This category is comprised of associations based in Alberta. The associations listed all relate to the subject of health in a direct manner, such as patient associations, 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 general public and patients, they provide such services as education and support. To the health professional, they offer research opportunities, career support and other benefits.
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Support network for clinic managers, providing information and services to its members. Includes organisation profile, contact information and executive list.
Regulatory body for opticians and contact lens practitioners. Provides consumer information, safety standards, FAQ and links.
Promoting medical standards and encourages medical research provincially. Information on awards, committees and publications.
Includes membership information, executive council list and conference dates.
A self-governing body that ensures registered Emergency Medical Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, and Emergency Medical Technologist-Paramedics provide competent, safe and ethical care to the citizens of the province.
Responsible for quality pharmacist practice in the province. Activities include ensuring that only qualified pharmacists are licensed, that Alberta pharmacists maintain their knowledge and skills, and that pharmacies provide a practice environment that supports quality practice and safety. Includes bylaws, news and FAQ.
The regulatory body for the practice of social work, and the professional association representing social workers within the province. Includes FAQ, publications and registration forms.
Regulatory college provides practitioner list, upcoming events and employment advertisements.
Professional organization for dentists in the province. Explains dental specialties, such as endodontist and orthodontist, and includes an FAQ.
Seeks to raise public awareness on concerns related to medical care in the province. Contains mission statement, objectives and FAQ.
The membership organization for physicians practicing within the province. Includes clinical resources, publications, and news releases.
Exists to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and to promote the search for a cause and cure.
An organization to inspire physical activity for Albertans.
A provincial, non-profit group of individuals who volunteer in canine search and rescue operations. Information, history and member area.
Provincial not-for-profit health organization, providing health services, which emphasize the Christian values of holistic and ethical care, compassion, justice and the values enshrined in the Canada Health Act.
The professional organization and regulatory body for nurses in Alberta. Includes employment and workshop information, district news and information about filing complaints.
The regulatory body for the province’s Licensed Practical Nurses. Members provide health care services in a variety of settings and contexts.
The regulatory body for the profession of medical laboratory technology, encouraging information exchange, education for the association, its members, and the public.
Licenses physicians, develops and administers standards of practice and conduct, and investigates/resolves physician-related complaints. Also provides leadership and direction on health and related policy issues such as access to services, quality improvement, patient safety and privacy.
Regulates the practice of dental hygiene in the province. Contains newsletter, information for the public and history.
Regulatory body established by the Government of Alberta to regulate the practice of physical therapists in the public interest. Includes annual reports and practice resources.
A non-profit organization focused on personal and organizational advocacy, education, self-help, and research in the area of schizophrenia. Includes local chapters, newsletters, and information about schizophrenia.
Statement of aims to increase understanding of the role of hope in human life, services including counseling, study workshops and training, and invitation to volunteer. Events, reading list, merchandise and contacts.
A self-governing body that ensures registered Emergency Medical Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, and Emergency Medical Technologist-Paramedics provide competent, safe and ethical care to the citizens of the province.
Regulatory college provides practitioner list, upcoming events and employment advertisements.
The regulatory body for the practice of social work, and the professional association representing social workers within the province. Includes FAQ, publications and registration forms.
Support network for clinic managers, providing information and services to its members. Includes organisation profile, contact information and executive list.
Responsible for quality pharmacist practice in the province. Activities include ensuring that only qualified pharmacists are licensed, that Alberta pharmacists maintain their knowledge and skills, and that pharmacies provide a practice environment that supports quality practice and safety. Includes bylaws, news and FAQ.
An organization to inspire physical activity for Albertans.
Provincial not-for-profit health organization, providing health services, which emphasize the Christian values of holistic and ethical care, compassion, justice and the values enshrined in the Canada Health Act.
A provincial, non-profit group of individuals who volunteer in canine search and rescue operations. Information, history and member area.
Includes membership information, executive council list and conference dates.
Seeks to raise public awareness on concerns related to medical care in the province. Contains mission statement, objectives and FAQ.
Professional organization for dentists in the province. Explains dental specialties, such as endodontist and orthodontist, and includes an FAQ.
Regulatory body for opticians and contact lens practitioners. Provides consumer information, safety standards, FAQ and links.
The professional organization and regulatory body for nurses in Alberta. Includes employment and workshop information, district news and information about filing complaints.
Licenses physicians, develops and administers standards of practice and conduct, and investigates/resolves physician-related complaints. Also provides leadership and direction on health and related policy issues such as access to services, quality improvement, patient safety and privacy.
Exists to alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and to promote the search for a cause and cure.
Statement of aims to increase understanding of the role of hope in human life, services including counseling, study workshops and training, and invitation to volunteer. Events, reading list, merchandise and contacts.
The regulatory body for the profession of medical laboratory technology, encouraging information exchange, education for the association, its members, and the public.
Regulatory body established by the Government of Alberta to regulate the practice of physical therapists in the public interest. Includes annual reports and practice resources.
The regulatory body for the province’s Licensed Practical Nurses. Members provide health care services in a variety of settings and contexts.
Regulates the practice of dental hygiene in the province. Contains newsletter, information for the public and history.
Promoting medical standards and encourages medical research provincially. Information on awards, committees and publications.
A non-profit organization focused on personal and organizational advocacy, education, self-help, and research in the area of schizophrenia. Includes local chapters, newsletters, and information about schizophrenia.
The membership organization for physicians practicing within the province. Includes clinical resources, publications, and news releases.
