Mission and Goals

Mission Statement
The Pain Society of Alberta is a group of health care professionals with an interest in and commitment to the study and treatment/management
of pain with the following purpose:
  • To advocate for, educate and support health care providers in the treatment/management of pain.
Goals and Objectives
Short term goals and objectives include:
  • Develop a web site.
  • Develop a speakers list.
  • Develop a curriculum for chronic pain management eligible for MAINPROC credits.
  • Be actively involved in Pain Awareness Week.
  • Develop a media strategy.
  • Liaison with other like groups.
Long term goals and objectives include:
  • Develop a curriculum for chronic pain.
  • Develop a standardized presentation for rural use.
  • Develop a “Teach the Teacher” course.
  • Develop Internet web based teaching system.
  • Lobbying.
  • Develop Guidelines.
  • Research and coordination.