VETERINARY CANNABIS GUIDE

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• COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides 12 hours of lecture-based education as the foundation for certification as a Veterinary Cannabis Guide

(VCG). After completion of the classroom portion of this course, students will solidify principles introduced in the course

through a written examination and independently completed case studies.

The goal of this course is to provide both students with education about the safe and scientific utilization of cannabis in veterinary

medicine.

• METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

New subject material is presented in lecture format along with in-class discussion and case examples. Relevant articles and other

resources will be made available to students.

After completion of the classroom portion of the curriculum, the students will complete 6 case studies with the goal of

consolidating the didactic material and foster development of practical skills.

• ENROLLMENT PRE-REQUISITES

Age: Students must be at least 18 years old at the time of enrollment

Education & Experience: 2 years of animal and/or cannabis industry experience

Clinical Recommendation: Recommendation letter from one veterinarian

• COURSE OBJECTIVES

Objective 1: Introduce the endocannabinoid system at a clinically-applicable level

Objective 2: Discuss historical and current legal issues concerning cannabis and the veterinary community

Objective 3: Introduce principles of product evaluation

Objective 4: Discuss the development of administration and monitoring schedules

Objective 5: Introduce the principles of veterinary ethics and medical record-keeping

Objective 6: Discuss interactions and communication with the veterinary medical team

VETERINARY CANNABIS GUIDE

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• CURRICULUM OUTLINE

Week 1 – Basics of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)

Week 2 – Legal Issues & Veterinary Ethics

Week 3 – Principles of Product Selection

Week 4 – Dosing & Monitoring Schedules

Week 5 – Recordkeeping & Interactions with the Veterinary Team

Week 6 – Putting it Into Practice

• COURSE EVALUATION

Written Evaluation (due within 30 days of completion of webinar series)

Six (6) Case Study Reports (due within 6 months of completion of webinar series)

• TEXTBOOK(S) AND REQUIRED TOOLS OR SUPPLIES

Required textbooks: None. Relevant articles and/or online resources will be made available to students.

Supplies and/or tools: None.

• CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) & RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

VCG certifications are valid for two years after the date of graduation. Eight hours of continuing education are required for renewal.

This CE requirement may be met by any of the following:

1. Cannabis-specific lecture with either veterinarian or technician license CE approval i.e. RACE approved CE, state board approved CE

2. Any lecture (in-person or online) hosted by Veterinary Cannabis Education & Consulting 3. Documented internship hours with a VCC or VCC-Specialist 4. Reputable cannabis education class with a clinical/medical focus (approved on a case-by-case basis)