The Endocannabinoid System and Medical Cannabis in Clinical Practice: Evidence, Guidance, Safety, and Substance Use Considerations

** Designed for Nurse Practitioners to meet the continuing education requirement to apply to become Certifying Healthcare Providers in the Massachusetts Medical Use of Marijuana Program **

As the medical use of cannabis becomes more prevalent in clinical practice, healthcare professionals need clear, evidence-based guidance on its safe and appropriate use.

This live webinar equips clinicians with essential knowledge of cannabis pharmacology, therapeutic applications, dosing and routes of administration, risk management, harm reduction, and substance use disorder considerations.

The program begins with an overview of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), including its physiology, clinical relevance, and conditions associated with ECS deficiency. Participants will explore strategies to support ECS function through lifestyle medicine and supplements, as well as when to consider phytocannabinoid use.

The presentation continues with an in-depth discussion of the pharmacologic components of cannabis, dosing strategies, administration methods, and product formulation options available in Massachusetts. Risks, contraindications, and side effects, along with the recognition, diagnosis, and management of cannabis use disorder in medical settings are also covered.

Throughout the program, evidence-based content, clinical examples, real-world case studies, and practical tools will support clinicians in providing informed guidance, effective patient counseling, and risk mitigation.

This CE activity includes the educational content required by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission for nurse practitioners registering as Certifying Healthcare Providers in the Massachusetts Medical Use of Marijuana Program.

CE Credit will be awarded.*

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon 
Location: Online Via Zoom 

Registration Fees:
FREE for current MCNP Members
$99 for Non-Members

CLICK HERE to register now or use the Register tab above.

*This education activity will be submitted to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® for approval of up to 2.75 contact hours of accredited education. (Pharmacology hours TBD.)