If you are curious about cannabis extraction, this is the course for you. Ethanol and Hydrocarbon extractions are widely used for a variety of concentrate products on the market, due to the high yield capacity. This course covers Ethanol and Hydrocarbon extraction equipment, extraction procedures, safety standards and solvent recovery.

Introduction

2 Modules, Approximately 30 minute lesson time

 Introduction

• Complete All Items

• Overview 
• By taking this module, students will review the course objectives, the course navigation, the graded assessments, and how to view the scores.
• Lesson: Instructor Introduction
• As a result of taking this module, you will be introduced to the Instructor who will list their specific qualifications for teaching this course.
• Course Overview
• As a result, a student who takes this module will learn about Ethanol extractions, and the overall topic of Hydrocarbon extractions. In addition to defining these solvents, safety precautions and federal regulations for their use will also be discussed.  Having proficiency in hydrocarbon extraction techniques opens up many career opportunities in the cannabis industry, including product development, quality control, and compliance management. Hydrocarbon extraction is used in the production of many cannabis concentrates, such as shatter, wax, and live resin. These products require expertise in this technique in order to meet market demands.

Module 1: Ethanol Extractions

 Module 1: Ethanol Extractions

Prerequisites: Introduction

• Complete All Items

• Pre-Lesson
• Key Terms: Ethanol Extractions
• The key terms will be instrumental in developing a good understanding of the course’s main topics.  As a result of taking this module, you will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within this course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics.
• Interactive Flash Cards: Ethanol Flashcards
• As a result of taking this module, students can practice memorizing the most important key terms associated with this module
• Matching Game: Ethanol Extractions Match
• As a result of taking this module, students will race against the clock to match terms and definitions. students can choose several games to review all the material
• Lesson
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• Lesson: Ethanol Extractions
• Through this module, students will gain an understanding of ethanol and it’s properties and uses.  A FDA classification definition of ethanol, regulatory storage and use of ethanol as a cannabis solvent, the effectiveness of ethanols solvent power, super-cooled ethanol extractions, solubility of ethanol, the use of ethanol for winterization, downstream solvent handling, safety equipment, extraction equipment and the ethanol extraction process.  Understanding ethanol extraction techniques empowers students to explore and contribute to innovations in cannabis concentrate production, 
• Post-Lesson
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• Bonus Material: Ethanol 101
• As a result of taking this module, students will receive further reinforcement of Lesson One by viewing  “Ethanol Essential Oil/Extract Extractor ETOH Extraction Flow-How it Works,” which highlights the various chambers of the extractor as well as provides a flow key to illustrate the state of the ethanol. Understanding ethanol extraction techniques empowers students to explore and contribute to innovations in cannabis concentrate production, 
• Key Terms Practice Quiz: Extraction by Ethanol and Hydrocarbons
• This is a non-graded, practice activity to test students’ knowledge of the terminology that relates to the various topics and the themes found in this module. As a result of taking this module, It is encouraged to set a personal goal to earn at least a score of 70% for preparation of the Knowledge Check.
• Knowledge Check: Ethanol Extractions
• These quizzes are designed to elicit memories and check students’ understanding of the videos, summaries, and/or related resources found within the module. As a result of taking this knowledge quiz, students will encounter 16 multiple-choice questions. Students will need to earn 70% or higher (13.0 questions) to pass and move on in the course successfully.
• Conclusion: Ethanol Extractions
• This module prompts students to click the “Mark as Done” button to move on to the next Module.

Module 2: Hydrocarbon Extractions

 Module 2: Hydrocarbon Extractions

Prerequisites: Module 1: Ethanol Extractions

• Complete All Items

• Pre-Lesson
• Key Terms: Hydrocarbon Extractions
• The key terms will be instrumental in developing a good understanding of the course’s main topics.  As a result of taking this module, you will begin to develop and relate these key terms to the topics found within the course, which will help establish a relationship between the two items and a deeper understanding of those main topics.
• Interactive Flash Cards: Hydrocarbons and Closed Loop Systems
• As a result of taking this module, students can practice memorizing the most important key terms associated with this module
• Matching Game: Hydrocarbons
• As a result of taking this module, students will race against the clock to match terms and definitions. students can choose several games to review all the material
• Lesson
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• Lesson: Hydrocarbons
• As a result of taking this module, students will be able to define four main types of hydrocarbons, the most common hydrocarbons solvents used in the production of cannabis concentrates, safety regulations and building requirements,  the components of a closed-loop hydrocarbon extractor, the closed-loop hydrocarbon extraction method and purging process. Learning the hydrocarbon extraction process before entering the cannabis industry is crucial for safety, regulatory compliance, product quality, efficiency, innovation, and career advancement. 
• Post-Lesson
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• Bonus Material:  A Comparison of Extraction Methods, The Hydrocarbon Extraction Process in Visual Animation
• As a result of taking this module, the student will review a chart for a quick comparison of (4) widely used cannabis extraction methods, listing the Pros/Cons for each method. The second bonus link provides video animation of the Hydrocarbon Extraction process which allows for a visual explanation of the multiple material containers.  Illustrations or videos provide visual clarity, making complex processes like Hydrocarbon extraction more accessible to learners. This aids in understanding the steps and components involved.
• Key Terms Practice Quiz: Transport Process Practice
• This is a non-graded, practice activity to test students’ knowledge of the terminology that relates to the various topics and the themes found in this module. As a result of taking this module, It is encouraged to set a personal goal to earn at least a score of 70% for preparation of the Knowledge Check.
• Knowledge Check: Solvent Extraction
• These quizzes are designed to elicit memories and check students’ understanding of the videos, summaries, and/or related resources found within the module. As a result of taking this knowledge quiz, students will encounter 9 multiple-choice questions. Students will need to earn 70% or higher (7.0 questions) to pass and move on in the course successfully.
• Conclusion: Hydrocarbon Extraction
• This module prompts students to click the “Mark as Done” button to move on to the next Module.

• • Survey: End of Course
  • The survey is not graded.  Taking this survey will help us better understand the student’s experience taking this course. Cannabis Hub members will review students’ feedback and use it to update the course in the next iterative cycle.

• Mark as Done: Course Completion
• This module prompts students to click the “Mark as Done” button to complete the course.  As a result of the student marking the course as complete, the system is prompted to generate a  Certificate of Completion, which can be downloaded and printed