Release Date: 5/5/2025
Expiration Date: 5/5/2026
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW
This course offers healthcare and rehab professionals a clear, evidence-informed foundation on cannabis and its relevance in public health and therapeutic care. Led by Dr. Kenneth Finn, a board-certified physician and recognized expert in pain medicine and cannabis research, the curriculum provides a balanced and research-driven exploration of cannabis as both a potential therapeutic agent and a public health concern.
Participants will examine the evolving landscape of cannabis legalization and its impact on healthcare systems, alongside the latest data on safety, efficacy, and contraindications. Special attention is given to topical applications, such as CBD massage creams and infused kinesiology tapes, equipping bodyworkers and therapists with practical knowledge to assess appropriateness in clinical settings.
The course covers pharmacology, usage trends, and risk factors, ensuring practitioners understand both the mechanisms and real-world considerations of cannabis use. Whether you’re new to this subject or seeking to update your knowledge in line with recent developments, this course provides the tools to make informed, ethical, and safe decisions when supporting clients who use cannabis therapeutically.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This enduring activity is designed for physicians and athletic trainers.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the educational activity, the learner should be able to:
- Understand the historical, legal, and social context of cannabis use in public health.
- Recognize the therapeutic uses of cannabis, particularly in relation to chronic pain, anxiety, and inflammation.
- Learn the pharmacology and physiological effects of cannabinoids, including THC and CBD.
- Explore the implications of cannabis legalization and regulation on population health.
- Identify risks, contraindications, and considerations for use in vulnerable populations.
- Examine the emerging evidence on cannabis-infused topicals and their application in manual therapy.
- Gain clarity on the role of healthcare and rehab professionals in cannabis-related patient education.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
To obtain a certificate of completion, a score of 80% or better on the post-test is required. Please proceed with the activity until you have successfully completed this program, answered all test questions, completed the post-test and evaluation, and have received a digital copy of your certificate. You must participate in the entire activity to receive credit. If you have questions about this activity, please contact AKH Inc.
CEUs: 4
Price: 79.95
No Refunds
Neil Asher, Natural Alternative Therapies BOC Provider #: P12148 is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 4 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
In support of improving patient care, AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
AKH Inc., Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare designates this enduring material for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
FACULTY & DISCLOSURES
Kenneth Finn, MD
Dr. Finn’s extensive experience and credentials make him a highly credible source of information. He is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as Pain Medicine, and Pain Management. He has served on the Colorado Governors Task Force on Amendment 64 and the Colorado Medical Marijuana Scientific Advisory Council. His leadership roles in the American Board of Pain Medicine further demonstrate his expertise.
AKH PLANNER/REVIEWERS
Dorothy Caputo, MA, BSN, RN, President
DISCLOSURES
None of the planners or faculty for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.
It is the policy of AKH Inc. to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, scientific rigor, and integrity in all of its continuing education activities. The author must disclose to the participants any significant relationships with ineligible companies whose products or devices may be mentioned in the activity or with the commercial supporter of this continuing education activity. Identified conflicts of interest are mitigated by AKH prior to accreditation of the activity. AKH planners and reviewers have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
COMMERCIAL SUPPORT
There is no commercial support for this activity.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE AND INVESTIGATIONAL PRODUCTS
This educational activity does not include discussion of uses of agents that are investigational and/or unapproved by the FDA. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
DISCLAIMER
AKH Inc.’s courses are designed solely to provide healthcare professionals with information to assist in their practice and professional development. The courses are researched thoroughly, utilizing current literature and including practical experiences. AKH’s courses are not to be considered a diagnostic tool to replace professional advice or treatment. The courses serve as a general guide to the healthcare professional, and therefore, they cannot be considered as giving legal, nursing, medical, or other professional advice in specific cases. AKH educational courses do not endorse commercial products. The author(s) and the publisher specifically disclaim responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the courses. AKH further disclaims any responsibility for undetected errors, or from the reader’s misunderstanding of the course.
