Cannabis Handler Program Classes

Massachusetts Budtender Training

This is a self-paced course available 24/7 and is offered in English and Spanish.

This Massachusetts Cannabis Handler training course consists of 5 modules outlined below:

Module 1: Massachusetts Cannabis Seller Training Overview
After completing this module, you will be able to do the following:

Correctly define terms relating to the sale or serving of cannabis and cannabis products in the state of Massachusetts.
Describe the benefits as well as the challenges of the legal sale of cannabis and cannabis products.
State the intent of Massachusetts state laws and regulations relating to cannabis sales to individuals and the legal age to purchase cannabis and cannabis products.

Module 2: Cannabis and Its Effect on the Human Body
After completing this module, you will be able to do the following:

Discuss what cannabis is and why it is classified as a stimulant, depressant, and hallucinogen.
Describe how it effects the human body.
Describe how cannabis can impair your ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Module 3: Cannabis Sales to Minors
After completing this module, you will be able to do the following:

Determine whether a sale of cannabis and cannabis products is legal or illegal with regards to a minor in any given situation.
Use observations to detect when a minor is attempting to purchase cannabis or cannabis products.
Correctly identify whether an ID is valid and proper for purposes of establishing age, and
Determine appropriate intervention techniques with regards to a minor attempting to purchase cannabis or cannabis products in a variety of situations.

Module 4: License Holders & Employees Responsibilities
After completing this module, you will be able to do the following:

Understand the licensing process and the requirements for maintaining a license.
Describe labeling and packaging requirements for cannabis and cannabis products.
Discuss products which can and cannot be sold or given away in a licensed cannabis shop.
Discuss customer payment options.
Describe METRC systems for product tracking.
Discuss safety protocols for the cannabis industry

Module 5: State Laws & Regulation
When you complete this module, you will be able to do the following:

Discuss information regarding Massachusetts state laws and regulations regarding the sale of cannabis and cannabis products for both retail stores and medical dispensaries.
Describe the laws for customers regarding legal age to purchase, legal limits regarding how much cannabis can be purchased, and locations you can legally use cannabis.
Describe the laws concerning workplace testing.