Beginning in May, 2019, McMaster University will offer a new, three-course certificate program – one of the first in Canada – focused on the science of cannabis. Health-care professionals, first responders, educators, and social and community service professionals are among those expected to benefit from the program, which offers an evidence-based approach to understanding the substance and its therapeutic applications, as well as potential risks and harms. The program is offered through the university’s continuing education arm and students must complete all three courses to qualify for the Science of Cannabis Certificate of Completion. “We know the scientific study of cannabis is something that individuals from physicians to social workers to first responders will be interested in,” says Lorraine Carter, Director of McMaster Continuing Education. “The program will help demonstrate how cannabis research interacts with fields such as addictions, mental health and public policy.” To find out more, visit mcmastercce.ca