Course Code: REL-PAC-0-UMMHC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Explain how cannabis works in the body.
Describe the potential adverse effects and safety issues associated with the use of marijuana.
Discuss cannabis in the workplace.
Outline:
Section 1: Cannabis Awareness
Marijuana
Natural Substances
History of Cannabis
Uses of Cannabis
Forms of Cannabis
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Cannabis in the Body
Cannabis and the Brain
Food and Drug Approval
Why People Choose Cannabis
Cannabis Uses
Dosing
Tolerance
Driving Under the Influence
Long-Term Health Effects
Health Risks
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Cannabis Safety and Legal Issues
Cannabis in Care Settings
How Is Cannabis Administered?
Drug-to-Drug Interactions
Preventing Injury
Resident’s Rights
Individual Rights
Setting Policies
Access to Medical Cannabis
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Cannabis and the Law
Cannabis in the Workplace
Screening and Detection
Impact on the Workplace
Employment Laws
U.S. Department of Labor
Protected Laws
State Laws
Patient-Centered Decisions
Employment Policies
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN
The content for this course was revised by Kathleen Koopmann, RN, BSN.
Kathleen has over 38 years of clinical and teaching experience spanning both acute and post-acute care settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University and received specialized infection control training through the North Carolina Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology, in collaboration with NCDHHS and the University of North Carolina. Kathleen's diverse career includes roles in long-term care, critical care, acute care, occupational health, and education. Most recently, she served as a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Control Practitioner in long-term care, where she played a pivotal role in staff education and infection prevention.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administration; Direct Care Staff; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.