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This category is comprised of associations based in Canada. The associations listed all relate to the subject of health in a direct manner, such as medical professional associations, and medical research associations. An association is an organized group of people with a common interest or goal. In the health field associations are especially invaluable. To the health professional they offer research opportunities, and career support among other benefits.

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• Hypnotherapists
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• New Brunswick
• Nova Scotia
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• Ontario
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Resources in This Category

• Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada

  http://www.afmc.ca/
  The association is concerned with medical education and biomedical and health research. Offers background, news, publications, issues and links to Canadian faculties of medicine.

• BIOTECanada

  http://www.biotech.ca/
  A national organization representing other health care, agricultural, food, and research groups involved in biotechnology. Provides education about the field of biotechnology and its applications.

• Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF)

  http://www.caccf.ca/
  Voluntary, non-profit organization for the certification of alcohol and drug counselors. Provides local chapter listings, membership information and job postings.

• Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians

  http://www.caep.ca/
  Provides national guidelines for the practice of emergency medicine, as well as keeping physicians informed of developments in this field.

• Canadian Association of General Surgeons

  http://www.cags-accg.ca/
  Providing continuing education opportunities and public policies in the areas of clinical care, education, and research.

• Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists

  http://www.camrt.ca/
  A national certifying body for radiological, radiation, nuclear medicine, and magnetic resonance professionals. Also provides training and continued education to its members.

• Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

  http://www.caot.ca/
  An organization providing services, products and networking opportunities to its members.

• Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists

  http://www.caro-acro.ca/
  A professional organization offering educational materials, employment opportunities and news bulletins.

• Canadian Association of Social Workers

  http://www.casw-acts.ca/
  A federation of social work organizations serving a national role in strengthening and advancing the social work profession in Canada. [English and French]

• Canadian Bioethics Society

  http://www.bioethics.ca/
  A multidisciplinary society of professionals and students concerned with the ethical and humane aspects of health care. Links to educational resources and the society's newsletter are available on the site.

• Canadian Burn Survivors Association

  http://www.canadianburnsurvivors.ca/
  Referrals, information and links to world-wide support organizations.

• Canadian Cardiovascular Society

  http://www.ccs.ca/
  Offers information on the structure, activities, and policies of the society and describes cardiovascular research and resources in Canada.

• Canadian Dermatology Association

  http://www.dermatology.ca/
  Provides continuing medical education for its members, advocates for improved patient care and provides public education on several aspects of skin care.

• Canadian Health Coalition

  http://www.healthcoalition.ca/
  An advocacy group representing unions, seniors, women, students, consumers and health care professionals, towards preserving Medicare and improving the health system.

• Canadian Medical Association

  http://www.cma.ca/
  Provides information about the organization, its policies and activities. Resources include online medical journals, clinical practice guidelines, and health care news.

• Canadian MedicAlert Foundation

  http://www.medicalert.ca/
  Emergency medical information service provides identification bracelets, and 24hr-accessible computerized medical files to medical personnel.

• Canadian Oncology Societies (COS)

  http://www.cos.ca/
  A professional association for physicians, nurses and pharmacy professionals involved in cancer research and treatment. Facilitates professional communication between members.

• Canadian Physiotherapy Association

  http://www.physiotherapy.ca/
  Includes a physiotherapist directory, information on care and therapy and conditions treated by physiotherapy.

• Canadian Podiatric Medical Association

  http://www.podiatrycanada.org/
  A professional organization of 200 members having received their education in the United States, and aiming to provide public education about foot care.

• Canadian Podiatry Education Foundation

  http://cpef.ca/
  Established to educate the public on foot health and to maintain the best quality foot care to the public through education.

• Canadian Public Health Association

  http://www.cpha.ca/
  A national, independent, voluntary association representing and providing education about public health issues.

• Canadian Red Cross

  http://www.redcross.ca/
  News and information about fundraising, volunteering and relief programs as well as job listings.

• Canadian Society for International Health

  http://www.csih.org/
  Includes information about this voluntary organization as well as publications and details about travel clinics.

• Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science

  http://www.csmls.org/
  CSMLS is Canada's national certifying body for medical laboratory technologists and medical laboratory assistants, and a voluntary professional society for medical laboratory professionals with members in Canada and in countries around the world.

• Canadian Women's Health Network

  http://www.cwhn.ca/
  A network of individuals, groups, organizations and institutions concerned with women's health. The CWHN recognizes the importance of information sharing, education and advocacy in this field.

• Consumer Health Products Canada

  http://www.chpcanada.ca/
  Industry association. Represents companies making evidence-based over-the-counter medicines and natural health products.

• CSEP

  http://www.csep.ca/
  The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology website provides information about its fitness certifications, conferences, publications, job opportunities, and offers physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines.

• Doctors without Borders

  http://www.msf.ca/
  Official site of 1999 Nobel Peace Prize winning humanitarian organisation featuring work by award winning documentary photographer Conrad Duroseau and others.

• Gay and Lesbian Medical Association

  http://www.glma.org/
  Aims at improving health services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people. Provides a referral program, continuing education, and publishes a quarterly medical journal.

• HealthCareCAN

  http://www.healthcarecan.ca/
  A federation of provincial and territorial hospital and health organizations. In addition to information on their involvement in policy development and advocacy, a list of their publications is available.

• Institute for Work and Health (IWH)

  http://www.iwh.on.ca/
  An independent, not-for-profit organization who conducts and shares research with workers, labour, employers, clinicians and policy-makers to promote, protect and improve the health of working people.

• IPAC Canada

  http://www.ipac-canada.org/
  Dedicated to improving the health of Canadians by promoting excellence in the practice of infection prevention and control.

• Medical Council of Canada

  http://www.mcc.ca/
  Created by the Canada Medical Act, promotes a qualification in medicine, maintains the Canadian Medical Register, and supports research in the field of medical examinations.

• National United Professional Association of Trained Homeopaths

  http://www.nupath.org/
  Professional organization providing a directory of practitioners, membership information and general details about homeopathy.

• Orthotics Prosthetics Canada

  http://www.opcanada.ca/
  Information on new initiatives, professional issues, certification news, and general information.

• Paramedic Association of Canada

  http://www.paramedic.ca/
  Canada’s only EMS organization of prehospital practitioners that exists to promote quality and professional patient care. Includes history, initiatives and board member list.

• Society of Rural Physicians of Canada

  http://www.srpc.ca/
  A voluntary, professional organization aiming to provide support to its members and engaging in research dealing with rural health issues.

• St. John Ambulance Canada

  http://www.sja.ca/
  A humanitarian organization offering first aid training, volunteering opportunities, medical supplies and safety information.

• Starlight Children's Foundation

  http://www.starlightcanada.org/
  A non-profit organization that lifts the spirits of seriously ill children and their loved ones with a variety of innovative programs, services and events.

• The Canadian Orthopaedic Association

  http://www.coa-aco.org/
  Providing continuing medical education, membership and fellowship information as well as selected news and scientific articles.

• The Canadian Orthoptic Society

  http://www.tcos.ca/
  A professional organization providing continuing education, news updates, job postings and networking opportunities for its members.

• The Islet Foundation

  http://www.islet.org/
  Islet xenotransplantation has reversed diabetes in people and monkeys without immunosuppressive drugs, and may deliver the cure within this decade.

• The Society of Obstetricians and Gyneacologists of Canada

  http://sogc.org/
  Establishes clinical practice guidelines, provides consumer information as well as services for its members such as continuing education and conferences.

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