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Washington Medical Consultant Certification
Working at a medically endorsed retail dispensary in Washington requires specialized knowledge, and our Medical Cannabis Consultant Certification ensures you’re equipped to provide expert support to patients. Approved by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) – the agency responsible for safeguarding public health through regulation and education – this state-certified course fulfills DOH compliance training requirements for medical cannabis consultants.
The cannabis industry in Washington is one of the most dynamic and rewarding fields today, offering countless opportunities for those passionate about patient care. This certification allows you to establish yourself as a knowledgeable and trusted resource, helping patients navigate their medical cannabis journeys confidently.
As a consultant in this burgeoning field, you represent both the dispensary and the wider medical cannabis community, often serving as the first point of contact for patients exploring cannabis for health benefits. This training program prepares you to educate patients about different cannabis products, their effects, and safe consumption methods while ensuring a positive, informative shopping experience. Your role is not just transactional but foundational to patient wellness, helping to demystify the cannabis plant’s medicinal potential.
The certification involves 20 hours of comprehensive training, covering Washington’s cannabis laws, ethical guidelines, safe product handling, patient communication skills, and more. To earn the certification, you must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the final exam, demonstrating your readiness to offer compliant and informed care. The curriculum emphasizes practical knowledge and compliance strategies, enabling you to handle consultations professionally and confidently.
Upon completion, you will not only meet state requirements but also be recognized by Washington State as an official Medical Cannabis Consultant, eligible to apply for final licensure through the DOH’s online portal. By completing this certification, you’ll enhance your career prospects, play a key role in patient care, and help shape the future of Washington’s medical cannabis industry – all while adhering to the highest standards of compliance and service excellence.
Washington’s Medical Cannabis Consultant Certification (WAC 246-72) requires applicants to complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of training covering topics like cannabis laws, safety protocols, qualifying medical conditions, and ethics. This training must be conducted through an approved program and include at least five (5) hours on state cannabis laws, with additional hours dedicated to patient safety, product handling, and communication skills (WAC 246-72-110).
To qualify for initial Medical Cannabis Consultant Certification, applicants must also be twenty-one (21) or older, have current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, and pass an examination with a minimum score of seventy percent (70%) based on training content. Once certified, the certificate is valid for one (1) year, requiring annual renewal to maintain active status (WAC 246-72-020 & WAC 246-72-080). Renewal requires proof of ten (10) hours of continuing education, covering cannabis laws, ethics, and health-related topics.
- A minimum of five (5) hours of instruction on Washington state laws and rules relating to cannabis (1)(a)(i).
- Qualifying patient and designated provider cannabis home grow laws (1)(a)(i)(A).
- Patient and designated provider cannabis purchase and possession limits (1)(a)(i)(B).
- Cannabis product compliance, quality assurance testing, and labeling requirements for recreational and compliant cannabis products, including pesticide labeling (1)(a)(i)(C).
- Pesticide use on cannabis products (1)(a)(i)(D).
- The medical cannabis authorization process (1)(a)(i)(E).
- A minimum of two (2) hours on qualifying conditions and the common symptoms of each (1)(a)(ii).
- A minimum of two (2) hours on the short- and long-term positive and negative effects of cannabinoids (1)(a)(iii).
- A minimum of five (5) hours on products that may benefit qualifying patients based on the patient's condition, any potential contraindications and the risks and benefits of various routes of administration (1)(a)(iv).
- A minimum of two (2) hours on safe handling of cannabis products, including strategies to reduce access by minors (1)(a)(v).
- A minimum of two (2) hours on ethics and patient privacy and rights (1)(a)(vi).
- A minimum of two (2) hours on the risks and warning signs of overuse, abuse and addiction (1)(a)(vii).
