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9 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0410

The cannabis dispensary and patient care specialist provides cannabis patient education and assists with dispensary operations in alignment with state and federal laws that regulate cannabis distribution to clients. The Cannabis Dispensary and Patient Care Specialist Certificate prepares students to work in a licensed cannabis dispensary. Students will acquire skills to interact with and educate cannabis clients in a regulated environment and the foundational knowledge to pursue additional careers in the cannabis industry. Students seeking employment in this field must be 21 years or older and comply with regulations regarding a criminal background check. Dispensary employees will need to meet Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (IDFPR) requirements to acquire an Agent Card. This certificate can be completed in one semester.

Course List
Code Title Hours
Courses for a Certificate
CNB 101Introduction to Cannabis1
CNB 102Cannabis and the Law1
CNB 103Pharmacology and Medical Cannabis Use2
CNB 104The Experience of Illness2
CNB 105Dispensary Operations1
PED 101First Aid2
Total Hours9

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Summarize principles of cannabis dispensary management.
  2. Explain cannabis pharmacology, uses, side effects and medical cannabis patient education.
  3. Apply state and federal laws to dispensary operations and medical cannabis patient education.
  4. Demonstrate culturally competent communication skills.
  5. Describe how chronic illness can shape personal identity.
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