Objectives (Educational Content) :
1. Illustrate the pharmacology of marijuana. 2. Examine an overview of Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Program. 3. Interpret current concerns surrounding legalization of medical marijuana.
Target Audience:
General pediatricians, family physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, psychologists and nurses.
Identified Gap:
Medical use of marijuana and its legality continues to be a topic of much discussion as several states have already approved its use for various medical conditions. Whether or not it is truly effective remains a concern for many physicians.
Estimated Time to Complete the Educational Activity:
1 hourExpiration Date for CME Credit:
03-15-2019
Method of Physician Participation in the Learning Process:
The learner will view the presentation, successfully complete a post-test and complete an activity evaluation.
Evaluation Methods:
All learners must successfully complete a post-test, as well as an activity evaluation, to claim CME credit.
Accreditation Statement:
Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron is accredited by the Ohio State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CHMCA designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
