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Earn the ACHS Integrative Cannabis Specialist (ICS)™ micro-credential and learn about emerging research and opportunities in this growing industry.
The green wave of cannabis legalization continues across the United States, including emerging research and opportunities to contribute to the cannabis and hemp industry professionally. As with any emerging industry, the field needs more professionals with knowledge of the key aspects of cannabis and hemp, including production and retail operations. Earners of this micro-credential will be able to articulate the essential components of cannabis and hemp, including major cannabinoids, minor cannabinoids, terpenoids, and other constituents.
The Integrative Cannabis Specialist (ICS)™ micro-credential is designed to provide a foundation for the current and future jobs in the cannabis and hemp industry.*
Compare an integrative and complementary view on the use of cannabis and hemp for health.
Understand the importance of whole cannabis medicine and the effects of the entourage effect.
Articulate the essential components of cannabis and hemp, including major cannabinoids, minor cannabinoids, terpenoids, and other constituents.
Contrast the practical therapeutic uses of type 1, 11, and 111 chemovars of cannabis/ hemp.
Summarize the safe use of cannabis and hemp medicine, including the cautions and concerns.
*This micro-credential is for professional development and does not award academic credit. Non-credit micro-credentials are not accredited by DEAC.
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