Plant-Based Medicine - Cancer Symptomatic Treatment

Name: Plant-Based Medicine - Cancer Symptomatic Treatment
Brand: HealthCert Education
SKU: SHOP-P8CBD
Price: 195.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

This course provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical tools to utilize medicinal cannabis in the management of cancer-related symptoms. Focusing on the role of cannabinoids in relieving chemotherapy-induced nausea, vomiting, cancer pain, and improving quality of life, the course combines theory with real patient case studies. Participants will learn about dosing, formulation selection, and side effect management. This course is ideal for clinicians interested in integrating medicinal cannabis as a supplementary treatment in cancer care.

$195

FLEXIBLE TIMING

100% ONLINE

accredited COURSE

EXPERT INSTRUCTOR

This course consists of two core units, offering a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical case studies:

Unit 1: Theory and Considerations
This unit introduces the foundational concepts of using medicinal cannabis for cancer symptom relief. The discussion begins by clarifying the role of cannabis in treating symptoms like chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), cancer-related pain, and improving sleep and anxiety. It emphasizes that medicinal cannabis is not a cure for cancer but a tool to enhance patient comfort and quality of life. Participants will learn about dosing strategies, including the “start low and go slow” approach, the different types of cannabinoids (THC and CBD), and the various formulations used for treatment. Side effects are also addressed, highlighting the safety and low toxicity profile of cannabis-based treatments.

Unit 2: Patient Case Studies
In this unit, real-world cases are examined to demonstrate the application of medicinal cannabis in cancer care. For example, one case discusses a 56-year-old woman with metastatic breast cancer who experienced severe chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. The course walks through her treatment, starting with balanced THC and CBD oil, gradual dosage adjustments, and the positive impact on her quality of life. Other cases explore the use of cannabis in managing pain and improving sleep in patients with lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. These practical examples help clinicians understand how to assess, prescribe, and monitor medicinal cannabis treatment.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to confidently prescribe and manage medicinal cannabis for cancer-related symptoms, ensuring their patients benefit from improved quality of life.

CPD Hours:

Education hours: 4.0
Reviewing performance hours: 6.0
Measuring outcome hours: 0.0

Accreditations:

Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) #411989

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) #30974

Study Mode:

100% online

Study duration:

10.0 hrs self-paced

Dr Joe Kosterich

This course is presented by Dr Joe Kosterich MBBS Generalist Specialist.

Joe is a general practitioner, speaker, author, media presenter and health industry consultant. He writes for numerous medical and mainstream publications and is a regular on radio and television. He is often called to give opinions in medico legal cases, is clinical editor of a medical magazine, adjunct professor (teaching) at UWA and a lecturer at Curtin Medical School.

Dr Kosterich has a special interest in mental health, men’s health, chronic disease and medicinal cannabis. He has self-published two books and maintains a website and blog with health information and commentary. Through all this, Dr Kosterich continues to see patients as a GP each week.

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