Cannabis 101 - Register for the course here

A 6-week virtual lecture series designed for health care professionals, but especially for Cannabis Nurses.

There is a dire need for cannabis education and coaching in our communities as more than 77% of our population has access to legal cannabis.

This foundational Cannabis 101 course will prepare you to practice as a professional Cannabis Nurse.

Follow this link to register for the course: Cannabis 101 Registration

Course Information

JANUARY 2026! – Distance learning (DL) available!

DL will be conducted via Google Meet. A Google Drive account is highly recommended.

Registration is Free – Course Fee = $200.00

• Course fee is due in full prior to start of course.
• Your spot is not reserved until course fee is paid in full.
• Course starts Wednesday, January 21, 2026
• Every Wednesday 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Course ends Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
• Payment due date to secure your class: Sunday, January 18, 2026.

Payments accepted: CashApp, Venmo, Credit/Debit, Cash

Are you a nurse?

• Use online payment method and enter code CANNARN2026 to get 10% off the course fee!
• Refer another RN and receive an additional 5% off the course fee!* (*Additional discount must be coordinated with instructor)

What can I expect after registering for the course?

Approximately 1 week prior to class, students who have shared full payment for the course will have access to our shared Google Classroom through an introductory email and link to the syllabus, readings, and videos.

Students who have not submitted payment will be reminded on the payment due date via email.

How are classes conducted?

Virtual classes are held weekly for approximately 2 hours.

Virtual classes, also known as distance learning, are offered via Google Meet. Information and instructions on how to set up Google Meet will be offered – if needed – prior to the course. Just ask – we are here to serve our community’ s needs for all forms of education.

Who can enroll? Who should enroll?

While the course is open to ALL INDIVIDUALS interested in learning how a healthy and safe approach to cannabis can create a higher quality of life, classes are tailored toward healthcare professionals to enhance their safe community practice.

The course is open to ALL HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS interested in learning about cannabis as medicine as we seek to serve our communities and populations using harm reduction and tenets of cannabis practice that serve as foundations for research, safety, education, and advocacy in this fast-growing industry.

A foundational understanding of the human body, pharmacology, and health care practice is recommended.

Course Schedule – SPRING 2026

Week 1 – January 21, 2026: Historical and Legal Aspects of Cannabis

Week 2 – January 28, 2026: The Endocannabinoid System & Phytocannabinoids

Week 3 – February 4, 2026: Cannabis Care & Phytocannabinoids, Terpenes

Week 4 – February 11, 2026: Cannabis Care Practice Applications

Week 5 – February 18, 2026: Safety Considerations in Cannabis Care

Week 6 – February 25, 2026: Ethical Considerations of Cannabis Care

If I am unable to attend this course, will it be offered again?

Due to ongoing demand, courses will be offered SPRING (January-February) and FALL (September-October) of each year.

If you are unable to attend the current course offering, be assured that the course will be offered twice a year, with updated evidence and an ongoing focus on cannabis as medicine, as more research has indicated what we knew all along: Cannabis is Medicine.

Join us when you can.

It’s CANNABIS 101!

Cannabis school is in session!

And with our Distance Learning classes, you can learn from your own home!

Or, assemble a team of learners and share a group educational event!

This cannabis nurse lecture series focuses on evidence-based applications to health care practice.

Enjoy a memorable unique learning experience as you participate in cannabis history. We are building the professional evidence-based practice of cannabis nursing.

FAQs

• Why is this course being offered?

Cannabis care must be integrated into our health care practice and there is a dire need for cannabis education for practicing health care professionals, especially cannabis nurses.

This cannabis nurse lecture series provides a foundational core of cannabis concepts for safe, appropriate, evidence-based health care practice.

• Are there any opportunities to try these hemp-derived products myself?

As part of the learning experience, all students will have the opportunity to partake of unique hemp-derived cannabinoid products to try themselves as we highlight the products available to our communities.

We call this perk your Cannabis Comfort Kit.

All enrollees will be able to receive FREE SAMPLES of the products we discuss in our course, including FREE tinctures, edibles, and smokables.

We offer this opportunity to sample some great cannabis products during our classes because we talk about each one of the cannabinoids in the product, and we request your feedback in return for trying these high-quality hemp-derived cannabinoid products!

Many individuals are still experiencing the stigma and stereotyping related to cannabis use. We want to offer our class attendees the opportunity to try what they feel comfortable with and provide feedback (evidence) based on the interactions they observe or feel. This is where it truly pays to be a healthcare professional – you can experience the effects yourself safely and appropriately after being educated about the products!

All paid attendees will be given a private, individual code that can be used to SHOP for products before class and have their items sent to them prior to the start of the course.

If you wish to receive these FREE products, be sure to include your mailing address in the registration information.

• Are CEUs/educational credit available for this course?

At this time, no CEU credits are available. Upon completion of the course, a Certificate of Completion is awarded designating the recipient as having advanced cannabis education to support safe cannabis practice.

• How long is the course?

The course is 6 weeks long. We meet for approximately 2 hours every week online via Google Meet.

• Can I miss a class and still keep up?

Yes, the classes are designed to build upon each cannabis concept yet address the multiple facets related to safe cannabis practice.

Every class attendee has access to course materials and resources before, during, and after the class.

• I completed the course but would like to attend a few classes as a refresher; do I have to pay again?

No, all alumni from the classes will have access to our online course material and resources.

Course graduates are always welcome to join our classes as cannabis science and research advances rapidly. Repetition of classes provides the most up-to-date evidence supporting safe cannabis practice.

• How is the classroom set up?

Our course is structured using an adult learning model in hybrid format.

Our online shared Google Classroom provides you with access to information using your computer or smartphone.

We meet virtually once a week to review cannabis concepts and to share learning experiences and knowledge.

• Are there tests or grades in the course?

There are no tests or graded assignments in the course. All learning is based on the learner’s desire to understand and apply these important cannabis concepts to their own practice. Learners who are passionate about their subject don’t require grades to measure their passion.

• Where can I use my knowledge in a job position?

Currently, there are no official positions requiring this level of cannabis knowledge. However, implementing these cannabis concepts into your own healthcare practice will be a first step in developing job opportunities for cannabis clinicians. Graduates are also invited to practice at Hemp Haven through our new Cannabis Nurse Health initiative.

• If I take the class remotely via Google Meet, how do I get my free samples?

We ship our freebies to you via the US Postal Service. If you will be attending our classes virtually, we will send out an individual code for you to use to select hemp-derived cannabinoid product samples – we want you to learn about them as we discuss them throughout the course!

Questions?
Call 252.340.3557

Once your registration and payment are confirmed, you will be contacted and course information will be provided to you (course syllabus, recommended readings, support for distance learning, code to shop for free products, etc.).