation nor circumstances and assumes no liability from reliance on these materials. Quotes are collected from customer feedback surveys. The models are intended to be representative and not actual customers. Learning objectives
After completing this course, the learner will be able to: Explain the botanical background and cultural history of marijuana ( Cannabis sativa ).
Describe common medicinal uses and the evidence of effectiveness of marijuana. Identify the current status of legalization of marijuana for medicinal and recreational use and its impact on healthcare systems.
Discuss the misuse of marijuana. Summarize the effects of marijuana.
Course overview Designed for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, this intermediate-level course will review the pharmacology and current state of medicinal marijuana as it relates to oral
health care. The information presented in this course should be considered essential knowledge for all OHCPs, both seasoned and newly credentialed.
INTRODUCTION
Throughout history, plants have occupied central roles in health beliefs and practices, healthcare systems, sociopolitical controversy, and healthcare reform. In the 19th century, lobelia ( Lobelia inflata ), a plant indigenous to the North American continent and used medicinally for centuries by indigenous peoples, gained attention. The plant was used both to aid
respiration and to induce vomiting for various health and spiritual concerns (Drugs.com, 2022; Moerman, 1998). Lobelia became the focus of health care during a period of extensive healthcare reform (Berman & Flannery, 2001). There was debate about the safety of lobelia just as there is today with other
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