Minnesota Certified Medical Cannabis Consultant (CMCC) Training
30 Hour OCM-Approved Training Program
Develop the consultation, documentation, communication, and professional judgment skills needed to support safe, informed, and compliant cannabis consultations within Minnesota’s medical cannabis program.
Why CMCC Matters
Supporting Safe, Responsible Cannabis Education
Certified Medical Cannabis Consultants play an important role in helping cannabis consumers navigate products, understand safe use considerations, recognize potential risks, and communicate effectively within professional scope boundaries.
As Minnesota’s medical cannabis program continues to grow, organizations increasingly seek professionals who can support compliant consultations, maintain accurate documentation, promote consumer safety, and communicate responsibly within their role.
Core Responsibilities of a CMCC
CMCCs are trained to:
• Support informed consumer education and product discussions
• Recognize higher-risk situations and referral needs
• Conduct structured consultation and intake conversations
• Promote safe and responsible cannabis use practices
• Document consultation interactions with accurate and compliance langauge
• Communicate effectively within established professional scope
Who Should Attend?
This program is designed for:
• Individuals pursuing Minnesota CMCC recognition
• Employees of licensed medical cannabis organizations
• Medical cannabis consultants seeking professional development
• Healthcare and allied health professionals interested in cannabis education
• Entrepreneurs entering Minnesota’s regulated cannabis industry
• Professionals seeking cannabis workforce readiness training
What Participants Will Build
Scope-Safe Cannabis Communication
Consumer Safety & Risk Awareness
Structured Consultation Workflows
Professional Documentation Practices
Participants develop practical skills in:
Communicating responsibly while remaining within professional boundaries.
Guiding consumers through organized consultation conversations.
Recognizing situations that may require additional support or referral.
Creating objective, professional consultation records.
What is CMCC Training
30 Hours Total
12 Live Virtual Hours
18 Self-Paced Coursework Hours
Cohort-Based Learning Experience
Flexible professional training created for working professionals
Structured professional education aligned with Minnesota CMCC training requirements.
Interactive instruction delivered across three live training sessions.
Guided learning activities completed within the cohort completion window.
Learn alongside peers while maintaining flexibility between live sessions.
How the Program Works
The CMCC training begins with 12 Live Hours of live instruction delivered across the structured sessions.
Cannabis science, consultation principles, safety considerations, adverse effects, and professional scope.
Routes of administration, onset timing, higher risk profiles, overconsumption prevention, and consultation decision making.
Consult workflow, intake and risk screening, documentation practice, applied case scenarios, and OSCE readiness.
Self-Paced Asynchronous Coursework (18 Hours)
Why Choose Lauryn House?
Minnesota Focused Education
Built specifically around Minnesota’s medical cannabis program, consultation responsibilities, and consumer safety considerations.
Practical Workforce Development
Develop consultation, documentation, communication, and risk recognition skills through applied learning activities.
Resources & Professional Support
Access practical tools, reference materials, and workforce resources designed to support continued growth beyond course completion.
Program Tuition
CMCC Training Tuition
$1,300 per participant
Includes:
• 12 hours live virtual instruction
• 18 hours structured asynchronous coursework
• Knowledge assessments
• Consultation exercises
• Documentation activities
• Final examination
• Certificate of Completion
Limited discounted seats may be available each cohort for eligible participants through social equity applicant status, scholarship, and third-party funded pathways. Please contact Lauryn House before enrolling to inquire about eligibility and availability.
Limited Assistance Opportunities
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Join an OCM-approved training program designed to help participants develop consultation, communication, documentation, and workforce readiness skills within Minnesota’s regulated cannabis industry.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this training required for working in cannabis?
The CMCC training is designed for individuals seeking certification as Certified Medical Cannabis Consultants and for professionals who want to deepen their knowledge of responsible cannabis consultation practices.
Does this training lead to CMCC certification in Minnesota?
Lauryn House provides an OCM-approved CMCC training program. Participants who successfully complete the program receive a Lauryn House certificate of completion.
Individuals seeking to be listed as Certified Medical Cannabis Consultants should follow the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management process for CMCC recognition and registry inclusion.
Is the training fully online?
The program includes live virtual training sessions followed by asynchronous self-paced learning modules completed through the Lauryn House online learning platform.
Do I need prior cannabis or medical experience to enroll?
No prior cannabis industry experience is required. The Lauryn House CMCC training program is designed to support learners from a variety of professional backgrounds, including individuals entering the cannabis industry, employees working in licensed cannabis businesses, and professionals seeking to expand their understanding of cannabis consultation practices.
Participants should be comfortable engaging in professional learning, completing course assessments, and participating in live virtual instruction.
How long do participants have to complete the course?
Participants complete the 12 hours of live instruction and then finish the asynchronous coursework within the designated cohort completion window.
What can I do after completing the CMCC training program?
Graduates of the Lauryn House CMCC training program gain structured knowledge of cannabis consultation principles, professional scope boundaries, patient safety awareness, and documentation practices. This training is designed to support individuals pursuing roles related to cannabis consultation, patient education, or operational support within licensed cannabis businesses.
Program completion demonstrates that a participant has completed structured training focused on responsible cannabis consultation practices.
How many participants are in each cohort?
Coharts are intentionally kept small to support interactive learning and consultation practice.
Will sessions be recorded?
Live CMCC training sessions may be recorded internally for quality assurance and instructional review. These recordings are not distributed to participants.
The Lauryn House CMCC program is designed as a cohort-based learning experience, where live sessions include interactive discussions, case exercises, and consultation practice. For this reason participants are expected to attend scheduled live sessions.
If a participant must miss a session due to an unavoidable circumstance, they should contact Lauryn House to discuss available options within the program completion window.