CBD Certification Course

Module 1 – CBD What You Need To Know
Overview
Intended Audience/Purpose/Desired Tone
What is CBD?Definitions
Cannabinoids
Cannabis sativa
Cannabidiol (CBD)
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or delta-9-THC
CBD For Wellness
Rise of CBD Popularity

Module 2 – CBD History And Legal Landscape
Understanding The Plant Basics
Cannabaceae – Family of Plants
Cannabis sativa – SpeciesSativa, Indica and Ruderalis – Sub Species
Cultivars (individual plant types)– Cannabis sativa genus, subspecies
Cannabis sativa -sativa
Cannabis sativa -indica
Cannabis sativa -ruderalis
Chemovar -Chemical Classification Of Cannabis
Type I
Type II
Type III
Classifications of Cannabis
Taxonomy
Chemotype
Legal
History of Cannabis
Cannabis in the ancient world
Cannabis in the modern world
How Drugs are Scheduled 
CBD Regulations and Patient Safety
Phytoremediation
Inconsistent Regulations
Lack of Education

Module 3 – CBD And The Body – Understanding How CBD Works With The ECS
Endocannabinoid System (ECS) – Largest Receptor System
Homeostasis
Discovery of the ECS
Mechanics of the ECS
Endocannabinoid Tone
Cannabinoid Receptors
CB1 and CB2 Receptors
Endocannabinoids
Endogenous cannabinoids
Anandamide, N-arachidonoylethenolamine (AEA)
2-Arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG)
Biased Signaling
Retrograde Inhibition

Module 4 – CBD and the Body
Exogenous Cannabinoids & Phytocannabinoids
CBD and THC – Major Cannabinoids
113+ Minor Cannabinoids
Know Your Cannabinoids
Entourage Effect
Terpenoids
Flavonoids
Types of Cannabinoids
Terpenes
Terpene Chart

Module 5- What Does CBD Do?
Endocannabinoid Tone for Homeostasis
Inflammation
Stress
CBD Interacts with Other Biological Pathways
At a Glance – Health Benefits of CBD
ECS Deficiency Syndrome
Reduction of Pharmaceutical Medications
Safety
Death by Drug
Side Effects
Cannabis Use Disorder

Module 6 – How to CBD?
Finding the Right CBD Product
Various CBD Products
CBD Isolate
Broad Spectrum
Full Spectrum
Marijuana and Hemp as Legal Terms – Definitions
CBD:THC Ratios
Ways to Consume CBD
Edibles
Tinctures and Oils
Concentrates
High CBD Flower
Vaporizing
Topicals
Suppositories
Delivery Methods and Timing

Module 7 – Sourcing Quality CBD Products
Certified Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
Interpreting Lab Testing and Certificates of Analysis
Seed to Sale
Cannabinoid and Terpene Composition
Interpreting CBD Labels
Where to Purchase CBD
Hemp-Derived CBD Products
Online Provider
Brick and Mortar Store
Cannabis Dispensary
Budtender/Consultant/Wellness Consultant
Cannabis Educated/Friendly Medical Professionals

Module 8 – Finding The Right CBD Product For You
Patient Centered Dosing
Bio-Individuality
Bioavailability
Self-Titration Through Microdosing
Dosing Considerations by Product Type
Cannabinoid Guide
Finding Your CBD:THC Ratio
Step-by-Step Dosing Protocol
Preventative Wellness and Proactive Approach to Health
Set and Setting
Journaling
Storage

Module 9 – CBD For Specific Ailments
Sleep
Anxiety and Depression
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
PTSD
Autoimmune Conditions
Psoriasis
Gastrointestinal disorders (GI)
Cancer
Glioblastoma
Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
Neurodegenerative disorders(NDs)
Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
Huntington’s Disease (HD)
CBD for Brain Injury
Epilepsy and Seizures
CBD for Drug Addiction
Opioid Addiction
Chronic and Acute Pain
Migraines
Fibromyalgia (FM)

Module 10 – Glossary