MCCDirectory.org sponsors training programs for individuals who are currently providing services, or interested in providing services, under California’s Medical Marijuana Program.
ABOUT THE MEDICAL CANNABIS CAREGIVER TRAINING & CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
January 2007, the MCCDirectory.org began the development of a Medical Cannabis Caregiver Training and Certification Program that would meet requirements for Certification Programs offered through the California State University Extended and Continuing Education Program.
To oversee the development of the MCC Certification Program, a Board was established.
Members of the MCC Training and Certification Board have gained recognition as professionals and experts in the medical Cannabis industry.
The Board recommends and approves the curriculum required for Certification. Board members review the training classes and participant evaluations to ensure that the classes provides the knowledge and skills required by the industry.
MCCDirectory.org maintains a transcript of classes completed by participants. Participants may obtain a copy upon request.
PLEASE NOTE:
The CLEAN GREEN Certification Program (now available on-line) is a separate Certification Program designed for Medical Cannabis Growers who recognize the benefit of an independent, third party Certification that the medical Cannabis is clean and safe.
MCC TRAINING PROGRAM ASSOCIATES
Bruce Margolin, Attorney
With over 40 years of practice as a criminal attorney, working to reform marijuana laws, Bruce Margolin, author of “The Margolin Guide to California and Federal Marijuana Laws”, needs no introduction. Bruce discusses the laws regarding possession, cultivation, sales, and transportation under California’s medical marijuana program.
Jeff Yablan, Training Program Development/Instructor
Jeff is one of the founders of the first medical marijuana patient collective in Southern California -- the Los Angeles Cannabis Resource Center. He served as CFO, Program Director and member of the LACRC Board of Directors. The Center operated successfully from 1996 to 2001, when it was raided by the DEA. The LACRC property was the first building forfeited to the government as a result of a DEA medical marijuana raid. In 2002 Jeff helped launch and develop Medical Marijuana ProCon.org. He received the American for Safe Access Jane Weirick Activist of the Decade Award in 2007. He has served as a member of the LA County Medical Marijuana Task Force and has provided testimony to the California State Senate Health Committee regarding SB420, the Medical Marijuana Task Force Bill. Jeff received his BA in Journalism from California State University in Northridge. His Master’s Degree is in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling.
Karen Pike, Hospice Nurse
Karen Pike, has worked as an alternative health care provider for the past 35 years. As an entrepreneur, she has developed and patented her own healthcare products including a successful water exercise floating device used for aquatic exercise and rehabilitation therapy. Karen's studies have included herbal therapies, nutrition, acupressure and reflexology. Continuing her work in the development of alternative healthcare products, Karen has played a major role in demonstrating the production of cannabis infused products that are in compliance with Department of Health, FDA and OTC (Over the Counter Labeling requirements).
Liz McDuffie, MCC Training Program Coordinator
Liz is a post graduate in Public Administration at the University of Southern California and owner of RitzResale, a Pasadena based women’s resale clothing store she established in 1989. Liz received medical cannabis training in Duncan, BC with Eric Nash and Wendy Little, Canada’s first “Certified Organic" medical cannabis growers. She participated in Health Canada’s Medical Marijuana Access Training Program at Malaspina College. Her studies included on-site assessments of operational standards and procedures used in Compassionate Use Clubs in Canada and California.
Naomi Reyna, Activist/Consultant/Instructor
Naomi has served as Vice President of Southern California NORML since 2004. She has nine years experience in crop growing, harvesting, preparation, storage, transportation and marketing. As a consultant, she has assisted Patients’ Groups with licensing requirements, product inventory and purchasing. She is a member of Drug Policy Alliance and Students for Sensible Drug Policy. She completed the 2007 Master Gardener Training Program offered by the University of California Cooperative Extension Program, Los Angeles Agriculture and Natural Resources Department. She completed her internship as Assistant to the Curator of the Herbarium at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.
Learn about our classroom and online training programs. All classes are single day programs.
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