BLMW 011 - Medical Cannabis 101

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

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Description:

This 8-week course focuses on developing a foundational knowledge of medical cannabis, the medical cannabis industry, and exploring careers opportunities, as well as skills and abilities that are required to work in the industry. Instruction and resources are provided from experts within the medical cannabis industry in a blended format. This includes several weekly remote presentations and discussions via Zoom, as well as asynchronous (independent) assignments and learning activities that are completed online. This course is designed to provide students with a well-rounded introduction that includes the history and use of cannabis, as well as the plant botany, medical applications, legal and regulatory considerations, the patient journey, and related aspects of the industry, such as CBD and hemp. In addition, this course explores infrastructure features currently trending, such as in-house security, research and development, and marketing. Guest speakers from national cannabis organizations will be joining throughout the course to cover topic highlights and real-life employment expectations. In the final class sessions, topics center upon workplace traits and skills necessary for employment within the medical cannabis industry.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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