Micro-Learning Modules
Cannabidiol Cannabinoid
Video: 59:18 Minutes
eBook: 35 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Cannabis Abuse Signs
Video: 17:39 Minutes
eBook: 14 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Cannabis Delivery Methods
Video: 25:22 Minutes
eBook: 15 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Cannabis Effects & Impairment
Video: 51:24 Minutes
eBook: 28 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Cannabis Pesticide & Fertilizer Standards
Video: 47:15 Minutes
eBook: 27 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Cannabis Product Compliance (WA)
Video: 18:15 Minutes
eBook: 12 Pages
Quiz: 5 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Cannabis Safety & Health Concerns
Video: 44:07 Minutes
eBook: 25 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Certificate of Analysis
Video: 19:47 Minutes
eBook: 12 Pages
Quiz: 10 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Dispensary Technician Role
Video: 29:41 Minutes
eBook: 20 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Dispensary Technician Skills
Video: 28:15 Minutes
eBook: 20 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
HIPAA & Medical Cannabis Patients
Video: 1:07 Hours
eBook: 42 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Medical Authorization Database (WA)
Video: 24:49 Minutes
eBook: 21 Pages
Quiz: 10 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Medical Cannabis Consultant (WA)
Video: 26:12 Minutes
eBook: 17 Pages
Quiz: 10 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Medical Cannabis Dosage Protocol
Video: 18:56 Minutes
eBook: 14 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Medical Cannabis Laws (WA)
Video: 42:26 Minutes
eBook: 32 Pages
Quiz: 10 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Medical Cannabis Shopping Guide
Video: 13:30 Minutes
eBook: 9 Pages
Quiz: 10 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Medicinal Cannabis Use
Video: 1:07 Hours
eBook: 43 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Preventing & Detecting Diversion
Video: 45:27 Minutes
eBook: 24 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Product Packaging & Labeling
Video: 23:55 Minutes
eBook: 12 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Technology Security Awareness
Video: 23:02 Minutes
eBook: 15 Pages
Quiz: 10 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
United States Cannabis Law History
Video: 1:02 Hours
eBook: 38 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
Valid & Fake Identification
Video: 40:13 Minutes
eBook: 21 Pages
Quiz: 20 Questions
Grade: 70%+ Required
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Certification Process
Renewal Requirements
Understand the process to renew your consultant certification, including CEU mandates, fees, & submission deadlines to maintain compliance & active certification status.
Continuing Education
Explore the continuing education expectations that ensure consultants stay informed about current cannabis laws & medical guidelines, necessary for effective patient support.
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I just completed the 20-hour Washington Medical Cannabis Consultant Certification, what do I do next?
Print out, complete, and submit by mail or in-person the Medical Cannabis Consultant Certification application, with all requested documentation – copy of training certificate; copy of identification to prove you are 21 years or older; a copy of the front and back of your CPR card – an original signature, date, and the $95 certification fee.
Once I submit my application, how long does it take to get my Washington Medical Cannabis Consultant Certification?
Work starts on all applications – including processing the payment and scanning the submitted documents – within a few days of receipt. The quickest way to check the status of your application at any time is to visit the Provider Credential Search site.
Remember: You may not work until we issue your credential.
I received my Washington Medical Cannabis Consultant Certification, how do I access the database?
In order to access the database, you must be employed by a medically endorsed store. Learn more at our Retail Store Setup webpage.
How long is my Washington Medical Cannabis Consultant Certification good for?
Your certification expires every year on your birthday. A renewal notice will be sent to the address on file with the Department of Health from your original application, unless you have sent in a change of address notification.
How do I renew my Washington Medical Cannabis Consultant Certification?
In most instances, you will be sent a renewal notice with instructions on how to renew. If your current certification has not yet expired, you may renew online. If, however, your certification has expired, you will need to either renew by mail or in-person at the Tumwater office.
Note: You will be required to pay an additional $50 late renewal fee if your credential expires prior to renewal.
Is there a medical cannabis authorization database training in Washington?
Yes, there is database training available on the program’s Retail Store Setup webpage.
What is my role as a Washington Medical Cannabis Consultant?
