Dedicated to promoting excellence of care for patients living with pain.
Uniting professionals who are committed to relieving pain.
“Recovery is not about pushing harder, but about moving with patience, balance, and care.”
The Canadian Academy of Pain Management is dedicated to promoting excellence of care for patients living with pain.
Through comprehensive professional development for professionals who care for patients living with pain; in a context of interdisciplinary collaboration; and through adherence to the core professional attitudes and acquisition of knowledge essential for caring for patients living with pain.
Our Mission and Vision
Mission
The Canadian Academy of Pain Management is dedicated to uniting professionals who are committed to relieving patients living with pain, to acknowledge their professional identity in the field of pain management and relief, and to advance the professional practice of Pain Management.
It aims to promote and instill core values essential for the compassionate and professionally excellent practice of Pain Management.
It is dedicated to knowledge of the best clinical evidence, promotion of skills, and effective pain management.
This Academy is devoted particularly to accrediting and encouraging clinicians who care for patients living with pain and to provide a stimulus for their ongoing professional development.
Vision
Accreditation by the Canadian Academy of Pain Management acknowledges that the accredited member demonstrates a high standard of appropriate knowledge of the field of Pain Management and demonstrates the core attitudes requisite for the respectful, skillful, and compassionate care of patients living with pain.
Our Services
“Joining the Canadian Academy of Pain Management has been one of the most valuable decisions of my career. The membership resources are practical, evidence-informed, and genuinely enhance my clinical work. Every CAPM education session is worth attending.”
Dr. Emily Hartwell, MD, CCFP
“I appreciate education that is grounded in research and directly applicable. CAPM delivers exactly that. The membership provides continuous learning opportunities that are absolutely worth the investment.”
Dr. Michael Tran, MD, CCFP, FCFP, FRCP
“Every webinar is thoughtfully structured, clinically relevant, and backed by strong evidence. The membership has connected me with colleagues across Canada who share the same passion.”
Dr. Sarah Montrose, MD, FRCSC
“The credentialing course is so practical, evidence-informed, and directly applicable to real-time decision-making. CAPM offers tools and perspectives that help me deliver better, more compassionate pain care—even in high-pressure environments.”
Dr. Jason Leblanc, CCFP (EM)
“CAPM has been invaluable to my practice as a chiropractor. The educational offerings are high-quality, accessible, and always grounded in best practices. Membership has become essential for keeping my skills sharp and up to date.”
Dr. Amanda Kerr, DC
“The interdisciplinary focus of CAPM has strengthened my approach to pain management. Their courses are some of the most useful I have taken as both a massage therapist and a kinesiologist. The membership benefits are absolutely worth it.”
Olivia Hansen, RMT, RKin
“CAPM’s education has helped me deepen my understanding of pain pharmacotherapy and non-pharmacological approaches. The sessions are practical, relevant, and always reflect current Canadian guidelines. The membership value is exceptional.”
Daniel Rios, PharmD, RPEBC
“Being a CAPM member has enhanced my ability to support clients living with persistent pain. Their training blends science, compassion, and practical strategies. Every educational offering provides something I can bring directly into my practice.”
Dr. Natalie Shore, PhD, CPsych
Our Partners
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