Topic 5: Providing MAiD
Comprehensive, three-part modules aimed to foster skill development and promote the implementation of best practices in the provision of MAiD.
This topic module is for healthcare professionals, nursing and medical students, and individuals working within healthcare who provide care directly to patients and are involved in the delivery of MAID.
Learning Objectives
- Plan for MAiD provision.
- Manage the practical and emotional aspects of MAiD provision.
- Prepare the MAiD team, patient, family/friends for the provision.
- Support the MAiD team, patient, family/friends before, during, and after provision.
- Use a waiver of final consent.
- Anticipate and manage adverse events.
- Manage the post-provision period.
- Reflect on the gravity of providing MAiD and the impacts on MAiD providers.
- Identify resilience practices that can support a sustainable MAiD practice.
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 with assessing and providing MAID is not essential for this course; however, experience working with individuals who have or 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: 3-hour online pre-learning + 3-hour facilitated session
Education Credits: 6 credits for CFPC, 6 hours Self-Assessment for RCPSC, 6 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.