For Healthcare Providers
Our Services
- Teleconsult Service
- Chronic Pain Centre
- Surgically Implanted Neurostimulator Program
- Transitional Pain Service
- Chronic Pain Consultation Service in Acute Care Setting
We will accept referral of WCB clients only with written notice of WCB acceptance for either a telephone consultation with a pain specialist or full chronic pain center multidisciplinary services. Approval from WCB must be obtained prior to referring.
Clinical Resources
- 2025 Canadian Opioid Prescribing Guideline
- Opioid Manager
- Opioid Tapering
- Opioid Rotation
- ISMP Canada Safety Bulletin: Key Opioid Prescribing Messages
- Methadone for Analgesia
- PEER C-Top Tool: Comparing Treatment Options for Pain
- PEER Simplified Chronic Pain Guideline
- Clinical Tools and Resources from Centre for Effective Practice
Educational Opportunities
FREE, full-day educational opportunity for healthcare providers who want to enhance their understanding of chronic pain management.
Topics include:
- Science of Chronic Pain: Explaining Pain to Patients
- Psychosocial factors in Chronic Pain: Assessment & Treatment
- Referrals and Access
- Drug Therapy Management of Chronic Pain
- Improving Physical Education
Next Session: Spring 2027
This online self-learning course provides opportunities for you to review the principles and guidelines for opioid tapering and reflect on your own practices.
- Alberta Virtual Program Provider Webinars
- Graduate Certificate in Pain Management (U of A)
- Graduate Certificate in Chronic Pain Management (Pain BC)