Canadian MAiD Curriculum
In August 2023, CAMAP launched the Canadian MAiD Curriculum (CMC), the first comprehensive, nationally accredited, evidence-based educational program to support the practice of MAiD in Canada. This modular curriculum aims to educate new MAiD practitioners, advance the skills of existing MAiD practitioners, and help standardize the approach to care by supporting those who deliver MAiD care coast to coast.
The CMC is structured around 8 topic areas.
- Topic 1: Foundations of MAiD in Canada
- Topic 2: Clinical Conversations that Include MAiD
- Topic 3: How to do a MAiD Assessment
- Topic 4: Assessing Capacity and Vulnerability
- Topic 5: Providing MAiD
- Topic 6: Navigating Complex Cases with Confidence
- Topic 7: MAiD & Mental Disorders
- Topic 8: Reflection and Resilience
Topics 1 and 2 are online self-study modules and are open to everyone. Whether you are a healthcare professional, student, policy maker, administrator, or simply someone interested in learning more about MAiD in Canada, you are welcome to participate.
Topics 3–7 are facilitated, case-based discussion sessions with online pre-learning module(s). These topics are open to regulated clinicians and healthcare professionals who meet specific eligibility criteria. Please refer to eligibility requirements for detailed information.
Topic 8 is woven throughout Topics 1–7 and delivered as a handbook resource to support professional well-being and resilience in MAiD practice.
Within each topic, learners gain access to thoughtfully curated tools, resources, and case studies to support both their learning journey and real-world MAiD practice.
The curriculum offers a comprehensive total of 27 credits for the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), 27 hours of self-assessment for the RCPSC, and 27 CNA accredited hours for nurses.
The CMC is designed to meet learners where they are – whether you’re seeking foundational knowledge or advanced, practice-focused education. As such, eligibility and pricing vary by topic.
Open-Access Foundations (Topics 1 & 2)
These introductory topics are open to anyone interested in learning more about medical assistance in dying in Canada.
Topic 1
Open to all learners. Registration is available for $49, allowing everyone to access this essential foundational content.
Topic 2
Open to all learners.
• $49 for CAMAP Members
• $149 for non-Members
Practice-Focused Learning (Topics 3–7)
Topics 3 through 7 are advanced, clinically focused modules and are restricted to learners who meet specific eligibility criteria. These topics are intended for:
• Regulated health-care professionals
• Nursing and medical students
• Individuals working in health care who provide direct patient care and are involved in the delivery of MAiD
Pricing for each topic:
• $99 for CAMAP Members
• $199 for non-Members
Bonus for non-Members
If you are not currently a CAMAP member, your purchase of any Topic from Topics 3–7 includes a complimentary yearly CAMAP membership, giving you access to additional resources, community forums, guidance documents, and member benefits beyond the CMC.
Get Started
The CMC is available for both CAMAP Members and non-members. There are requirements to enroll in certain topics.
- Topic 1 is available for anyone to take. We ask that you please donate what you can to register for this course.
- Topic 2 is available for anyone to take. There is a $49 registration fee to Members or $149 for non-Members.
- Topics 3 – 7 are available to select audiences based on eligibility criteria. For each topic, there is a cost of $99 for Members or $199 for non-Members.
- If you are not currently a CAMAP member, you will receive a complimentary 12-month CAMAP membership with your purchase of any of the Topics 3 to 7. This will afford you additional CAMAP benefits outside of the CMC.
To get started, please select if you are currently a CAMAP Member or Non-Member.