Topic 1: Foundations of MAiD in Canada

An online, self-study module which includes an introduction to the major milestones in the development of MAiD law in Canada, the federal and provincial processes, eligibility criteria, and safeguards with respect to MAiD, and an ethics primer.

Format: Online Self-Study                                                                         Estimated Length: 90 minutes

Education Credits: 1.5 credits for CFPC, 1.5 Self-Assessment hours for RCPSC, 1.5 CNA accredited hours for nurses

Topic 2: Clinical Conversations that Include MAiD

An online, self-study module on developing an approach to navigating goals of care discussions with particular emphasis on how to include MAiD as an end-of-life option.

Format: Online Self-Study                                                                         Estimated Length: 90 minutes

Education Credits: 4.5 credits for CFPC, 1.5 hours Self-Assessment for RCPSC

Topic 4: Assessing Capacity and Vulnerability

A deeper exploration of capacity considerations and psychosocial vulnerabilities in MAiD assessments.

Format: Facilitated Session (online/in-person) with online pre-learning modules

Estimated Length: 2-hour online pre-learning + 3-hour facilitated session

Education Credits: 15 credits for CFPC, 5 hours Self-Assessment for RCPSC

Topic 6: Navigating Complex Cases with Confidence

Exploring complex MAiD scenarios. 

Format: Facilitated Session (online/in-person) with online pre-learning modules

Estimated Length: 100-minute online pre-learning + 3-hour facilitated session

Education Credits: 13.5 credits for CFPC, 4.5 hours Self-Assessment for RCPSC

Topic 7: MAiD & Mental Disorders

Exploring the main clinical practice considerations involved in MAiD for persons with mental disorders.

Format: Facilitated Session (online/in-person) with online pre-learning modules

Estimated Length: 100-minute online pre-learning + 2-hour facilitate session

Education Credits: 10.5 credits for CFPC, 3.5 hours Self-Assessment for RCPSC