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Disability and Absence Management
Foundations of Integrated Disability and Absence Management
CPDM Part 1
Build your expertise from the ground up with CPDM1. Gain essential knowledge of compliance laws like FMLA and ADA, and explore how integrated disability and absence programs reduce risk and boost productivity. Start your CPDM journey here.
Core Concepts, Strategic Program Application and Analytics
CPDM Part 2
Take your skills further with CPDM2. Apply integrated disability and absence management concepts through real-world scenarios, strategy design, and data analytics to optimize employee outcomes and drive organizational success.
Advanced Compliance and Leadership in Disability and Absence Management
CPDM Part 3
Master the complexities of workplace leave and accommodations with CPDM3. Learn to lead IDAM programs, manage stakeholder risk, and deliver compliant, compassionate solutions for mental health, catastrophic claims, and more.
24 Modules of Claims Practitioner in Workers' Compensation (CPWC)
WC Origins & Overview
CPWC01
Explore the historical foundations and evolution of California’s workers’ compensation system. Understand the purpose, key principles, and legal framework that shape claims handling today.
$119
Coverage & Claims Admin Options
CPWC02
Learn the fundamentals of workers' compensation coverage, financing, and policy structures. Discover how claims are administered, including employer responsibilities and third-party administrators.
$119
Claim Initiation & Set Up
CPWC03
Master the first steps of a workers’ compensation claim. Gain hands-on knowledge in gathering critical documentation, establishing compensability, and setting up claims for success.
$119
WC Injuries & Exclusive Remedy
CPWC04
Delve into the legal doctrine of exclusive remedy and its exceptions. Explore different types of workplace injuries and alternative liability theories that may impact claims.
$119
Claim Compensability Part 1
CPWC05
Understand the key elements that determine if an injury is compensable under California law. Learn about AOE/COE (Arising Out of and In the Course of Employment) and legal causation.
$119
Claim Compensability Part 2
CPWC06
Explore statutory defenses and exceptions to compensability. Analyze legal exclusions such as intoxication, self-inflicted injuries, horseplay, and post-termination claims.
$119
Overview of WC Benefits
CPWC07
Get a complete breakdown of the benefits available to injured workers, including medical treatment, temporary and permanent disability, death benefits, and supplemental job displacement.
$119
Medical Terminology & Examinations
CPWC08
Navigate complex medical terminology used in workers' compensation. Learn about common diagnostic procedures, impairment assessments, and how medical evidence influences claims.
$119
Medical Treatment Issues & UR
CPWC09
Understand the processes for authorizing and disputing medical treatment. Learn about the Medical Treatment Utilization Schedule (MTUS), utilization review (UR), and independent medical review (IMR).
$119
Medical Disputes & Process
CPWC10
Explore the role of Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs) and Agreed Medical Evaluators (AMEs). Gain expertise in resolving medical-legal disputes through proper reporting and procedural compliance.
$119
Fee Schedules & Billing Codes
CPWC11
Master California’s workers’ compensation fee schedules, medical billing codes, and reimbursement guidelines. Learn how to analyze bills and avoid overpayment pitfalls.
$119
Defense & Resolution of Liens
CPWC12
Gain practical skills in managing liens, including medical provider liens, interpreter fees, and copy service disputes. Learn negotiation strategies to minimize claim costs.
$119
Ethics and Claims Administration Issues
CPWC13
Understand ethical obligations in claims handling. Learn about conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and best practices for maintaining integrity in workers' compensation administration.
$119
DWC Organization & Claim Audits
CPWC14
Prepare for claim audits by mastering the regulatory framework enforced by the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC). Learn how to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
$119
Workers' Compensation Fraud
CPWC15
Detect and prevent fraud at every level of a workers’ compensation claim. Learn investigative techniques for employer, employee, and provider fraud cases.
$119
WCAB Jurisdiction & Authority
CPWC16
Understand the role and jurisdiction of the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). Learn about the dispute resolution process, trial procedures, and appeals.
$119
Earning Capacity
CPWC17
Calculate workers’ compensation benefits accurately by mastering average weekly wage (AWW) and earning capacity formulas. Understand wage-loss replacement and statutory adjustments.
$119
Temporary Disability
CPWC18
Learn the rules governing temporary disability (TD) benefits. Understand payment structures, duration limits, wage replacement calculations, and exceptions.
$119
Permanent Disability
CPWC19
Master the process of evaluating and awarding permanent disability (PD) benefits. Learn about impairment ratings, physician assessments, and determining disability percentages.
$119
PD Apportionment
CPWC20
Understand how PD ratings are calculated using the AMA Guides and California’s Permanent Disability Rating Schedule (PDRS). Explore apportionment and its impact on benefits.
$119
Return to Work
CPWC21
Explore strategies for returning injured workers to modified or alternative positions. Understand the Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit (SJDB) and the Return-to-Work Fund.
$119
Death and Dependency Benefits
CPWC22
Learn the criteria for awarding death benefits to dependents of deceased employees. Understand eligibility, benefit calculations, and the legal process for resolving disputes.
$119
Discovery & Claim Evaluation
CPWC23
Master discovery procedures in workers’ compensation claims. Learn about depositions, subpoenas, witness testimony, and evidence collection for claim resolution.
$119
Claim Resolution Subrogation/Contribution
CPWC24
Explore settlement strategies, subrogation rights, and contribution claims. Learn how to close claims efficiently while maximizing cost recovery for employers and insurers.
$119
Did you know?
Most workers’ compensation professionals in California received their certification through IEA
Why Workers’ compensation is right for you
Workers’ compensation offers a dynamic and fulfilling career path for insurance adjusters. As a workers’ comp adjuster, you’ll handle diverse cases, develop specialized expertise, and make a tangible impact on injured workers’ lives. The field boasts a strong job market and ample opportunities for career advancement.
26 Modules of Workers' Compensation for Legal Professionals (WCLP)
Affirmative Defenses to Injury including Psyche
WCLP02
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 4.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Medical Care: Scope of Care
WCLP04
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 4.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Permanent Disability Schedule and Payments
WCLP06
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 3.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Permanent Disability Payment and Voucher
WCLP08
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 3 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Utilization Review and Independent Medical Review
WCLP10
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 4.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Application and Filing and Service of Documents
WCLP15
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 4.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
History of the WCAB Jurisdiction and Subrogation
WCLP19
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 6.0 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employment
WCLP20
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 8.0 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Discrimination and Serious and Willful Claims
WCLP22
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 3.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Legal Representation Arbitration and ADR
WCLP24
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 6.0 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Liens, Attorneys Fees, and Costs
WCLP25
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 3.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Why Absence and disability management is right for you
Absence and disability management offers a challenging and rewarding career path for insurance adjusters. This specialized field requires a deep understanding of complex medical conditions, employment laws, and human resources practices. As an absence and disability manager, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting both employees and employers during difficult times, while also protecting the interests of the insurance company.
The course curriculum is outstanding! Not often do you find a group of like-minded professionals, learning and openly sharing their IDAM experiences.
Taryn J.
Taryn M Consultancy
Taryn M Consultancy
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