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Medicinal Cannabis - COPD, asthma, eczema, psoriasis and skin conditions
Evaluate medicinal cannabis treatment options for COPD, asthma and systemic conditions.
Overview
Medicinal Cannabis - COPD, Asthma, Eczema, Psoriasis and Skin Conditions
Unlock the therapeutic potential of medicinal cannabis in managing conditions like COPD, asthma, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin ailments. This comprehensive course explores evidence-based applications of cannabinoid therapy, focusing on the endocannabinoid system's role in inflammation and immune regulation. Designed for healthcare professionals, it provides practical insights into systemic and topical treatments, enabling better patient outcomes. With no prerequisites, this course offers accessible learning for anyone interested in this growing field.
What you will learn
- Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
- Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
- Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
- Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice
Course contents
Meet your presenter
Dr John Teh
MBBS
Cannabinoid Clinician, Clinical Educator
Medical Director, PlantMed
Dr John Teh is the Medical Director of Plantmed Medical Cannabis Clinic, Australia. He has been working within the Medicinal Cannabis industry since the legalisation of cannabis for medicinal use in Australia in February 2016.
Dr Teh is actively involved in Cannabis Medicine education, training medical practitioners and allied health professionals in all areas of cannabinoid therapeutics. He is a medical advisor to various cannabis producers and suppliers within Australia, and consulted the Thailand government prior their introduction of their medicinal cannabis program in 2019.
Dr Teh has vast experience treating a variety of patients with Medical Cannabis and integrates nutrition and plant based medicines which support cannabinoid treatment in his practice. His wealth of knowledge makes him sought after in all areas of cannabis medicine and education.
CPD hours
Accreditations
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine
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Our short courses provide focused, standalone learning. If you wish to deepen your expertise, you can stack them towards a broader certificate pathway.
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