Project Description

Medication Knowledge Series for the Health Care Practitioner
The Endocannabinoid System
Introduction to Cannabis Pharmacology and Physiology

with Randy Perdad RMT, M.Ed., PhD student
these courses are sponsored by Bodhi Tree Teaching Centre however course content, instruction and any related materials are provided by the course provider. 

$275 + GST
These are NON-PRACTICAL, in-class lecture sessions.

Since the legalization of Cannabis for non-medical use in 2018 (October 17th)  it is more likely for clients/patients who seek manual therapies to disclose their use of Cannabis. It is therefore important for the Health Care Practitioner to have basic knowledge of Cannabis pharmacology and physiology to ensure a safe and effective treatment outcome. When administered, Cannabis interacts physiologically with our endogenous cannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is an ancient, evolutionarily conserved, and ubiquitous lipid signaling system found in all vertebrates, and which appears to have important physiologic regulatory functions throughout the human body including:

“neural development, immune function, inflammation, appetite, metabolism and energy homeostasis, cardiovascular function, digestion, bone development and bone density, synaptic plasticity and learning, pain, reproduction, psychiatric disease, psychomotor behaviour, memory, wake/sleep cycles, and the regulation of stress and emotional state. ( Health Canada 2013: Information for Health Care Professionals Cannabis (marihuana, marijuana) and the cannabinoids)”

In this course participants will be introduced to:

  • the anatomy and physiology of the human endocannabinoid system,
  • the general routes of administration, pharmacology and physiology of Cannabis and,
  • evidence informed potential interactions/ influences between Cannabis and other pharmaceutical agents,
  • considerations for the HCP during case history taking, assessment, treatment applications, contraindications to treatment, and recommendation of client self-care activities

Randy Persad, educator and RMT, brings over 33 years of experience in the health care profession.  He continues his education in many areas, including manual therapies, anatomy & physiology, Cannabis physiology, and he has a special interest in the science and physiology of breathing, relaxation and fascial physiology, anatomy and mobilization practices. To this end he has studied Cadaver dissection, attended various fascial special education courses and conferences, and has certification in Biofeedback, Breathing Analaysis, and Mindfulness & Happiness Practices . He began teaching myofascial CECs in the early 2000s to practitioners across Canada and continues to push the boundaries of myofascial therapy. He embraces eastern Vedic practices of yoga, breath awareness, deep relaxation and a vegetarian lifestyle to maintain his health and spiritual balance. He lives in Burnaby BC.

the ENDOCANNABINOID System
Introduction to Cannibis Physiology

with Randy Persad RMT, M.Ed., current PhD student
Sunday FEBRUARY 23, 2025.
$275 + GST
8:30am-5pm

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the ENDOCANNABINOID System
Introduction to Cannibis Physiology

with Randy Persad RMT, M.Ed., current PhD student
Sunday MAY 4, 2025.
$275 + GST
8:30am-5pm

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***IMPORTANT REGISTRATION & CANCELLATION INFORMATION***

  • Courses will be held at Bodhi Tree Teaching Centre in Surrey, BC
  • Hours are usually 9:30 am-5:30 pm & will be confirmed prior to course.
  • FULL PAYMENT is required for registration
  • Your space will ONLY be held once Registration form & payments are received

YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE CONFIRMED UPON RECEIPT of both payment and form submission.

  • **You may receive a refund if cancellation is prior to one month in advance of the course
  • **A $20 processing fee will be withheld for all refunds.
  • **Up to 2 weeks prior to the course fee may be transferrable to another course, space permitting or 50 % refunded.
  • **Within the two weeks of the course start date, your space has been reserved for you and no refund or transfer of fee will be given.
  • Transfers must be within the same CEC Cycle or for courses already scheduled at the time of transfer.

You will receive any pertinent details for the course approximately one to two weeks prior to its start date.

If you have any questions prior to that please don’t hesitate to contact us.

See contact information below.

ALTHOUGH RARE, IN THE EVENT OF LOW REGISTRATION OR UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCE, A COURSE MAY BE CANCELLED or POSTPONED.  ALL EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO AVOID CANCELLATIONS BUT IF NECESSARY, AS MUCH NOTICE WILL BE GIVEN TO REGISTRANTS AS POSSIBLE & THE CHOICE OF REFUND OR TRANSFER TO ANOTHER COURSE WILL BE GIVEN

778.547.1181, e. info@bodhitreeteaching.ca