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CPWC 3
Claim Initiation & Set Up
This class provides an analysis of initial claim documents to determine potential compensability under workers’ compensation laws. CPWC3 provides essential skills for conducting thorough investigations and is a pre-requisite to CPWC4 and CPWC5.
Most opted class for aspiring adjusters
Crafted and presented by industry experts
Courses that work with your schedule
Meet your instructor
Joanne Thomas
Managing Shareholder Inland Empire and San Diego, SRTK
Tools and Materials
This class requires you to purchase additional tools and materials
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Sullivan on Comp
The most comprehensive treatise in California Workers’ Compensation. Required for all tracks: Indemnity, Medical Only, and Medical Bill Review.
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Additional Free Online Course Materials
Lecture Topics Covered
- Pre-injury notices
- Pre-designation notices
- Claim set-up
- Claim investigation
- Fraud
Who Should Attend
- Indemnity Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjusters
- Medical Bill Review Adjusters
- Medical Only Claims Adjusters
- TPA / Self-Insured Claims Personnel
- Safety and Risk Management Professionals
- Agent/Broker Workers’ Compensation Claims Staff
02
The Claims Process
This section outlines the step-by-step process of a workers’ compensation claim, from the initial report of injury to claim closure. It covers key stages such as claim reporting, medical treatment authorization, wage loss benefits, and dispute resolution.
03
Workers' Compensation Benefits
Students will learn about the different types of benefits available to injured workers under workers’ compensation. This includes medical treatment, temporary disability payments, permanent disability benefits, vocational rehabilitation, and death benefits.
04
Investigating and Documenting Claims
This topic focuses on the essential skills of a claims adjuster, including conducting thorough investigations, gathering evidence, and maintaining accurate and complete claim documentation. It covers techniques for interviewing injured workers, employers, and witnesses, as well as the importance of proper record-keeping.
CPWC 3
Claim Initiation & Set Up
- 5 Hours
- CE Approved
- WC Adjuster | CPWC
On-Demand
Payment plans available.
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What our students have to say
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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