HUMAN RESOURCES
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
2015 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
As a workers’ compensation professional, you need specialized knowledge and skills in many diverse areas, including law, claims handling, disability management, safety, and medicine. The Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional (CWCP) is the premier national program that organizes the knowledge and skills you need into a single, comprehensive program.
Whether you are a claims handler, attorney, physician, rehabilitation counselor, nurse, therapist, agent, or union representative, you will learn actionable skills that you can put into practice immediately.
CERTIFIED WORKERS’
COMPENSATION PROFESSIONAL
San Diego, CA | August 17-21, 2015 East Lansing, MI | November 9-13, 2015 Orlando, FL | March 7-11, 2016
East Lansing, MI | May 9-13, 2016
UPCOMING DATES
Save the Date for 2016!
Orlando, FL March 7-11 East Lansing, MI May 9-13 San Diego, CA Aug. 15-19 Chicago, IL Nov. 7-11
REGISTER NOW – LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!
Register at HRLR.MSU.EDU/HREXECED or call (517) 355-9592.
The HR Executive Education unit is the only university-based center servicing all workers’ compensation professionals. We are also the preferred provider of professional education in the areas of human resources and labor relations. All of our programs can be customized for individual organizations and associations.
CERTIFIED WORKERS’
COMPENSATION PROFESSIONAL
BENEFITS
The program uses an innovative, hands on, and practical approach that prepares you to develop and implement the comprehensive set of skills, team approach, and fundamental processes required to effectively manage and reduce workers’ compensation costs. You will receive:
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A thorough overview of the principles of workers’ compensation law, the exclusivity of the workers’ compensation remedy, and the four basic legal systems in which claims are handled throughout the United States.•
Guidance on how to minimize the costs and maximize the benefits ofvocational rehabilitation, medical care, and return-to-work programs.
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A solution-based overview of the medical issues that pervade the workers’compensation arena.
SAMPLE AGENDA:
Module One: Principles of Disability Law
Basic principles of state workers’ compensation laws.
Module Two: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Other Disability Laws Federal employment legislation that affects workers’ compensation policies and practices. Module Three: Claims Management
Steps for managing a claim from beginning to end; the procedures for handling routine claims; and problem issues including litigation, settlements, and attorneys. Useful handouts provided for workplace use, including checklists and forms.
Module Four: Insurance & Self-Insurance
Insurance and self-insurance, the various alternatives, and their advantages and disadvantages. Module Five: Safety, Disability Prevention & Management Issues
Latest strategies for preventing injuries. Disability prevention now involves the entire structure of a business: wellness, employee selection practices, fraud prevention, and most important of all, management commitment. Early return-to-work is one of the most successful strategies employers can use in dealing with workers’ compensation.
Module Six: Medical Issues
WHY CERTIFY?
Earning your professional certification from MSU’s School of Human Resources & Labor Relations, one of the best and most respected in the country, demonstrates mastery of content and commitment to the field of human resources management.
Stay up to date in this ever-changing field through biannual recertification. MSU’s recertification program provides recognition and validation for lifelong learning and professional development.
Mastery of course content will be evaluated via an online examination. Participants will also be evaluated on their participation in various activities during the workshop. Certification is achieved by participating in the entire workshop and passing the certification examination.
THE CWCP DESIGNATION:
When you successfully complete the course, take part in discussions and exercises, and pass the comprehensive examination, you will be recognized by Michigan State University as a Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional. You are then entitled to use the designation CWCP.
REGISTRATION:
Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional (CWCP) registration fee: $2,600
Registration fees include certificate for successful completion, extensive course reference materials to use at your workplace, and inclusion on our mailing list. If you can’t attend and want to be on this list, please email the request to [email protected]
Continental breakfast and networking lunch are included each day.
Registration & continental breakfast: 8:00 - 8:30am Program time (Mon.-Thur.): 8:30am - 4:30pm Program time (Fri.): 8:30am - 1:00pm Networking & lunch: 12:00 - 1:00pm
Aug. 17-21, 2015 | San Diego Marriott Mission Valley | San Diego, California Nov. 9-13, 2015 | East Lansing Marriott at University Place | East Lansing, MI March 7-11, 2016 | Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista | Orlando, FL
This two-day workers’ compensation training program is an excellent opportunity to expand your skill set. Specific topics reflecting the most recent developments will be selected prior to the program. Please visit our website if you would like to suggest a topic for inclusion.
