Topic 3: How to do a MAiD Assessment
A systematic approach outlining how to receive a MAiD request and prepare for and conduct a MAiD assessment. Particular emphasis is placed on the MAiD eligibility criteria and safeguards underlying all assessments, with a focus on assessor wellness.
This topic is for healthcare professionals, nursing and medical students, and individuals working in healthcare who provide direct patient care and are involved in the delivery of MAID.
Learning Objectives
- Successfully prepare for and complete a MAiD assessment.
- Discuss the eligibility criteria for MAiD.
- Identify the differences in the assessment of patients whose natural death is and is not reasonably foreseeable.
- Practice skills and identify strategies to bring one’s “best self” to MAiD assessments and address challenges that may arise in this deeply meaningful work
Eligibility/Who can take this course?
You are eligible to access this course if you are:
- A regulated healthcare professional (such as a physician, nurse practitioner, medical resident, registered nurse, pharmacist, social worker, or psychologist)
- A nursing student or medical student
- A healthcare team member supporting patients or healthcare systems — including care coordinators, spiritual care providers, clinical ethicists, speech-language pathologists, allied health professionals (e.g., physiotherapist, occupational therapist), health care administrators, or volunteer in the end of life space.
- An Individual who works in healthcare or community organizations that provide or influence care of patients and are involved in the delivery of MAID
Direct experience assessing and providing MAID is not required for this course; however, experience working with individuals who have received may request MAID is recommended. If you have any questions about your eligibility to participate in this course, we encourage you to contact us at cmc@camapcanada.ca.
Topic Details
Format: Facilitated Session (online/in-person) with online pre-learning modules
Estimated Length: 2-hour online pre-learning + 3-hour facilitated session
Education Credits: 5 credits for CFPC, 5 hours Self-Assessment for RCPSC, 5 CNA accredited hours for nurses
Access period: You will have access to the online course materials for 6 months from the date of purchase
Member Pricing
$375 $99 for CAMAP Members – Use discount code XXXX at checkout
Course Refund Policy
Subsidized pricing for the CMC is made possible by Health Canada’s financial support, enabling CAMAP to deliver advanced, practice-focused education at reduced cost. Please note: Refunds are not available for purchase errors. All course registrations for the Canadian MAiD Curriculum (CMC) are final. Once payment is complete, no refunds, credits, or transfers will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to changes in personal circumstances, scheduling conflicts, or incomplete course participation. Please see CMC Refund and Transfer Policy for details.
Before You Register
- To receive a certificate of completion, you must attend a facilitated session and complete the online pre-learning module.
- Access to the online course materials is available for 6 months from the date of purchase.
- Session availability is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Refunds are not available for scheduling conflicts or incomplete participation.
Please review the scheduled facilitated session dates and ensure you can complete all requirements within the 6-month access period before registering.