CAQ102 - Cannabis Clinical

Subject Title
Cannabis Clinical

Subject Description

This course will introduce students to the pharmacology of cannabis, the conditions cannabis can help provide relief for, the side effects of cannabis use, and reporting of adverse events to the regulatory agency. This course will provide an introduction to the basic concepts in clinical research and the clinical trial regulatory environment in Canada. Students will gain hands-on experience on how to summarize clinical data in support of efficacy and safety claims.

Credit Status
This class is one course towards the Cannabis Regulation and Quality Assurance program.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

• Understand the numerous regulation that dictate the use of cannabis in clinical research and how to obtain appropriate authorizations for such research
• Interpret the various ethical guidelines regarding the conduct of research and reflect as to why these principles must be upheld when human participants are involved in research
• Understand the relevant principles required to manage a clinical trial and the methods used to ensure appropriate quality measures are incorporate to ensure participant safety and data integrity.
• Explain the relevant uses of cannabis for the treatment of various medical condition and the associated harms related to cannabis use
• Explain the appropriate oversight required in human participant studies and how to maintain an effective quality system during the conduct of a clinical study
• Evaluate adverse events associated with cannabis use and understand the applicable reporting requirements for cannabis that is used in clinical trials and recreational uses.

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Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
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Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

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