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CPDM
CPWC 14
DWC Organization & Claim Audits
Dive into the intricacies of the Division of Industrial Relations and Division of Workers’ Compensation. You’ll explore the various divisions within the DIR, with a specific focus on the DWC and its constituent units, including information and assistance officers, the Disability Evaluation Unit, the Medical Unit, and Audit Unit. By examining the roles and responsibilities of each unit, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how they interact with and oversee the daily claims process. This valuable knowledge will equip you with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of the workers’ compensation system with confidence and ease
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
Sullivan on Comp
The Claims Practitioner in Workers’ Compensation (CPWC) program integrates Sullivan on Comp (SOC) and SOC Essentials—the most trusted and comprehensive resources in California workers’ compensation. These expert materials provide in-depth legal analysis, practical guidance, and up-to-date insights, ensuring you have the knowledge needed to excel in claims handling.
Lecture Topics Covered
- California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
- Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC)
- Audits
Who Should Attend
- Prospective Claims Adjusters
- 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
CPWC 14
DWC Organization & Claim Audits
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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