Total Credits: .5 including .5 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
Cannabidiol Medical Board Issues & CBD
Owen Parker, MPH
Disclosures: Mr. Parker does not have any financial disclosures
Learning Objectives:
• Explain the key components of the Medical Cannabidiol Act, including its legislative background and administrative implementation processes.
• Describe the step-by-step process for applying for a medical cannabidiol registration card, including eligibility criteria and required documentation.
• Identify the responsibilities and scope of practice for healthcare practitioners involved in the medical cannabidiol program.
• Analyze relevant program data to understand trends, usage, and outcomes related to medical cannabidiol in the state.
• Differentiate between the Medical Cannabis and Consumable Hemp programs, including legal, regulatory, and functional distinctions.
The Iowa Osteopathic Medical Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians and designates this program for a maximum of .5 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
Grievance Policy: IOMA strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Uniform Guidelines and AOA Accreditation Requirements. Comments, questions, or complaints should be put in writing and forwarded to IOMA Executive Director at ioma@ioma.org or IOMA, 1415 28th Street, Suite 400 West Des Moines, IA 50266
| Cannabidiol Medical Board Issues & CBD Slides (2.8 MB) | 37 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Owen is the Bureau Chief for Cannabis Regulation at Iowa HHS and has been with the medical program since implementation in 2018, and began overseeing consumable hemp in 2023. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Northern Iowa, and his MPH from the University of Iowa. He has been working in the regulated cannabis industry since 2015.
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