Specialised Webinar: Prescribing Medicinal Cannabis – What a Nurse Practitioner needs to know

Event Details

Date

25/02/2025

Time

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm • AEST1 hours

Type

Online

Location

Online event

What you need to know

Join Nurse Practitioner Lisa Dick for this FREE webinar, designed to enhance Nurse Practitioners’ understanding of medicinal cannabis and the safe prescribing practices required for its integration into patient care. Lisa will guide you through the various access pathways, how to choose appropriate products for your patients, and cover essential topics like state regulations, prescription writing and driving restrictions.

This comprehensive session will equip Nurse Practitioners with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently incorporate medicinal cannabis into their practice.

The event will cover:
Brief history of Medicinal Cannabis and the effects of THC and CBD
Current state regulations surrounding Nurse Practitioners prescribing Medicinal Cannabis
The script process and the importance of ongoing monitoring and follow-up care for optimal treatment outcomes
Key topics such as dependence risk, side effects and the safety profile and potential drug interactions
Relevant case studies to reflect real world applications
Open Q&A: Submit your questions now by emailing medical@lgp.global

Presenters:
NP Lisa Dick
Lisa became a Nurse Practitioner in 2016 after completing her Masters of Nurse Practitioner at The University of Melbourne. She specialises in chronic illness management and alternative health solutions. Lisa is a board member of the Australian New Zealand College of Cannabinoid Practitioners (ANZCCP) and an active member of Australian Medicinal Cannabis Association. In 2024, she received the “Highly Commended Prescribing Healthcare Practitioner of the Year” and the ACNP “Beverley McGavin Award for Excellence in Clinical Leadership.”

Barb Muller
Barb is the Head of Education at Little Green Pharma, Australia’s first producer and grower of medicinal cannabis.

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