The State of California Department of Social Services (DSS) has licensed the MCC Training Program to teach California's Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) under the DSS Continuing Education Program for owners and administrators of California licensed health care facilities. Learn More
The Medical Cannabis Caregivers Directory and Training Program (MCCDirectory.org) is a nonprofit Association founded in 2006 for the purpose of providing education, training and resources that support an informed and compliant implementation of California’s Medical Marijuana Program (MMP).
Since 2006 the MCC Training Center, located at 50 North Mentor Avenue in Pasadena, has provided on going classes for physicians, health care facility licensees, collective operators, primary caregivers and qualified patients.
In July 2011, the State of California Department of Social Services (DSS) approved the MCC Training Program as a Continuing Education Vendor to teach “California’s Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) and How It Relates to Adult Residential Facility (ARF) Access”.
This groundbreaking class is DSS approved for 4 credits toward the Continuing Education requirement for ARF Licensing Renewal.
Classes, workshops and seminars are held at the MCC Training Center located at 50 North Mentor Ave. in Pasadena CA.
Participants may repeat classes at no additional cost. This policy has served as the foundation of the MCC community and network. In addition to classes, the Training Program provides Internships and Volunteer opportunities.
MCC FUNDING
Funding of the MCC Directory and Training Program is provided through Class Registration Fees, Directory Listing Fees, and Subscriptions to the MCC On-line, HIPAA compliant Medical Record System developed for California’s Medical Marijuana Program.
10% of all income received by the MCC, supports the work of CANORML.
MCC INSTRUCTORS, CONSULTANTS AND ASSOCIATES
Roger Barnes, MD
Dr. Roger Barnes is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. He has been a Medical Board of California licensed physician in Anesthesiology and Pain Management since 1982. Dr. Barnes has evaluated hundreds of patients for the use of cannabis as a treatment option under California’s MMP.
Rolando Tringale, MD
Dr. Rolando Tringale is a Medical Board licensed physician and surgeon. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Tringale teaches the therapeutic benefits of cannabis at Harbor UCLA Medical Center.
Bruce Margolin, Attorney At Law
Bruce Margolin is a prominent criminal defense Attorney who needs no introduction. He supported and participated in the launching of the MCC Training Program in 2006. He has served as Director of the Los Angeles Chapter of NORML since 1973.
Stewart Richlin, Attorney At Law
Stewart Richlin, has been an attorney for 25 years and has worked in several A/V rated law firms. Having attended UCLA and Southwestern University School of Law, he received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1985 with an award for outstanding scholarship. Mr. Richlin represents over 200 Medical Cannabis Collectives. He has defended Collectives in Superior Court and in administrative and legislative Hearings. Recently, he succeeded in briefing and arguing significant portions of the successful injunction application in Los Angeles.
DJ Short, Cannabis Breeder and Author
DJ Short is an expert cannabis breeder. His award winning Delta Nine Collection includes the world famous Blueberry, a strain that has become foundational in the development of exceptional new hybrids.
Jeff Yablan, Activist and Consultant
Jeff Yablan is a graduate of California State University in Northridge where he received a B.A. in Journalism and a Master’s Degree in Family Counseling. Jeff was one of the founders of Southern California’s first medical marijuana patient Collective, the Los Angeles Cannabis Resource Center.
Chris Van Hook, USDA “Organic” Certifier and Attorney at Law
Chris Van Hook has over 30 years experience in farm development, agriculture and Mari-culture. He has been a USDA “Organic” Certifier for over 10 years, Chris founded the Clean Green Certification Program after the USDA ruling prohibiting the “Organic” Certification of medicinal cannabis cultivators.
Karen Pike, Hospice Nurse
Karen Pike has over 20 years experience in healthcare. She has worked as a hospice nurse and has patented products for physical rehabilitation therapy, Since 2006, Karen has taught the production of tinctures, ointments and edibles at the MCC Training Center.
Sunny Chan, Cultivation Instructor /Consultant
Sunny Chan has over 10 years experience in the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal use. He is the founder of Good Leaf Collective, a Clean Green and Best Practices Certified Collective. Sunny is a State licensed electrical contractor.
Peter Giron, Cultivation Instructor/Consultant
Peter Giron has won recognition nationally and internationally for his superior strains; some of which have been featured on the covers of “High Times” and “Reefer Review”. He is a member of the Grizzly Genetics Team, a research and development group that has introduced strains that include Memphis Bell, HKS and 2010. Peter is the founder and President of the Golden State Patient Association. He has provided cultivation instruction at the MCC since 2008.
Liz McDuffie, Director. MCC Training Program
Liz McDuffie is a postgraduate of the University of Southern California School of Public Administration. She has served as Director of the MCC Training Program since 2006. Liz is licensed by the State of California Department of Social Services (DSS) to teach California’s Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) as part of the DSS Continuing Education Program. Her studies include on site assessments of operational standards and procedures used in Compassionate Use Programs in Canada and California.
Nick Morrow, Private Investigator
Nick Morrow has been involved in the criminal justice system for the past 25 years. In his years with the LA County Sheriff's Department, he has worked a variety of assignments including custody, patrol, detective and training assignments. He is experienced in conducting investigations relating to narcotics use. sales, transportation and trafficking. Over the past 10 years, Mr. Morrow has worked as a California Licensed Private Investigator focusing mainly on Criminal Defense cases.
For class syllabuses and schedules please visit the MCCDirectory.org website
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