Curriculum 

12 weeks of guided learning, facilitated discussion groups & small group-size mentorship

View course syllabus HERE.
Module 1 - Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System     ​
  • Anatomy of the ECS
  • Cannabinoid Mechanism of Action
  • Terminology
Module 4 - Product Evaluation & Administration Guidance     
  • Lab test interpretation
  • Consumer protection issues
  • Administration guidance & monitoring
Module 2 - The Cannabis Plant, Legal Issues & Ethics  
  • Legal Issues & Advocacy
  • Harm Reduction Education​​
Module 5 - Clinical Applications & Case Studies     
  • Case-based discussion on clinical applications​​
  • Indications & cautions for cannabis therapy
Module 3 - The ECS within Body Systems        
  • The ECS & Cannabis Interactions within Specific Body Systems​
Module 6 - Medical Record-keeping & Business Resources     
  • Medical record guidance
  • Best business practices
Schedule: upcoming start dates  (attendance at every webinar is required)  ​
September 30, 2020 - Wednesdays 4-6PM MST |  REGISTRATION OPEN
  • Access to course material: Sept 30, 2020
  • Live Webinars: Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 18, Dec. 2, Dec. 16 | View class schedule
October 2, 2020 - Fridays 4-6PM MST | REGISTRATION OPEN
  • Access to course material: Oct 2, 2020
  • Live Webinars: Oct. 9, Oct. 23, Nov. 6, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, Dec. 18 | View class schedule
​October 7, 2020 - Wednesdays 4-6PM MST | REGISTRATION OPEN
  • Access to course material: Oct 7, 2020
  • Live Webinars: Oct. 14, Oct. 28, Nov. 11, Nov. 25, Dec. 9, Dec. 23 | View class schedule
January 6, 2021  - Wednesdays 4-6PM MST | REGISTRATION OPEN
  • Access to course material: Jan 6, 2021 
  • Live Webinars: Jan. 13, Jan. 27, Feb. 10, Feb. 24, Mar. 10, Mar. 24 | View class schedule
January 8, 2021  -  Fridays 4-6PM MST |  REGISTRATION OPEN
  • Access to course material: Jan 8, 2021
  • Live Webinars: Jan. 15, Jan. 29, Feb. 12, Feb. 26, Mar. 12, Mar. 26 | View class schedule

​Graduation Requirements

​Students will earn a Veterinary Cannabis Counselor (VCC) certification after successfully completing the following:
  1. Attend six 2-hour LIVE webinar sessions (attendance at every webinar is required), webinars occur every 2 weeks
  2. Participate in forum discussions throughout course
  3. Successfully pass a Written Evaluation (due within 30 days of completing webinars)
  4. Complete 6 Case Studies​​ (due within 6 months of completing classwork)​ ​​