A practical guide to prescribing medicinal cannabis in Australia
Increasingly, GPs are asked about potential benefits of medicinal cannabis. ACannabis is delighted to announce we will be running a professional development course on Day 1 of ACannabis that provides an opportunity for interactive learning, reflection and introduces:
- The endocannabinoid system
- Latest evidence
- TGA guidelines for prescribing both registered and unregistered products
OUTCOMES OF EDUCATION:
- Pharmacological and dosing considerations
- Potential drug/drug interactions
- Possible side effects
- Dosage route considerations
- Access pathways
The course will be delivered by Dr Orit Holtzman - MBBS, PhD, President, The Australian and New Zealand College of Cannabinoid Practitioners.
This full day course will run on Tuesday 14th March 2023 from 9am to 5pm and include lunch and tea breaks and will be held at CENTREPIECE in Melbourne. Health practitioners attending the course will also gain access to Day 2 of ACannabis. The cost of the course, including access to Day 2 of ACannabis is $495, inc GST.
Module 1: An introduction to Medicinal Cannabis
- The History of the Cannabis Plant
- Medicinal Cannabis in Australia
- The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
- The Cannabis Plant
- Clinical Applications, Evidence and Guidelines
- Chronic Pain
- Anxiety
- Epilepsy
- Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
- Palliative care
Module 2: Practical Considerations - Pharmacology, Dosing, Safety Considerations
- Cannabinoids-Drug Interactions
- Toxicity and Adverse Events
- Practical Considerations
- Workflow for Prescribing Medicinal Cannabis
- Treatment Plan
- Monitoring Arrangements
- Choosing Medicinal Cannabis Product
- Dosing and Administration Considerations
Module 3: Pathways to prescribing medicinal cannabis in Australia
- Access Pathways
- Medicinal Cannabis Scheduling
- SAS Category A notification pathway
- SAS Category B application pathway
- The Authorised Prescribe Scheme
- Established History of Use Pathway. How to apply?
- Authorised Prescriber- Standard Pathway. How to apply?
- State and territory requirements
- The Medicinal Cannabis Prescription
- Follow Up and Monitoring
ABOUT DR ORIT HOLTZMAN
Dr Holtzman is the Co-Founder and Director of Leura Wellness where she practices functional and cannabinoid medicine and the Co-Founder and President of the Australian and New Zealand College of Cannabinoid Practitioners.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in biology and psychology from the University of Tel Aviv, a PhD in neuroscience from the University of NSW and an MBBS from the Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney.
ABOUT DR ORIT HOLTZMAN
Dr Holtzman is the Co-Founder and Director of Leura Wellness where she practices functional and cannabinoid medicine and the Co-Founder and President of the Australian and New Zealand College of Cannabinoid Practitioners.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in biology and psychology from the University of Tel Aviv, a PhD in neuroscience from the University of NSW and an MBBS from the Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney.
FAQs on new GP CPD Requirements
What are CPD Hours?
The Medical Board of Australia’s new CPD Registration Standard has changed in 2023. Each calendar year you will need to record 50 hours of CPD across different activity types.
How many CPD Hours is the face-to-face course at ACannabis ‘A practical guide to prescribing medicinal cannabis in Australia.’ ?
Our course is held only on Day 1 of the conference and will go for 8 hours, which equates to 8 CPD hours of ‘educational activity’.
How many CPD Hours is the online portion of the course?
There are five modules within the online course, which totals 7 hours. The online modules of the course are self-paced with a focus on medical cannabis for chronic pain – there is a short quiz at the end of each module.
How do I claim these CPD hours?
You will be able to self-claim these CPD hours with your relevant CPD home. We will supply a certificate of attendance as proof after the face-to-face course and the course will come under "education activity" hours. Similarly, you will receive a certificate after Module 5 of the online course, which can be used as evidence when submitting CPD hours to your CPD Home, and will fall under “reviewing performance”.
Who has accredited the course?
In the past this course was hosted by ANZCCP and was previously awarded 40 CPD points by the RACGPs. With the new CPD arrangements, this year, you will now self-claim the CPD hours to your CPD home as opposed to your educational organisation adding the hours.
How do I find out more?
Please see the Medical Board of Australia’s website for further details about CPD requirement for medical practitioners.