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Build your expertise in Medicinal Cannabis

Progress from the foundations of plant-based therapies through to complex clinical applications with a structured certificate pathway designed for primary care.

Medicinal Cannabis certificate pathway

Progressive pathway

Build your expertise across 3 structured certificate levels

Flexible online learning

Study each certificate online at your own pace

University-assured CPD

Complete university assured and CPD accredited education

Experienced clinicians

Learn from practising GPs and prescribers of medicinal cannabis

Medicinal Cannabis program overview

More patients are asking their GP about medicinal cannabis, and prescribers need to show they have the knowledge to use it safely.

The Medicinal Cannabis pathway is designed to progressively build the knowledge to assess, prescribe and manage plant-based therapies in primary care — from the endocannabinoid system and dosing through to complex chronic disease, epilepsy and palliative care.

  • Understand the endocannabinoid system, THC and CBD, routes of administration, side effects and contraindications.
  • Use plant-based therapies for chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, depression and cancer symptoms.
  • Manage complex applications, including neurological, autoimmune, mental health and palliative care conditions.
  • Progress at your own pace through three certificate levels, fully online.

Progress your Medicinal Cannabis skills step by step

Build your knowledge progressively across three certificate levels, from common presentations in general practice through to complex cases.

Professional Certificate

 Acquire the knowledge to safely apply plant-based therapy as a medicinal tool for patients with common ailments in primary care. 

Advanced Certificate

 Explore the medical applications of cannabinoids to manage common health conditions in primary care. 

Professional Diploma

 Advance your knowledge in the applications of plant-based therapies for patients in primary care. 

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Compare the three certificate levels and choose the right starting point for your current experience and clinical goals.

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Professional Certificate of Medicinal Cannabis

Acquire the knowledge to safely apply plant-based therapy as a medicinal tool for patients with common ailments in primary care.

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  • History of Cannabis and Medical Acceptance
  • Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System
  • The major phytocannabinoids: THC and CBD
  • Medicinal Cannabis - Routes of Administration, Side Effects and Contra Indications
  • Medicinal Cannabis - Patient Cases and Basic Ailments
  • Chronic Pain and Medicinal Cannabis
  • Medicinal Cannabis - Anxiety, Insomnia and Depression
  • Medicinal Cannabis - Cancer Symptomatic Treatment

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Advanced Certificate of Medicinal Cannabis

Explore the medical applications of cannabinoids to manage common health conditions in primary care.

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  • Medicinal Cannabis - Multiple sclerosis, spasticity, tremor and dystonia
  • Medicinal Cannabis - Treatment resistant pain, neuropathic pain, cluster headaches and migraines
  • Medicinal Cannabis - Auto immune disorders and Inflammatory Conditions
  • Medicinal Cannabis - Inflammatory bowel disease - Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
  • Medicinal Cannabis - ASD - Autism, ADHD, OCD and Tourettes
  • Medicinal Cannabis - Diabetes, Glaucoma and Hypertension
  • Medicinal Cannabis - Women's health and endometriosis, PMT and osteoporosis
  • Medicinal Cannabis - COPD, asthma, eczema, psoriasis and skin conditions

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Professional Diploma of Medicinal Cannabis

Advance your knowledge in the applications of plant-based therapies for patients in primary care.

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  • Medicinal Cannabis - Geriatric and palliative medicine
  • Medicinal Cannabis - Epilepsy – Adults and child
  • Medicinal Cannabis - PTSD – Treatment in clinical practice
  • Medicinal Cannabis - Advanced mental health
  • Medicinal Cannabis - Cancer – a curative approach – where to beyond symptom relief
  • Medicinal Cannabis - Complex chronic disease
  • Endocannabinoid support – advanced techniques for maximising ECS efficiency
  • Medicinal Cannabis - GP Cases: Practice Review of Dosing

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 *For Australian residents only: Online course prices are shown exclusive of GST. If you are GST-registered, please enter a valid ABN at checkout to ensure GST is not applied. Otherwise, 10% GST will be added at checkout. View our FAQ for more information. 

Designed to build real-world clinical capability

Go beyond short updates with structured certificate education designed to progressively build knowledge and clinical skills for everyday practice.

Structured curriculum

Progress through a comprehensive curriculum that builds from foundational knowledge to advanced practice. 

Clinical capability

Develop practical knowledge and clinical decision-making skills designed to be applied in everyday patient care. 

University assured

University quality-assured education, developed and taught by practising clinicians and subject matter experts.

Flexible CPD learning

Flexible self-paced online learning, accredited for RACGP and ACRRM CPD requirements.

Medicinal Cannabis program details

Entry requirements

The Medicinal Cannabis program is suitable for physicians, nurse practitioners and degree-qualified nurses.

  • Professional Certificate: there are no prerequisites for this course.
  • Advanced Certificate: participants must have completed the Professional Certificate of Medicinal Cannabis (or a qualification deemed equivalent).
  • Professional Diploma: participants must have completed the Advanced Certificate of Medicinal Cannabis (or a qualification deemed equivalent).
  • Participants do not have to pass an IELTS test but, as the courses are delivered in English, proficiency in listening, reading and writing English is assumed.
  • Participants will require access to a computer/laptop, an internet connection and a basic level of technology proficiency to access and navigate the online learning portal.
Course inclusions

For your one-off investment, you will receive unlimited access to all course content, additional learning materials, ongoing post-course support and more.

  • Online pre-course activity to be completed in your own time.

  • Online video modules to be viewed, replayed and completed at your convenience.

  • All presentation slides and further learning materials available for permanent access and download.

  • Post-course online assessment to be completed in your own time within six months of the course start date.

  • Ongoing post-course support in monthly webinars with the opportunity to discuss cases with course presenters.

  • Access to the HealthCert Community with additional free learning opportunities, special offers and other benefits.

Prescribing plant-based therapies

GPs working in Australia (except for in Tasmania) may prescribe plant-based therapies, however, as part of the guidelines of the TGA SAS-B, you will need to indicate that you have the knowledge necessary to do so. This program will equip you with the knowledge required to manage and prescribe plant-based therapies for various conditions and can serve as part of your documentation showing that you have undertaken education in this field when you decide to become an authorised prescriber. More information here.

CPD-accredited Medicinal Cannabis education 

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