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Medicinal Cannabis - PTSD – Treatment in clinical practice

Assess the use of medicinal cannabis for PTSD, including dosage and treatment in clinical practice

Medicinal Cannabis - PTSD – Treatment in clinical practice
CPD 10.0 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

Medicinal Cannabis: PTSD - Treatment in Clinical Practice
The "Medicinal Cannabis - PTSD Treatment in Clinical Practice" course equips healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of how medicinal cannabis can be integrated into PTSD treatment plans. This evidence-based course examines PTSD's complex symptoms, conventional treatments, and the emerging role of cannabinoids, supported by research and real-world case studies. Participants will learn about treatment protocols, dosing strategies, patient assessments, and the practicalities of prescribing medicinal cannabis. Designed to enhance clinical skills and patient outcomes, the course is a vital resource for practitioners exploring innovative therapies for PTSD.

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

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

Education hours4.0
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.0

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 434272

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38468

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