Paramus, NJ - March 23, 2017 - (Newswire.com)
Educating medical practitioners about the cannabis plants potent treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions will be an all-day workshop offered at the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) at the Javits Center in New York. Presented by Healthway Education Systems, “Comprehensive Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoid Training,” will take place on Wednesday, June 14th and is a CME accredited program. The 4th Annual CWCBExpo (www.cwcbexpo.com), June 14-16, is the leading East Coast event for the medical marijuana, legalized cannabis and hemp industries.
The “Comprehensive Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoid Training,” workshop will educate medical practitioners including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists as well as industry professionals on the advanced basic and clinical science of cannabinoids and medical cannabis.
The curriculum at CWCBExpo NY includes:
-Overview of the endocannabinoid system, synthetic cannabinoid and cannabis plant based preparations in management of neurological disorders, pain, and nausea
-Comparison of cannabinoid therapies with opioids
-Practical information on the existing legal medical cannabis products in the US and
addiction and ethics of recommending medical cannabis
“This year, New York State added chronic pain as a qualifying condition and gave Physician’s Assistants and Nurse Practitioners authorization to write medical cannabis recommendations. CWCBExpo NY is the optimal location to provide healthcare professionals with the most advanced education and information on the cannabis plant. We look forward to educating the medical community and improving patient access to this treatment option,” said Scott Giannotti, Managing Director, CWCBExpo.
Added Michelle Lilly-Hester, Education Officer, “Healthway Education bridges the knowledge gap between state medical marijuana programs and medical professionals. We look forward to offering CWCBExpo NY attendees a world-class curriculum led by world class educators."
CWCBExpo NY will also present a conference program (June 15-16) made up of curated panel presentations, lectures, and interactive discussions, covering the five main sectors of the cannabis industry: Cultivation, Processing, Sales, Ancillary Businesses, and Advocacy and Legislation. The CWCBExpo NY conference program will also offer headlining Keynote speakers and thought-leadership panels. Additional add-on workshops (June 14) include Make America Hemp Again; Following the Money in Cannabis: Where and How to Invest in the Cannabis Industry and Raise Capital for Your Cannabis Business; Open a Cannabis Business; and a bonus workshop on June 17th with 2 sessions on “The Art of the Cannabis Sommelier: Interpening.”
CWCBExpo NY, taking place under one roof, in the financial and media capital of the world, will also host an expanded exhibit floor (June 15-16) with suppliers in the industry showcasing cutting-edge products and services to those in the business, entrepreneurs looking to enter the market, medical professionals, dispensary owners, retailers, investors, and providers of professional services. Featured exhibitors participating in the CWCBExpo NY include: Elixinol (Gold & Press Room Sponsor), Folium Biosciences (Exhibitor Product Theater Sponsor), Entourage Nutritional Distributors (Gold Sponsor), Greenspoon Marder (Lanyard Sponsor), CannaKorp (Badge Holder Insert Sponsor), and many more.
Advanced registration discounts are in effect now. For more information on the advance rates for CWCBExpo NY and to register visit: http://www.cwcbexpo.com/registration-new-york-2017/.
For more information on sponsoring or exhibiting at the coast-to-coast CWCBExpo events, contact Scott Giannotti, Managing Director at sgiannotti@leexpos.com or call 201-546-9161.
About Cannabis World Congress & Business Expositions (CWCBExpo)
The professionally run Cannabis World Congress & Business Expositions (CWCBExpo) are produced by Leading Edge Expositions in partnership with the International Cannabis Association (ICA). The events are the premier professional forums for dispensary owners, growers, suppliers, investors, medical professionals, government regulators, legal counsel, and entrepreneurs looking to achieve business success and identify new areas of growth in this dynamic industry. To learn more about the coast-to-coast CWCBExpos in New York, Los Angeles and Boston, go to www.cwcbexpo.com. Connect on Twitter/CWCBExpo, Facebook/CWCBExpo and Instagram/cwcbexpo.
Editor’s Note: Qualified members of the media are invited to register as press for the CWCBExpo NY. To request a press badge email: ascully@leexpos.com
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