Experts in Medical Cannabis


Sativa Learning have partnered with the Medical Cannabis Clinicians Society (MCCS) to develop this CPD Accredited medical cannabis course for doctors & medical professionals.

The MCCS expert committee is made up of clinicians with international and UK experience in prescribing treatments, education and research into medical cannabis.

What to expect in the course?

Course Contributors

Industry Recognised Medical Cannabis Certificate of Completion


✔️ Expert-led educational content from 9 cannabis clinicians and video accounts from medical cannabis patients.


✔️ Self-paced online learning with more than 2 hours of video learning content in our 30+ educational videos.


✔️ Over 100 peer reviewed medical cannabis papers cited as well as downloadable guides included.


✔️ 20 educational modules developed by experts giving you a complete understanding of cannabis medicine.


In Association With

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The leading independent scientific body on drugs in the UK, working to provide clear, evidence-based information without political or commercial interference.
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Patient-Led Engagement for Access.
A volunteer-led non-profit community interest company, established to challenge the inequalities in access to cannabis-based medicinal products in the UK.

Medical Cannabis Course Summary

Medical Cannabis Plant


Chapter 1 - A comprehensive understanding of cannabis as a medicine. Modules include:

  • An Introduction to Medical Cannabis
  • History of Medical Cannabis
  • Cannabis Plant Anatomy
  • The Endocannabinoid System
  • Cannabis Plant Chemistry
  • Clinical Evidence for Medical Cannabis
  • How to Take Cannabis Medicine
  • Practicalities of Prescribing
  • Side Effects and Contraindications
  • Over the Counter CBD Products



Chapter 2 - Educational videos from clinicians & medical cannabis patients on how to prescribe cannabis for conditions such as:

  • Chronic Pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Epilepsy & Paediatric Epilepsy
  • Anxiety
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Oncology
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Women's Health Conditions
  • Tourette’s Syndrome


Accredited by the CPD Certification Service


Our online medical cannabis course has been accredited by the Continuing Professional Development Certification Service to guarantee the educational content has been created to the highest standards of further learning.

Medical Cannabis Course Price

Course Curriculum

  Module 1 - An Introduction to Medical Cannabis
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  Module 2 - History of Medical Cannabis
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  Module 3 - The Cannabis Plant
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  Module 4 - The Endocannabinoid System
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  Module 5 - Cannabis Plant Chemistry
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  Module 6 - Clinical Evidence for Medical Cannabis
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  Module 7 - How to Take Cannabis Medicine
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  Module 8 - Practicalities of Prescribing
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  Module 9 - Side Effects and Contraindications
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  Module 10 - Over the Counter CBD
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  Module 11 - Chronic Pain
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  Module 12 - Fibromyalgia
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  Module 13 - Epilepsy & Paediatric Epilepsy
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  Module 14 - Anxiety
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  Module 15 - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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  Module 16 - Oncology
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  Module 17 - Multiple Sclerosis
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  Module 18 - Crohn’s Disease
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  Module 19 - Women's Health Conditions
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  Module 20 - Tourette’s Syndrome
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  Final Exam
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