#1 Top Course for Athletic Trainers and Sports Clinicians

Developed by leading researchers, clinicians, and educators. Accredited by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, and the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association (CATA).

  • Self-Paced

    Work through the course at your own speed! Cruise through it in a weekend, or pace it out over a month or two - it's up to you!

  • Live Meetings with Expert Instructors

    Along with the online course material, each learner receives opportunities to meet with course instructors for educational assistance and mentorship.

  • Community

    Everyone who signs up for this course gets access to the private Train with Mary Jane Community where you can chat with other learners, participate in events with instructors, receive ongoing support and more!

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About The Course

Cannabis & Cannabinoid Science in Sports Medicine is a first-of-its-kind accredited professional education program created by Train With Mary Jane in collaboration with Natural Learning Enterprises and Curious About Cannabis®. Designed for sports clinicians, athletic trainers, and sports medicine professionals, this comprehensive online course integrates cutting-edge cannabinoid science with clinical practice, legal literacy, and evidence-based injury management. Across 20 hours of interactive lectures, case studies, simulated scenarios, and guided discussions, you’ll explore how cannabis and the endocannabinoid system (ECS) influence pain, inflammation, neurological recovery, performance, and overall athlete wellness.

This course will equip you to critically evaluate research, understand cannabinoid pharmacology and dosing strategies, navigate complex legal and ethical considerations, minimize risks, and responsibly integrate cannabinoid-based interventions into treatment plans. By the end, you’ll be prepared to navigate the topic of cannabis and cannabinoids with others and design comprehensive, evidence-based, athlete-centered care plans that incorporate cannabinoid science responsibly and ethically.

This is not a simple self-paced online course. This course connects each learner to an online community of like-minded learners plus opportunities to meet via video chat with the course instructors to continue to learn together, even after the course ends.

If you are a sports clinician, athletic therapist, trainer or otherwise involved in sports medicine - you do not want to miss out on this opportunity!

Have questions? Reach out and we will be happy to help!

1.1 CEUs
(Category C CEUs)
8 CEUs
(1 Hour = 0.4 CEU)
8 CEUs
(1 Hour = 0.4 CEU)
20 CEUs
(1 Hour = 1 CEU)

This course has been thoroughly vetted and approved for CEUs by the leading sports clinician education organizations including NSCA (USA), BOC (USA), and CATA (Canada), making it a first-of-its-kind internationally recognized cannabis and cannabinoid science resource for sports clinicians.

Accomplishments

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Cannabis or Cannabinoid Science Course Accredited by NSCA

1st
Endocannabinoid Science Course Accredited by BOC

1st
Cannabinoid & Athletics Course Accredited by BOC

1st
Cannabis or Cannabinoid Science Course Accredited by CATA


Course Preview

  1. Welcome

  2. Learning Resources

  3. Live Meetings

  4. Test Your Knowledge

  5. Module 1: Scientific Foundations and Context

  6. Module 2: Physiology, the ECS, and Cannabinoid Pharmacology

About this course

  • $900.00
  • Developed by leading researchers, clinicians, and educators
  • Accredited CEUs from NSCA, BOC, and/or CATA!
  • Live interaction with instructors!

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Meet Your Instructors

Elizabeth Thompson, PhD, MSc

Cannabinoid Science Researcher & Former Athlete

Dr. Elizabeth Thompson holds a PhD in pharmacy from the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in cannabinoid science with a focus on concussion, neuroinflammation, and pain, along with an MSc in Applied Physiology from the University of Texas and a BSc (Honours) in Molecular Biology from the University of Waterloo. With more than 20 years of experience in professional contact sports, she brings a deep understanding of athlete performance, safety, longevity, and the influence of sponsorships, league policies, and post-retirement health challenges. Her academic and professional background led her to investigate molecular pathways underlying concussion and neuroinflammation influenced by both endogenous and plant-derived cannabinoids. As part of a Canadian research team funded by the NFL and NFL Players Association, she is currently involved in a multi-site clinical trial examining the pharmacokinetics and therapeutic potential of cannabinoids for pain management, brain health, and quality of life in athletes. She has published in journals including Sports Medicine Journal, BMC Neurology, and Sports, and she leads Train With Mary Jane, a multimedia education platform that translates complex cannabinoid science into accessible content for athletes, medical professionals, and the public. Through her combined research and outreach efforts, she aims to bridge cutting-edge science with real-world application, empowering informed decision-making around one of today’s most polarizing plant-based therapies.

Patrick Neary, PhD

Physiologist, Professor, & Concussion Expert

Dr. J. Patrick Neary is a Professor of Kinesiology and Health Studies at the University of Regina and an internationally recognized expert in exercise physiology, concussion, and cardiovascular health. His research examines how concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries affect brain blood flow, oxygenation, and autonomic regulation, confirming transient cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disturbances and helping to shape safer recovery and return-to-play protocols. He has also advanced the study of phytocannabinoids—particularly cannabidiol—for pain management and neuroprotection in concussion recovery, with support from major funders including the NFL, NFL Players Association, CIHR, NSERC, SHRF, and the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Over the past two decades, he has built an independent research program while teaching exercise physiology and clinical exercise science and mentoring graduate students in areas ranging from concussion physiology to cardiovascular stress responses. Widely published with more than 100 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, he also contributes his expertise to organizations such as the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association and continues to advance understanding of the heart–brain connection and explore emerging therapies, including cannabinoids, to support brain health and recovery.

Jason Wilson, MS

Natural Products Researcher, Instructor & Science Communicator

Jason Wilson is a biologist, educator and science communicator with a specialization in pharmacognosy and Cannabis science. Over the last 15 years, Jason has contributed significantly to the field of Cannabis and cannabinoid science, helping build and operate accredited analytical and R&D laboratories across North America, publishing peer-reviewed research on Cannabis chemistry, contributing to book chapters, teaching for universities and private organizations, and public speaking. In 2018 he authored the now widely-used science textbook Curious About Cannabis: A Scientific Introduction to a Controversial Plant, now on its third edition followed by an accompanying podcast with over 100k downloads with listeners globally. Jason's hands-on experience with Cannabis and cannabinoid products extends to nearly every aspect of the product lifecycle, from cultivation to extraction, formulation, analysis and even dispensary sales and patient consultation. There are very few researchers in the world with the breadth of experience and depth of knowledge about Cannabis as Jason brings.

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