Florida MMTC Employee Certification

The Florida MMTC Employee Certification is a comprehensive training program specifically designed for professionals employed by Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) in Florida. This certification ensures that all MMTC employees are thoroughly versed in the legal, operational, and safety standards mandated by state law, equipping them with the knowledge necessary to maintain high levels of compliance and public trust in Florida’s regulated medical cannabis market.

Since the legalization of medical cannabis in Florida, a robust regulatory framework has been established that requires MMTCs to adopt stringent training protocols. Under Florida Statute 381.986, subsection (8)(e)(1)(e)(5-6), each MMTC must develop policies and procedures to ensure that employees and volunteers receive specialized training on the legal requirements to dispense marijuana.

In addition, the law mandates that MMTCs provide specific safety and security training to those employees who are responsible for transporting or delivering marijuana and marijuana delivery devices. Complementing these obligations, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) is required to offer similar safety and security training for employees handling low-THC or medical cannabis products, ensuring that all facets of the supply chain are safe for consumers state-wide.

A critical component of this certification is the in-depth module on marijuana waste management and disposal, as outlined in Rule 64-4.207(6)(a-g). MMTC employees are trained to manage waste in accordance with state regulations, which include maintaining an up-to-date waste management plan. This plan must detail the identities of managers and employees with access to marijuana waste storage areas, and it must outline procedures for weighing, tracking, and documenting waste within the MMTC’s seed-to-sale tracking system. 

Additionally, the certification addresses training requirements for the initial application process for dispensing organizations as specified in Rule 64-4.002(2)(a)(25)(a-e). Employees learn best practices related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), patient education, compliance, patient counseling, and data collection. These training modules are designed to empower MMTC staff to handle sensitive patient information responsibly and to support high standards of patient care and operational transparency.