CVAA provides education, certification, and resources that empower clinicians to deliver the highest standards in care. Our work is grounded in research, informed by global best practices, and peer-reviewed by experts in the field. Across Canada we connect clinicians with their peers, and collaborate with industry partners, educators, and healthcare leaders to ensure high-quality, safe care, and the best possible outcomes and experience for patients.  

REGULAR: Any healthcare professional or related industry member who is engaged in vascular access and/or infusion therapy.
STUDENT: Any individual enrolled in full-time healthcare studies. Must provide proof of full-time enrollment in an accredited education institution.
RETIRED: Any individual 55 years or older and retired from vascular access and/or infusion therapy employment.

BULK: Email Melissa Stark at cvaa@cvaa.info for discounted rates for 5 or more new members.

Membership Type	Cost (2026)
New Regular Member	$120 + tax
New Student Member	$60 + tax
New Retired Member	$90 + tax

If you are joining CVAA for the first time, please use the link below.
Active Members are required to log in (top right corner) and use the Existing Members renewal link below.

NEW MEMBERS REGISTER HERE

If you wish to register through post mail with a cheque, please email cvaa@cvaa.info for instructions.

Existing CVAA members will be asked to log in using your username and password (top right corner). If you do not remember your password, enter your email address in the next screen and it will be resent to you when you click on the "Password Reminder" button.

EXISTING MEMBERS RENEW HERE

If you wish to register through post mail with a cheque, please email cvaa@cvaa.info for instructions.

Instructions to renew:

1. Click on 'Login' in the top right-hand corner.

2. Enter your username and password. Email cvaa@cvaa.info if you have forgotten or need to reset your password.

3. Once you are logged in successfully, your name will be at the top right corner.

4. Then go to the Membership>Individual>Existing Members Renew Here.

5. This will bring you to the Renewing Members Form and your information should be in most of the boxes.

6. Update/fill out the form.

7. Select which option to renew then click 'Update Registration and Proceed to Payment '.

Give a Referral, Get a Reward!

Participat in our Member Referral Program! When you encourage your colleagues to join CVAA, we want to thank you! For every NEW MEMBER who submits your name as their referral when joining, you will receive a 15% discount on your next year's membership (to a maximum of 60%). Additionally, the NEW MEMBER you refer, gets a discount code towards a purchase of the CVAA Guidelines.

WIN-WIN!

Membership with CVAA provides the following benefits:

1. Access to Members’ Area section on the CVAA website which gives you:

   • Back issues and articles of the CVAA Vascular Access journal and CVAA Link e-newsletter

   • Board Meeting and AGM minutes

   • Past archived education webinars

   • Guideline Implementation Toolkit

   • Infusion Clinic Resources Toolkit

   • Award information

   • Membership survey details

   • Chapter event information

   • CVAA Points Program 

   • Industry Education Portal - all resources in one spot!

   • Strategic Plan and financial details

2. A FREE subscription to the CVAA Vascular Access journal published 3 times per year 

3. Discounted fee for the CVAA Guidelines and the Implementation Toolkit 

4. A FREE PDF copy of the revised Occlusion Management Guidelines 

5. Reduced fees at the annual conference (2027: April 7 - 9, 2027 Calgary, AB) more information here

6. Notice of chapter events and attendance discounts

7. Continuing education programs and webinars

8. Ability to participate in the Members Q&A on Sosido Forum

9. Opportunity to compete and qualify for special awards including:

   • Highest Exam Mark

   • Certification Champion

   • Publications Award

   • Conference bursaries, when available

   • And many more….

10. Become CVAA/ACAV(c) certified! Obtaining CVAA certification indicates a higher degree of knowledge and skill in IV therapy. Members who are CVAA(c) certified have advanced core knowledge and traditionally are recognized by employers for their expertise. For more information on writing the CVAA(c) exam, please contact us at cvaa@cvaa.info or check it out here.

11. An opportunity to liaise with other members in the healthcare field, support and promote excellence in vascular access care for Canadians - be a leader in vascular access and infusion therapy!

12. CVAA pin

CVAA membership is open to any healthcare professional or related industry member who is engaged in infusion therapy and/or vascular access. We are a national non-profit association with representation across Canada.

Memberships are non-refundable. If there is a special circumstance, please email Melissa Stark at cvaa@cvaa.info.