Certified Medical Marijuana Courses
Physicians interested in applying for a Certificate to Recommend (CTR) in Ohio may choose from the following certified course providers to earn their CME.
DISCLAIMER:
The information in these certified courses is for education purposes only and not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in these CME activities are those of the author/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by the OSMA.
Course provider: The Answer Page
Approved through December 31, 2024
TheAnswerPage offers the following accredited course bundle to satisfy the CME requirements for the initial Ohio Certificate to Recommend (CTR) application or to maintain the CTR:
- “The Ohio Healthcare Provider Medical Marijuana Course Bundle for Certification” - 3 CME/CE credits
The course bundle introduces the reader to the endocannabinoid system and its interaction with the components of the cannabis plant, and addresses administration, therapeutic use, drug metabolism, physiologic and cognitive effects, potential risks, and drug interactions. The use of marijuana in obstetric, pediatric, adolescent and elderly patients is addressed in detail, too. Also, considerations for patients with ischemic heart disease, hepatic disease, psychotic illness, and/or a history of drug dependence are provided.
Readers who complete “The Ohio Healthcare Provider Medical Marijuana Course Bundle for Certification” can earn up to 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Content also provides Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and American General Dentistry (AGD) credits, so other clinicians in your practice can earn credits while learning about medical marijuana.
Subscribers can complete the curriculum and access the courses at any time throughout the accreditation period.
Questions?
Email support@TheAnswerPage.com
or call (800) 801-2239
OSMA Course: Medical Marijuana Update for Ohio CTR Providers
Approved course for annual CME requirement
* physicians may take this or any other course in medical marijuana that is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 credits.
Approved through December 31, 2025 (recorded 2022, valid through 2025)
Estimated time to complete both videos: 2 hours
Physicians who hold a CTR in Ohio must earn two hours of approved medical marijuana education each year. Credit earned by completing both of these videos may be used towards this requirement. By successfully completing these webinars, the learner should be able to:
- List qualifying conditions updates
- Discuss adverse reactions to medical marijuana
- Utilize proper documentation and medical record keeping
- Describe interactions with regulatory agencies
The Ohio State Medical Association is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The OSMA designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Questions?
Email info@OSMA.org or call (800) 766-6762