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Each course below is part of the CPDM certification pathway and designed to be taken in sequence for full designation.
But if you already have experience and want focused training in a specific area, you can enroll in any module individually.
Foundations of Integrated Disability and Absence Management
CPDM Part 1
Start your CPDM journey with the essentials. Gain foundational expertise in disability and leave management, including key compliance laws like FMLA and ADA. Learn how integrated programs reduce organizational risk, support employee well-being, and enhance productivity.
$549
Integrated Disability and Absence Concepts & Applied Knowledge
CPDM Part 2
Advance your impact with strategic application. Apply integrated disability and absence management (IDAM) strategies in real-world scenarios. Strengthen your ability to design programs, analyze outcomes, and use data-driven insights to boost employee well-being and business performance.
$549
Management of Integrated Disability and Absence Programs
CPDM Part 3
Master complex cases and compliance at scale. CPDM3 prepares you to lead advanced disability and leave programs, with a focus on complex case management, mental health, accommodations, and legal risk. Build confidence in navigating high-stakes scenarios while supporting both business goals and employee needs.
$549
24 Modules of Claims Practitioner in Workers' Compensation (CPWC)
Learn workers’ compensation claims from the ground up or sharpen your existing expertise.
These modules are part of the full CPWC certification and are designed to be taken in sequence
— but you can enroll in any module individually to focus on the topics that matter most to your role.
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 Workers' Comp 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)
Build legal expertise in California workers’ compensation.
These modules are part of the WCLP certification and can be taken in sequence or individually to deepen your understanding of statutes, case law, and litigation strategy in California’s workers’ comp system.
Injuries and Presumptions
WCLP01
Understand how California law defines work injuries, from specific and cumulative trauma to occupational disease. Learn key legal presumptions, including those for public safety workers and COVID-19 cases, and how they shape compensability.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 3.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Affirmative Defenses to Injury including Psyche
WCLP02
Explore the defenses employers can raise against claims, such as intoxication, criminal activity, and post-termination injuries. Dive into psychiatric injury standards, including the six-month rule and personnel action defense.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 4.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
AOE/COE Legal Doctrines
WCLP03
Delve into the doctrines that determine whether an injury arises out of and occurs in the course of employment (AOE/COE). Includes nuanced topics like the going and coming rule, special missions, and the bunkhouse rule.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 4.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Medical Care: Scope of Care
WCLP04
Get clarity on what medical care must be provided under workers’ comp law. Covers authorized providers, reasonable expenses, limitations on therapy, and the proactive duty to treat injured workers.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 4.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Temporary Disability
WCLP05
Learn how to calculate temporary disability payments, determine average weekly earnings, and apply legal time limits. Includes how to handle overpayments, nonindustrial conditions, and special employment statuses.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 5.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Permanent Disability Schedule and Payments
WCLP06
Master the fundamentals of permanent disability, including how ratings are determined and when different schedules apply. Covers rebutting the schedule using Guzman and Ogilvie strategies.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 3.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Apportionment
WCLP07
Understand how to separate liability between industrial and nonindustrial causes of disability. Learn how Labor Code 4663 and 4664 apply, and how to navigate cases affected by Brodie and Benson decisions.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 3.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Permanent Disability Payment and Voucher
WCLP08
Dive into payment procedures for permanent disability, including benefit rates and timelines. Learn about the Supplemental Job Displacement Benefit (SJDB), SIBTF, and return-to-work incentives.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 3 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Death Benefits
WCLP09
Explore who qualifies for death benefits, how dependency is determined, and what happens when no dependents exist. Includes burial expenses, accrued compensation, and death benefit settlements.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 3.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Utilization Review and Independent Medical Review
WCLP10
Learn the rules and procedures for utilization review (UR) and independent medical review (IMR), including timelines, scope, and appeal rights. Understand how these tools shape access to treatment.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 4.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Medical Control and MPNs
WCLP11
Understand how medical control works in workers' comp, including predesignation and disputes within Medical Provider Networks (MPNs). Learn what to do when care is refused or contested.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 4.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Payment of Medical Bills
WCLP12
Break down the process for reviewing, disputing, and paying medical and medical-legal bills. Covers Independent Bill Review (IBR), the Official Medical Fee Schedule, and related compliance issues.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 5.0 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Discovery
WCLP13
Get practical tools for navigating discovery, from subpoenas and depositions to witness statements and medical report service. Includes privacy rules and the employer’s right to investigate.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 5.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
The Medical-Legal Process
WCLP14
Master the medical-legal evaluation process with QMEs and AMEs — from appointments and communication rules to reporting timelines. Includes differences for represented vs. unrepresented workers.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 6.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Application and Filing and Service of Documents
WCLP15
Learn how to file and respond to applications, serve documents, and initiate proceedings with the WCAB. Covers venue, petitions, and the Declaration of Readiness to Proceed.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 4.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Conferences
WCLP16
Understand the structure and function of various workers' comp conferences, including status, lien, and expedited hearings. Learn how issues are raised and resolved at MSCs and walk-throughs.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 5.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Trials
WCLP17
Dive into trial preparation and execution, including evidence rules, consolidation, and judge reassignment. Learn what’s admissible, how to present medical evidence, and burden of proof standards.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 6.0 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Settlement and Awards
WCLP18
Explore the different types of settlements — Stipulations and C&Rs — and understand their legal impact. Includes trial awards, commutations, interest, and how to correct or enforce an award.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 6.0 hours self-study MCLE
$99
History of the WCAB Jurisdiction and Subrogation
WCLP19
Gain insight into the Appeals Board, its authority, and jurisdiction over out-of-state injuries. Understand civil remedies, third-party claims, and how subrogation works in practice.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 6.0 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employment
WCLP20
Understand the structure of workers’ comp insurance, including self-insurance, CIGA, and UEBTF. Also learn how employment status is defined — from included/excluded workers to contractors and multiple employers.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 8.0 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Statutes of Limitations
WCLP21
Get a handle on all the timelines that matter — from injury notice to filing deadlines. Learn about estoppel, laches, reopenings, and how statutes apply to death benefits and liens.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 6.0 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Discrimination and Serious and Willful Claims
WCLP22
Learn how discrimination claims under LC 132a are evaluated, defended, and penalized. Understand serious and willful misconduct from both employer and employee perspectives.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 3.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Penalties and Sanctions
WCLP23
Explore penalties under LC 4650, 5813, and 5814 — including delay penalties, sanctions for bad faith, and how multiple violations are handled. Learn key defenses like genuine doubt.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 4.0 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Legal Representation Arbitration and ADR
WCLP24
Navigate the roles of attorneys, non-attorney reps, and judges in comp cases. Includes arbitration options, carve-outs, and special rules for unrepresented employees.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 6.0 hours self-study MCLE
$99
Liens, Attorneys Fees, and Costs
WCLP25
Break down lien procedures, attorney fee structures, and allowable litigation costs. Learn what can be claimed, how fees are split, and how interpreters and petitions for costs are handled.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 3.5 hours self-study MCLE
$99
The Appeals Process
WCLP26
Understand how to appeal WCAB decisions through reconsideration, removal, and higher court review. Covers timelines, pleadings, standards, and the full appellate process through the CA Supreme Court.
- 1 hour participatory MCLE
- 4.0 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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