Marijuana: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Presented by Rehab Connections
Description
Now that marijuana is legal in Illinois, we are getting more questions
than ever. Patients are looking for alternatives to prescription drugs
as a more holistic approach to their healthcare. While there has been a
lot of controversy on this topic, this course will give you an
understanding to formulate your own opinions on marijuana, knowing the
good, the bad, and the ugly.
Instruction level: Beginner
CE contact hours: 8.0 (IL) *** Duration: 7.0 hours
Intended audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs
Topics
- Difference between medical and recreational marijuana
- How to obtain a medical marijuana card
- How to distinguish between good and bad products
- Common terminology and ways to educate your patients on the risks and benefits
- Side-effects and what to consider for physical therapy
Objectives
By the completion of this course the participant will be able to correctly:
- Understand the terminology commonly used when discussing marijuana.
- Discern quality providers of marijuana products.
- Understand the research and select limitations.
IMPORTANT! 2-3 days prior to the CE event,
you will receive your CE materials and Zoom registration link by email. This gives you the
opportunity to preview, download or print, save, and refer back to the
information at any time. If you do not receive your CE material
please contact us before the day of the course or workshop.
Presenter
- Mandi Ehler, PTA
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Mandi joined Rehab Connections in order to follow her passion for continuing education. Her experience in the physical therapy profession spans almost 10 years. She has also helped to develop a unique PT/PTA practice model that utilizes her expertise and experience with billing, coding, and collections. Her clinical interests include canine rehabilitation, the Feldenkrais Method, Movement System Syndromes (Shirley Sahrmann), and Functional Mobilization™ (Institute of Physical Art).
Location
This workshop is conducted virtually using Zoom.
Registration: 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Course: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Click on date to register.
Tuition: $199
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Seating is limited. Please register
early!
Rehab Connections reserves the right to modify the content
and the scheduled speakers when circumstances are beyond
our control.
Rehab Connections is an approved continuing education
sponsor through the State of Illinois; PT License No: 216-000101
Cancellations:
Registration fee, less a $50 administration fee per
session, is refunded if notice of cancellation is received
more than 10 days in advance of the CE event. Cancellations made less than 10 days in advance
of the CE event date forfeit the entire tuition fee. Tuition can be transferred to another
individual or another CE event, one time only. No transfer, refund or credit will be given for
cancellation 3 days or less before the CE event, or when handouts or other CE event materials are available electronically,
including but not limited to emailed or downloadable pdf documents.
All unapplied transfers and credits
will expire September 26, 2026.
Rehab Connections reserves the right to cancel the CE event
up to one week prior to the CE event. Rehab Connections will
not be responsible for any charges incurred by the
registrant due to the cancellation of the CE event, other
than the CE event tuition.
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