Cannabis Nurse Health Coach Certificate Program
$500.00
30 Hours Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Nurses: $500
This comprehensive 30-unit course covers the plant’s history, scientific aspects, research, compounds, and products. It equips you with essential knowledge for effectively treating various conditions, administering medicine, and dosing basics with a wellness and integrative care focus. The program includes quizzes and assignments to ensure practical application of this knowledge.
CANNABIS NURSING’S RISE:
ENDORSEMENTS, GUIDELINE & STANDARDS FROM MAJOR NURSING INSTITUTIONS
The American Nurses Association (ANA) designated Cannabis Nursing as a subspecialty, opening a new frontier of nursing as millions of patients are looking for your care and guidance.
ANA Press Release
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) published the 6 Essential Areas of Knowledge for all nurses, student nurses, and advanced practice nurses.
NCSBN Press ReleaseThe American Cannabis Nurses Association authored the Scope and Standards of Cannabis Nursing for ANA approval. We applaud their efforts and leadership in helping create new opportunities for all.
ACNA WebsiteEvidence based programs founded on the latest research, 10 years of conference summaries, and experiential learning derived from thousands of hours caring for Medical Cannabis Patients.
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Cannabis Nurse Health Coach (CNHC) Certificate Program
Become a forward-thinking healthcare professional ready for the fast-changing world of cannabis medicine. This 30-hour, evidence-based curriculum blends science, research, therapeutics, and integrative care so you can deliver care with confidence, precision, and compassion.
- Nurses Earn 30 CEUs — aligned with national nursing standards. Holistic Caring is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider No. CEP17056.
- Gain foundational understanding of cannabis & the endocannabinoid system, plus detailed guidance on plant compounds, delivery methods, dosing, safety, drug interactions, and best practices.
- Explore condition clusters such as neurology, pain & inflammation, mental health, autoimmune disorders, and oncology through case studies and clinical protocols.
- Use narrated presentations, quizzes, a final exam, and meaningful outside assignments to ensure you’re not just learning, but applying insights.
- Learn on-the-go with our mobile-friendly App content so you can train around your schedule.
- Aligns with the Scope & Standards of Cannabis Nursing as approved by the ANA.
Why this program matters:
Cannabis Nursing is now recognized as a specialty by the American Nurses Association. As patient demand increases, the need for well-trained, compassionate healthcare professionals is growing. Stand out in your field — this program sets you up for new career paths, board certification preparation, and the evolving possibilities of integrative cannabis care.
The Curriculum:
- Module 1: Foundations
History, science, cannabinoids, terpenes, products, pharmacology, dosing, safety. - Module 2: Therapeutics
38 condition-specific, evidence-based protocols including neurology, oncology, autoimmune, chronic pain, women’s & men’s health, mental health, and an overview of psychedelics as medicine. - Module 3: Business & Advocacy
Legalities, safe shopping, costs, scope and standards of practice, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and professional networking.
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