I highly recommend taking CPDM as it is an exceptional course with great instructors. It was a wonderful experience and I would suggest it to anyone looking for quality education.
Former Student
CPDM
Compensability is the cornerstone of every workers’ compensation claim. In this module, you’ll begin exploring the legal and factual criteria that determine whether an injury is covered under the California workers’ compensation system. This first part focuses on the foundational concepts of arising out of and in the course of employment (AOE/COE), and the burden of proof required to establish a valid claim.
Define and apply the concepts of AOE/COE in real-world claims
Understand how causation impacts compensability
Learn how to evaluate initial facts to determine eligibility
Explore common disputes related to claim validity
Gain insight into the burden of proof and legal presumptions
This course is ideal for claims professionals, TPAs, and legal support staff who are responsible for evaluating claim validity. It’s also beneficial for employers, brokers, and HR professionals who need to understand when an injury meets the basic legal criteria for compensability.
The Claims Practitioner in Workers’ Compensation (CPWC) program is powered by Sullivan on Comp (SOC) and SOC Essentials—the most trusted resources in California workers’ compensation.
These expert materials deliver:
In-depth legal analysis
Practical, real-world claims guidance
Current updates on laws, regulations, and case law
With SOC integrated into this course, you’ll gain the legal insight and practical tools needed to handle California workers’ compensation claims with skill and confidence.
This module lays the foundation for evaluating whether a claim is legally compensable:
Arising out of employment (AOE)
In the course of employment (COE)
Causation principles in workers’ compensation
Evaluating evidence for claim validity
Legal presumptions and burden of proof
This course is designed for professionals who are ready to build—or strengthen—a career in California workers’ compensation:
✔ Updated for 2024 with real-world claims examples
✔ Aligned with California DWC training needs
✔ Integrated with Sullivan on Comp for legal and practical clarity
✔ Flexible, on-demand format for working professionals
✔ Part of the full CPWC Certification path
Students who chose certifications got:
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I highly recommend taking CPDM as it is an exceptional course with great instructors. It was a wonderful experience and I would suggest it to anyone looking for quality education.
Former Student
CPDM
IEA helped launch my career in Workers’ Comp by facilitating my completion of necessary courses. I secured a job with the city of Los Angeles and am now thriving in my profession. Grateful for their support.
Former Student
WCCA
I greatly appreciated the teachers and how they have helped me grow. The process of taking their courses is simple and streamlined, which makes it much easier to complete them quickly.
Former Student
WCCA & WCCP
Real life and ambiguous examples and the time to work through them was a good way to practice the content/theory. Breakout groups were very helpful.
Bianca O
The presenter was great and the content was very relevant and interesting.
Unknown User
The information was well organized and easy to understand. The interactive learning activities along the way were a great way to keep the reader engaged and remember the material as the course progressed.
Bianca O
Instructor did a great job to keep students engaged while also making sure we learned and understood relevant topics to be prepared for a real Claims Examiner position.
Alex Fazeli
Claims Examiner / Work Comp, ICW Group
IEA’s CPWC certification has been a great training solution for our new hires. Meeting the required 120 hours of instruction and statutory topics in an On-demand turn-key program has made my job so much easier.
Dan Henley
Claims Training Supervisor, EMPLOYERS® Insurance
I liked and appreciated that it was a self-paced program, which allowed me to complete it according to my schedule. I received my CPWC through IEA in less than 6 months.
Rupee Atwal
Workers’ Compensation Manager, Pridestaff
The instructor was very educational, helpful, and present during the entirety of the course. The IEA portal and platform is very easy to navigate and use. The team is quick with emailing back. 10/10 experience.
George Y.
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