The process of safely cultivating cannabis for production and retail can be challenging, but also rewarding when done correctly. Although the process requires more resources than outdoor growth, cultivating cannabis indoors has many benefits, including the potential to yield a higher quality product, greater control of the harvesting process, and greater adaptability to seasonal changes. Taking Canada’s long winters into account, growing cannabis indoors often leads to better outcomes than attempts to cultivate outside. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the cannabis industry, understanding the key practices involved in indoor cannabis cultivation will help you to implement a.. READ MORE »
June 14, 2022
HPLC, short for high-performance liquid chromatography, is a method of separating a mixture of compounds. HPLC offers a unique advantage, producing highly accurate identification, quantification, and purification of a certain compound or analyte. This allows professionals to perform analysis and determine specific results from the sample’s components and identify the exact substances within a mixture. During the HPLC process, in the stationary phase, a mixture in mobile phase moves through a column at a velocity determined by the nature of the particular chemical, the mobile phase composition, and the type of column. The length of time it takes the components.. READ MORE »
June 7, 2022
As Adult-Use cannabis continues its state legalization and adoption across the Northeast, it’s extremely hard to not recognize the apparent inequalities that trouble the history of cannabis arrests and the racially charged past of cannabis legality, per the ACLU Black individuals are four times as likely to be incarcerated for marijuana-related charges with arrest rates being significantly higher for black individuals over white individuals in all U.S. states. The inequalities within cannabis continue after the legalization of cannabis within a state, Leafly’s Job Report published in 2021 reported less than 2% of cannabis businesses have black ownership in today’s licensed.. READ MORE »
May 31, 2022
Clinical data management (CDM) is a critical process within the realm of clinical research and trial. CDM can be defined as the process of collecting, cleansing, and managing data throughout a clinical trial, producing accurate, reliable data which can be used for the safe development of drugs and treatments. Not only does a sound CDM process reduce the amount of time it takes for a drug to become marketable, but it also ensures that pharmaceutical companies are compliant with regulatory requirements, enhancing safety around consumption. If you’re pursuing a career in clinical research, your knowledge of the CDM process will.. READ MORE »
May 31, 2022
With the prevalence of processed foods and the global supply chain networks that work to deliver food products worldwide, traceability in today’s food industry can be challenging to achieve. As a result, food fraud, or the misrepresentation of food products on the market, is more common than many like to think. If you’re considering a career in food technology, safety, and quality, you’ll be trained in ensuring that products within the food and beverage industry are safe for human consumption, conducting analysis and implementing quality assurance measures in compliance with national and international standards. As part of your duties, you’ll.. READ MORE »
May 24, 2022
Within the cannabis industry today, there’s no shortage of career paths that you can take. As this sector continues to experience growth in Canada and North America, the demand for qualified professionals is only increasing. What’s more, advancements in technology have only made the field more exciting to keep up with, with new products and procedures shaping the industry. Whether you’re more interested in the science behind cannabis production or are ready to use your social skills to educate and negotiate in a cannabis retail business, you’ll be sure to find a position that you love. Once you complete a.. READ MORE »
May 17, 2022
As a professional working in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs, a day on the job is never dull. Pharmaceutical regulatory affairs specialists have a wide range of responsibilities – all revolving around the safety of the pharmaceutical products dispensed by their respective facilities. After completing your regulatory affairs training, you’ll possess strong knowledge of legislation, regulatory systems and practices, enabling you to successfully monitor the safe development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical products, including oral drugs, topical medicines, and more. If you’re considering training for this career path, previewing a typical day on the job will help you make a more informed decision.. READ MORE »
May 10, 2022
Hazardous material exposure can lead to adverse effects on anyone, whether an unknowing patient or seasoned healthcare professional. Around 75,000 healthcare workers are occupationally exposed to hazardous drugs, from nursing staff to laboratory research workers, causing adverse health effects. The importance of workplace safety and proper hazardous drug handling is essential for anyone looking to complete training in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Students who pursue careers as laboratory technicians, validation chemists, and more can find themselves in direct need of hazardous material handling training, so continue reading to learn 4 basic tips for these situations. 1. Understand the.. READ MORE »
May 3, 2022
As the sale of medical and recreational cannabis has expanded in recent years, it has become more important to ensure that all products are tested for safety and efficacy before being released into the market. Cannabis production involves an analytical testing stage to verify the safety, potency and quality of the products. Different analytical testing techniques have been developed to test for a whole host of contaminants and find new ways of protecting consumer health. Students in the cannabis program at AAPS will receive training to prepare them for careers as laboratory analysts and more. With an understanding of the.. READ MORE »
April 26, 2022
Within the highly regulated and ever-important field of Clinical Research, there are a variety of roles and responsibilities to be fulfilled. Skilled professionals are needed in order to ensure compliance with legislation and regulatory agencies, enforce standard operating procedures, create clinical development plans, maintain accurate data and monitor confidentiality and protection of participants’ rights. The work of professionals in the clinical research field contributes to the safe and effective development, distribution and consumption of drugs or treatments. As a result, those with training in Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance are in high demand. When you complete a training program with AAPS,.. READ MORE »
April 19, 2022
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