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Medical Cannabis for Pain Control
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 13 hours
  • Course by Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Offered by

About

Cannabis is a group of flowering plants that has been long used for industrial, recreational and medical purposes. When relating to its medical use, the terms "Medical Cannabis" or "Medical marijuana" has become prevalent. In this course we will use the term "Medical Cannabis". Nowadays, Medical Cannabis involves multiple medical disciplines such as neuroscience, pain, pharmacology, oncology, psychiatry and more. Moreover, it has cultural, agricultural and social, legal and political implications. This course will give you a solid ground to understand the whole picture. By completing this course, you will gain a broad understanding and knowledge base related to medical use of cannabis for pain control. You will be exposed to a wide range of topics such as historical use of cannabis in ancient times, botanic aspects of the plants, and potential benefits and risks associated with its medical use to both individuals and society.

Modules

General

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Survey

1 Readings

  • General Information about the Course

Is pain truly a defense mechanism? What does pain do to people and to the society?

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • What is pain (1)

2 Videos

  • Is pain truly a defense mechanism?
  • Impact on society

Basic principles of pain physiology & Pain modulation

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • What is pain (2)

2 Videos

  • Physiology of pain
  • Pain modulation

Principles of pharmacological pain treatment

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • What is pain (3)

3 Videos

  • Pharmalogical treatment of pain
  • Non-pharmacological pain treatment
  • Modern approaches to pain therapy

History of Cannabis medical use

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • History

1 Videos

  • Medical use

Cannabis botanics

    • 1 Videos
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  • Botanics

1 Videos

  • Cannabis botanics

Interaction with the body

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Interaction with the body

4 Videos

  • Ways of consumption
  • Cannabinoid pharmacokinetics
  • Physiological effects on cannabinoids on pain systems in the brain
  • Physiological effects cannabis on pain systems in the body

Analgesic effects

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Analgesic effects

8 Videos

  • Analgesic effectiveness
  • Medical Cannabis for acute pain
  • Cannabis and headache
  • Pain in joints back and neck
  • Neuropathic pain
  • Pain in internal organs
  • Cancer pain
  • Chronic pain - an overview

Other conditions

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Other conditions

4 Videos

  • Psychiatric conditions
  • Neurological conditions
  • Sleep
  • MC for other health conditions

Safety

    • 4 Videos
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  • Safety

4 Videos

  • Cannabis psychotropic effects
  • Cannabis and driving
  • Pregnancy and maternity
  • Cannabis and the heart

Scenario 1

    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Scenario 1

Scenario 2

    • 1 PeerReview
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Final Project

    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Scenario 3

Auto Summary

Discover the comprehensive world of medical cannabis for pain control with this engaging Coursera course. Delve into the multifaceted domain of Health & Fitness, where you'll explore the historical, botanical, and medical aspects of cannabis. Led by expert instructors, this foundational course provides a broad understanding of how medical cannabis interacts with various medical disciplines, including neuroscience, pharmacology, oncology, and psychiatry. Throughout this 780-minute journey, you'll uncover the cultural, agricultural, social, legal, and political implications of medical cannabis use. By the end, you'll be well-versed in the benefits and risks associated with its medical application, giving you a solid foundation in this evolving field. Ideal for beginners, this course offers flexible subscription options with Starter and Professional plans, making it accessible for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge on medical cannabis for pain management. Join now to gain valuable insights and become proficient in the therapeutic use of cannabis.

Elon Eisenberg
Instructor

Elon Eisenberg