Beginner
Cannabis: Clinical Considerations for Counselors
A beginner-level, practice-focused course for Canadian counsellors and allied health workers covering cannabis pharmacology, screening, culturally safe assessment, evidence-based interventions, harm reduction and referral pathways. Emphasizes Canadian clinical guidance (CAMH, BCCSU, CRISM, Health Canada) and practical skills for use in provincial universal health settings.
Lifetime accessCertificate of completion17 lessonsMobile & desktop
Harm ReductionMotivational InterviewingCounselling SkillsCultural CompetencyAssessment & ScreeningCannabis
$40CAD
4 CEU hrs
What you'll learn
Explain basic cannabis pharmacology, legal/regulatory context in Canada, and population risks (youth, pregnancy, mental health, Indigenous communities).
Use validated screening and brief assessment tools (CUDIT-R, ASSIST, CRAFFT) and apply motivational interviewing and culturally safe interviewing techniques.
Deliver brief interventions, harm-reduction plans, and appropriate referral pathways including when to consider pharmacotherapy and specialist addiction/mental health services.
Requirements
- No formal prerequisites; clinical background (counsellor, nurse, social worker, allied health) recommended.
- Access to local/provincial referral resources and workplace supervision for clinical practice (recommended).
Who this course is for
- Counsellors and psychotherapists
- Social workers and community support workers
- Nurses and primary care clinicians
- Recovery professionals and allied health workers
