Accredited Cannabinoid Education (ACE)

Online Program 2009

UNDERSTANDING THE THERAPEUTIC USES Of CANNABINOIDS IN CLINICAL PRACTICE

Online program format

Participation Options:

  • Live online presentation at a predetermined time with the possibility to ask questions via a chat-room
  • Archived version at one’s convenience with the possibility of posting questions/comments on a moderated forum
Preliminaries:
  • Complete mandatory registration online
  • Verify the required technology
    1. Computer with high speed internet connection
    2. Speakers box or head-phone
    3. To view the presentation live on the Web: QuickTime Player
    4. To view the archived presentation: QuickTime Player or Media Player
    5. To read the PDF hand-out: Adobe Reader
    6. To participate in chat-room: Flash Plug-in
Required Acitvities:
  • Attend presentations (real-time or archived)
  • Post questions/comments in the forum moderated by Dr Ware
  • Provide feedback on the presentations and forum (3 short evaluation forms)
  • Reflect on the potential impact of this activity on your clinical practice (Log)

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Schedule

Understanding the therapeutic uses of cannabinoids in pain and symptom management
April 23, 12-13pm Live English
April 30, 12-13pm Live French
anytime after April 23 Archive English/French
Medical marijuana: an evidence-based guide for medical practitioners
June 4, 12-13pm Live English
June 11, 12-13pm Live French
anytime after June 4 Archive English/French

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Program Description

An innovative online CME activity for all physicians interested in the medical uses of cannabinoids. This interactive, free and accredited program includes online presentations and a forum about understanding the therapeutic uses of cannabinoids in pain and symptom management, followed by; medical marijuana: an evidence-based guide for medical practitioners.

Presenter and Forum Moderator: Dr. Mark A. Ware, MBBS, MRCP, MSc
Research Director, McGill University Health Centre Pain Clinic
Executive Director, Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids

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Accreditation

From and accredited by the McGill Center for Continuing Health Professional Education

  • Section 1 RCSP(C) Maintenance of Certification Group Learning Activity
  • MainPRO M1 College of Family Physicians of Canada
  • Physician Recognition Award Program - PRA of the American Medical Association

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Registration

To register please visit the McGill CME site.

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