Cannabis Counsellor Certification Requirements

• All stages of the GCEW Certification Program
• Full training manual (Sections 1–9)
• All required learning modules and materials

Participants must demonstrate understanding of:

• The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
• Cannabinoids (THC, CBD, minor cannabinoids)
• Cannabis delivery methods
• Dosing literacy principles (Start Low, Go Slow)
• The GCEW Cannabis Literacy Model™

Participants must be able to:

• Explain cannabis concepts in simple, client-friendly language
• Guide a structured cannabis education session
• Apply the GCEW counselling workflow in practice
• Support safe, informed, and responsible decision-making

Participate in:

• Mock consultations
• Case study reviews
• Scenario-based learning

Demonstrate communication skills and client interaction ability.

Participants must demonstrate ability to:

• Review client intake forms
• Support wellness goal setting
• Guide tracking and reflection
• Maintain structured session documentation

• Foundations of cannabis literacy
• ECS education
• Product and method selection concepts
• Dosing education principles
• Building a personalized wellness strategy

Certification is awarded based on demonstrated competency in:

• Cannabis literacy education
• Client communication skills
• Ethical boundaries and scope of practice
• Harm reduction and safety awareness
• Structured counselling delivery

• Education-Based Practice — Provide education, not medical advice. Maintain clear professional boundaries.
• Ethical Responsibility — Communicate responsibly. Avoid medical claims. Refer to healthcare providers when appropriate.
• Client-Centered Approach — Respect individual differences. Support informed decision-making.
• Confidentiality & Professionalism — Protect client information. Maintain secure documentation.

Certification does NOT authorize:

• Diagnosing medical conditions
• Prescribing cannabis or treatment
• Providing medical advice

This program is strictly education-based.

Upon successful completion, participants receive the GCEW Certified Cannabis Education Counsellor™ Certificate, recognizing that the individual has:

• Completed the GCEW Cannabis Literacy Program™
• Demonstrated understanding of the Cannabis Literacy Model™
• Met all certification and competency standards

Graduates may present themselves as:

"A GCEW Certified Cannabis Education Counsellor™ specializing in cannabis literacy, client education, and responsible use guidance."