Medical Cannabis Consultant Training Programs

OCM is tasked with developing and maintaining the certified medical cannabis consultant (CMCC) program. CMCCs are specialists trained to provide patients with expert, accurate information about medical cannabis. Their role is to fill a critical gap in the medical system, as traditional professional programs often do not cover this topic in depth.

A cannabis business authorized to sell medical cannabis to registered medical cannabis patients must employ either a pharmacist or a CMCC to have availability for patient consultations. By integrating CMCCs into the medical cannabis market, patient access to reliable advice is significantly improved. This approach expands the network of qualified professionals beyond the limited number of pharmacists, ensuring more patients receive specialized guidance tailored to their specific needs. Ultimately, the use of CMCCs enhances patient care and knowledge. 

Note: There are no training programs currently approved to train medical cannabis consultants in accordance with statute.

Curricula for Certified Medical Cannabis Consultant Training Programs

In developing the CMCC program, OCM must approve training programs for CMCCs. OCM developed a document outlining OCM’s requirements for CMCC training program curricula, as defined in Minnesota law. OCM asked organizations to submit CMCC training curricula using this guidance. 

• Certified Medical Cannabis Consultant: Training Program Submission Guidance (PDF)

OCM accepted training program curriculum for the CMCC program submissions from November 3 to December 1, at noon CST. The submission window is now closed, and reviews will begin.