Why Join
We invite you to join the Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology (CAPhO). CAPhO is a voluntary organization for oncology pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy assistants and other health care professionals interested in the practice of oncology pharmacy in Canada. CAPhO represents the professional interests and issues of oncology pharmacy at a national level.
Why join? Besides being a member of an association that represents your professional interests, benefit from CAPhO’s offerings:
- The online Member Forum (a discussion page where you can participate in issue discussions, pose questions and provide answers)
- Continuing education opportunities
- A network of professionals to support you and advocate on your behalf
- Executive, Committee and Task Force positions - gain experience by volunteering
- An invitation to the National Oncology Pharmacy Symposium (NOPS) at a substantially discounted registration rate ($100 off if membership dues are paid at least 6 months prior to the NOPS start date).
- The opportunity to participate in the CAPhO Awards and Grants Program
Renew or Apply Now!
New Member: I am new to CAPhO and want to apply for membership.
Renewals: I am already a CAPhO member and want to renew my membership.
- To renew your membership online, simply enter your Access Key in the "Renew Membership" box in the right hand column and click on the "Log In" button.
Membership Categories
CAPhO’s membership is comprised of a wide variety of professionals who work in the field of oncology pharmacy, and the organizations in which they work. Membership categories are as follows:
- Active Member: Pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy assistants and health care professionals, including academia
- Corporate Member: Corporations that provide products, services, and/or research in the field of oncology pharmacy
- Health Association/Organization Member: An unincorporated association (e.g. a cancer agency, a hospital, and organizations such as CANO and CSHP)
- Student Member:
- Undergraduate: A student enrolled in a school, faculty or college of pharmacy in Canada that confers academic qualifications, the completion of which is a prerequisite for practice of pharmacy in a province or territory of Canada; or a student enrolled in an accredited community college pharmacy technician program
- Graduate: A student qualified to be an active member of CAPhO and is currently enrolled in graduate studies related to oncology pharmacy including: Oncology Pharmacy Residency, Pharm D program, or other post baccalaureate pharmacy training programs
- Honorary Life Member: This is an honor granted to individual oncology pharmacists to recognize outstanding, long-term (more than 20 years) career contributions related to the oncology pharmacy practice and CAPhO
Membership Fees
CAPhO’s membership fee is priced to encourage membership. The fee supports CAPhO’s volunteer-based Board of Directors to provide services and resources for members.
The annual membership rates are as follows (as of 2011):
- Pharmacy Technician & Pharmacy Assistant Membership:
- One-year membership: $50
- Three-year membership: $125
- Pharmacist Membership:
- One-year membership: $75
- Three-year membership: $175
(Regardless of the payment date, the fee remains the same and the membership is valid for that calendar year, except for the three-year membership which is for three calendar years.)
Volunteer for CAPhO
CAPhO is run by volunteers, people like you who are engaged in the field of oncology pharmacy. Our volunteers contribute their time and expertise for a lot of reasons, including access to a professional network, hands-on experience in leadership and management, and recognition that if everyone gives a little, a lot will happen. Consider becoming an Executive Committee Member, or joining one of our Committees or Task Forces. Contact CAPhO to find out more.