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Ensure your organization’s Workers’ Compensation system is benefiting from best practices and is in compliance with recent regulatory changes.•
Reconnect with your fellow CWCPs, expand and strengthen yourprofessional network, and share ideas and experiences.
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Review the past year’s regulatory developments that have affected Workers’ Compensation.•
Engage our panel of experts during a Q&A session.•
Experience a mock trial, watching defense and plaintiff attorneys present their cases before a Workers Compensation magistrate.Note: This program is open only to Certified Workers’ Compensation Professionals.
REGISTRATION:
Follow-up Program for CWCP registration fee: $895
Registration fees include all course materials. Travel and hotel expenses are not included. Space is limited, so we advise registering as soon as possible to secure your participation.
Continental breakfast and networking lunch are included each day.
Registration & continental breakfast: 8:00 - 8:30am Program time (Day 1): 8:30am - 4:30pm
Program time (Day 2): 8:30am - 3:30pm Evening reception (Day 2): 4:30-6:00pm
FOLLOW-UP PROGRAM FOR CERTIFIED
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
PROFESSIONALS (CWCP)
East Lansing, MI | May 12-13, 2016
UPCOMING DATES
This full-day intensive program will focus on practical implications of the most recent substantive and procedural changes to Michigan workers’ compensation law and practice. We will survey and analyze all of the recent judicial decisions and statutory amendments that impact claims.
Planned topics include:
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Contraction and narrowing of the definitions of “personal injury” and “disability.”•
Concepts of “residual wage earning capacity” and “reasonably available”alternative employment.
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Modifications to the legal concept of “favored work” and the consequences of an employee’s actions or inaction.•
Impact of new statutory factors on what constitutes “employment.”•
Changes to jurisdictional and “coordination” provisions of the Michigan Act.•
Avoidance of the most common errors.•
How to best posture a claim for settlement negotiations, trial, and appeal. We will use an interactive, example-based approach, engaging in discussion about actual cases, analysis of legal and factual issues in light of these recent changes, and exercise-based problem solving from the perspectives of both the employer and the employee. This program is perfect for claims adjusters, claims supervisors, claims managers, attorneys, underwriters, insurance agents, employers, and anyone else who encounters Michigan workers’ compensation claims.East Lansing, MI | Nov. 13, 2015
UPCOMING DATES
RECENT CHANGES IN MICHIGAN
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
RECENT CHANGES IN MICHIGAN
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
REGISTRATION:
Recent Changes in Michigan Workers’ Compensation registration fee: $795Registration fees include all course materials. Travel and hotel expenses are not included. Space is limited, so we advise registering as soon as possible to secure your participation.
Continental breakfast and networking lunch are included.
Registration & continental breakfast: 8:00 - 8:30am Program time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Networking & lunch: 12:00 - 1:00pm
Nov. 13, 2015 | East Lansing Marriott at University Place | East Lansing, MI
CANCELLATION POLICY:
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Cancellation four weeks prior to program start: 10% cancellation fee; remainder of program fee refunded. Cancellation less than four weeks but at least two weeks prior to program start: 50% cancellation fee. Cancellation less than two weeks prior to program start: no refund.•
These cancellation fees apply even if the participant wishes to reschedule to a later date for the same program or a different program. Participants may send a substitute from the same organization for the same program and date with prior written notice and avoid the cancellation fee.•
MSU reserves the right to cancel programs when enrollment criteria are not met or for conditions beyond its control. Any additional costs incurred by the enrollee of cancelled programs are the responsibility of the enrollee.SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Accommodations for people with disabilities or special dietary needs may be requested by calling Carrie Mejorado at (517) 355-9592. We will do all we can to accommodate you. It would be especially helpful if you would contact us at least three weeks before the program.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
MSU’s Federal ID Number is 38-6005984. Business casual attire. Please, no audio or video recording.
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