The medical cannabis certified consultant is the only one that may assist a patient with registration and create a recognition card. It is important for consultants to understand the practice parameters outlined in WAC 246-72-030.
Where may I complete my 10-hour continuing education credits so I can renew my Washington Medical Cannabis Consultant Certification?
Under WAC 246-72-100, 10 hours of continuing education is required every year before certification renewal. The Department of Health sends certificate holders a courtesy renewal notice which includes the date continuing education is required. The intent of the continuing education requirement to provide the opportunity for the certificate holder to remain current with knowledge relating to their specific profession.
Continuing education hours may be earned through in-person or seminars, lectures, workshops, and professional conferences or through distance learning Webinars, audio/video broadcasting, teleconferencing, e-learning, or webcasts. Refer to WAC 246-72-100 for a list of acceptable topics and topics not acceptable before taking any courses.
How do I prove I took the required continuing education for renewing my Washington Medical Cannabis Consultant Certification?
Up to 25 percent of certificate holders are randomly audited for continuing education compliance after the credential is renewed. It’s the certificate holder’s responsibility to submit acceptable documentation of completed continuing education activities at the time of the audit – see WAC 246-72-100 for a list of acceptable documentation of completion.
Important: A certificate holder must maintain records of continuing education completion for at least four years.
How do I change my name on my Washington Medical Cannabis Consultant Certification?
Please mail, email, or fax a copy of your certified marriage certificate, divorce decree or court order showing your name change to the Customer Service Office. You will not be sent a credential showing your new name until your next renewal has been processed. You may also include this request when submitting your renewal by mail or in person. If you plan on renewing online, we must have your current name in our system prior to renewal. We will print your renewed credential with the name we have on file at the time of renewal.
How do I verify patients' identity if they are not present when I'm a Washington Medical Cannabis Consultant?
A patient eligible for a compassionate care renewal, identity verification is accomplished by inspecting the designated provider’s valid photographic identification – see WAC 246-71-020.
The designated provider's name on the form doesn't match their Washington issued identification.
In the event of an inexact match of names on the identification and the authorization, the consultant shall ensure the patient or designated provider named on the authorization form is the same as the person presenting the authorization for entry into the database – see WAC 246-71-020.
What is a compassionate care renewal mean for Washington Medical Cannabis Consultants?
A compassionate care renewal as defined under WAC 246-71-010(2) does two things:
- If determined eligible by their health care practitioner, a patient’s authorization may be renewed through the use of telemedicine as determined appropriate under RCW 69.51A.030(2)(c)(iii). The health care practitioner will indicate eligibility on the patient’s and designated provider’s authorization form.
- A compassionate care renewal of a qualifying patient’s registration and recognition card allows the qualifying patient to receive renewals without the need to be physically present at the retailer and without the requirement to have a photograph taken.
How do I register a patient under compassionate care renewal as a Washington Medical Cannabis Consultant?
The process for registering a compassionate care renewal patient is defined under WAC 246-71-030 and WAC 246-72-040 which requires a certified consultant to verify the designated provider’s identity, confirm the validity of the authorization form, and take a photo of the designated provider’s face.
How do I know if a patient is a compassionate care renewal as a Washington Medical Cannabis Consultant?
A health care practitioner will indicate eligibility on the authorization form. The practitioner will issue two identical forms; one for the patient and one for the designated provider. A designated provider who brings in the appropriate state-identification and valid authorization form, may renew their registration and the patient’s registration in the database and will be issued two recognition cards; one for the patient and one for the designated provider. Return the medical cannabis authorization form to the designated provider and remind them to return the patient’s card to the patient they are caring for.
Where can I find a list of Washington healthcare practitioners who are authorizing cannabis for medical use?
The department does not maintain a list of authorizers. Current law does not require a health care practitioner to report or register with the state before issuing a medical cannabis authorization; therefore, we do not have knowledge of who is or isn’t authorizing. It is recommended patients start with their general practitioner or the specialist who is treating their qualifying condition.
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