Canadian MAiD Curriculum Overview
Curriculum Overview
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 course 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 from coast to coast to coast.
The CMC is structured around eight topic areas:
1. Foundations of MAiD in Canada
2. Clinical Conversations that Include MAiD
3. How to do a MAiD assessment
4. Assessing Capacity and Vulnerability
5. Providing MAiD
6. Navigating Complex Cases with Confidence
7. MAiD & Mental Disorders
8. Reflection and Resilience
These topics are delivered through a combination of online self-learning modules and facilitated case-based discussion sessions. Learners will be given access to a variety of tools, references, resources and case studies.
The curriculum offers a comprehensive total of 81 credits for the CFPC, 27 hours of self-assessment for the RCPSC, and 27 CNA accredited hours for nurses.
Recognizing that Reflection and Resilience practices are integral to both clinician well-being and successful MAiD practice, the curriculum purposefully weaves this content throughout the entire program.
Clinicians (licensed physicians and nurse practitioners) can enjoy free access to the curriculum during their initial 12 months of enrollment until March 2026. If you wish to extend your access beyond 12 months, a $50 Learning Management System (LMS) user fee will be applicable for learners.
Learners are encouraged to take the curriculum topics in order, from foundational learning topics to more advanced topics. Currently, there is no cost for clinicians to register for the first 12 months, which is made possible by financial support from Health Canada.
Eligibility
All licensed clinicians (Physicians and Nurse Practitioners), both with and without MAiD experience, are eligible to register for the Canadian MAiD Curriculum. (Please note that your license number will be verified to confirm your clinician status.)
Currently, there is no cost for clinicians to register for the first 12 months, which is made possible by financial support from Health Canada.
Topic 1: Foundations of MAiD in Canada is available to non-clinicians for a cost-recovery fee of $50. Click here to learn more.
Claiming Education Credits
The number of credits for each Topic will vary based on the learning format and duration.
To successfully claim continuing education credits (whether RCPSC, CFPC, or CNA), the learner must complete the entire Topic (e.g. complete the pre-learning, online module and attend the facilitated sessions) as well as a post-topic evaluation survey. The accreditation certificate will available to you upon Topic completion.
Attending Facilitated Sessions
CMC Topics 3 to 7 necessitate participation in either in-person or virtual facilitated sessions to successfully complete the Topic and earn professional development credits. These sessions revolve around case-based learning and are led by accredited instructors.
The Canadian MAiD Curriculum offers multiple facilitated sessions each month across Canada. Explore the CAMAP Events page to find available sessions in your area and secure your spot for the upcoming facilitated session.
CAMAP EVENTS