Authorization Practice Guidelines
To improve patient safety and maintain the dignity of the health professions in the state of Washington, the Board of Naturopathy, the Medical Quality Assurance Commission, the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery worked together to adopt shared professional practice standards expected of all healthcare practitioners who authorize medical marijuana under Washington State law.
Continuing Education
RCW 69.51A.300 required the development of continuing education based on the medical marijuana authorization practice guidelines. The "Washington State Healthcare Provider Education: Medical Use of Marijuana" online CME course has been adopted and accredited by the state of Washington. The new course is designated for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 credits and 4 ANCC contact hours. Designated for 1 contact hour of pharmacotherapy credit for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNP). Learners have one year after activation to complete the state-approved, mobile-friendly course.
The course covers the following topic areas: Overview of Washington state laws and rules, healthcare provider authorization requirements and guidelines, medical marijuana authorization amounts, the endocannabinoid system and the pharmacology of cannabis, therapeutic rationale and dosing best practices, issues related to practice for each profession, legal issues, qualifying conditions and treatment. Learn more by accessing the Washington State Healthcare Provider Education: Medical Use of Marijuana Course.
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