Workshop Calendar

Medical Cannabis: History and Therapeutics

with Joshua Franklin, March 9-10, 2024

Workshop Information

This 2-day workshop provides a unique overview of the historical context and medical benefits of Cannabis. Students will learn the following:

Day 1 – Cannabis as a Medicine

Historical Context (anthropological sites of exploration, cultural influences, government industry and legislation, social upheaval, and the ever-evolving perspective)
- Pre-history
- Contemporary history
- Modern History
How medical cannabis does and does not work
- Historically
- In the modern day and age
How cannabis works within the body
- What is going on?
Adverse effects of medical cannabis
- How this can vary person to person
The Endocannabinoid System
- What is this and its purpose?
- When was it discovered?
- What do we now know?
Phytocannabinoids and terpenes
- Synthesis of these compounds organically
- Synthesis of these compounds through human intervention
Genotypes, Phenotypes, and Chemotypes
- Nomenclature
- Pop-culture
- What is the relevancy of this?

Day 2 – Using Medical Cannabis

Metabolizing medical cannabis
Storing cannabis
- Short- and long-term storage
Cannabis contaminants
- What to watch out for
Forms of cannabis
- Flower and flower-based extracts (oil, hash, rosin, shatter, crystals, etc.)
Delivery and dosing
- Method of administration
- Frequency of use
- Pharmacokinetics
Using medical cannabis in the workplace
- Stigma
- In what contexts and scenarios is this appropriate?
Medical uses of cannabis
- Pathologies (Cancer, HIV/AIDS patients, TBIs, IBD, etc.)
Alternative and complimentary health
- What role can you play if a client/patient is using this herb recreationally or medically?

Workshop Instructor

Josh Franklin completed his studies in Herbal Medicine at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, B.C. in 2019 where he was awarded a Diploma in Phytotherapy. Upon completing his studies, he began the Masters of Science in Health, Wellbeing, and Sustainability through the University of Central Lancashire, UK. Josh completed his triple dissertation in January of 2023 where he wrote about the complexities of consultations and why they deserve further exploration. He has also taken extra-curricular studies in Aromatic Medicine for Internal Use, Traditional Western Diagnosis, and Oncology.

In 2020 Josh began to practice as an herbalist where he saw patients through online consultations. For his own practice and personal interest, he loves to harvest and dry plants/fungi, create herbal oils, and produce high quality extracts. Josh takes particular interests in complex pathologies. At this time, he continues to work with current patients but his focus has shifted to focus more on completing his studies and the recent introduction into the world of teaching.

Josh has a lifelong passion for the outdoors, exercise and sport, food, cooking, reading, and learning more each day.

Prerequisites

BMS101/102 Anatomy and Physiology

BMS201/202 Pathophysiology

BMS113 Intro to Biochemistry

Workshop Dates

Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10, 2024, 9:00am-5:00pm

Workshop Format

In-person at Pacific Rim College campus in Victoria, BC, AND livestreamed ONLINE.

Workshop Tuition

Regular – $325 (Early Bird – $300, until January 5)
Students* – $300 (Early Bird – $275, until January 5)
PRC Alumni – $310 (Early Bird – $285, until January 5)

*PRC diploma students will receive 1 WHS academic credit for this workshop.

Withdrawal Policy

For workshop withdrawals submitted in writing 30 days or more before the start of the workshop, registrants will receive a full tuition refund less a $40 non-refundable registration fee. For workshop withdrawals submitted in writing more than 14 days but less than 30 days before the start of the workshop, registrants will receive a 50% tuition refund. Without exception, no refunds will be given for withdrawals less than 14 days before the start of the workshop.