Topic 6: Navigating Complex Cases with Confidence
Exploring complex MAiD scenarios.
This topic module is for regulated clinicians and healthcare professionals who are directly involved in the coordination, assessment, or provision of MAiD.
Learning Objectives
- Compare and contrast factors that make a MAiD case complex.
- Identify factors that make a case logistically, clinically, and emotionally/interpersonally complex.
- Identify and apply an approach(es) to navigating complex MAiD cases based on identification of the above factors.
- Recognize professional, clinical, and program boundaries that may impact the management of complex MAiD cases.
- Identify the emotional aspects of complex cases and their impacts on clinicians.
- Practice strategies to support clarity, reflection, and resilience in the midst of complexity.
Eligibility/Who can take this course?
You are eligible to access this course if you are:
- A registered physician or nurse practitioner – individuals who are legally allowed to assess or provide MAID
- A medical student, medical resident or nurse practitioner student
- A health care professional who is directly involved in coordinating MAID care or a member of a designated MAID team within an organization. This may include MAID coordinators, registered nurses, social workers, clinical ethicists, etc., depending on the direct duties of their individual professional roles
This topic explores complex clinical scenarios and involves the direct participation of registrants in the facilitated discussion portion of the course. Registrants should feel that they can bring their clinical experience (directly or indirectly related to MAiD) to the conversation. Prior experience with MAiD is strongly 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: 100-minute online pre-learning + 3-hour facilitated session
Education Credits: 4.5 credits for CFPC, 4.5 hours Self-Assessment for RCPSC, 4.5 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
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.
Additional Details
- 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.