Certified Workers' Compensation Professional Programs - CWCP
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Contact UsWorkers' compensation professionals need specialized knowledge and skills. Until we started this program, no one had tried to organize the knowledge and skills one should possess to be effective in this area.
The Certified Workers' Compensation Professional national program covers all the important elements of workers' compensation and includes an evaluation procedure to certify its successful completion.
Since 1999, over 2,500 workers' compensation professionals have spent a week:
- Learning about principles of disability law
- Understanding issues relations to claims management
- Discussing safety, disability prevention and management
- Hearing from experts about best practices
- Sharing stories with colleagues
- Reviewing comprehensive manuals
Moreover, after successfully completing the course examination, they have then bee recognized as CWCPs, Certified Workers' Compensation Professionals.
Upcoming Dates
Links will direct you to the hotel where programs are held. For overnight accommodations, call the hotel listed for your seminar. Be sure to refer to the Michigan State University Block.
| Date | Location |
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| April 19-23, 2010 | East Lansing Marriott at University Place |
| September 20-24, 2010 | East Lansing Marriott at University Place |
Who Should Attend
Professionals from all parts of the workers' compensation field including claims handlers, attorneys, physicians, rehabilitation counselors, nurses, therapists, agents, and union representatives will find this program helpful.
It is recommended for people employed by individual employers both insured and self-insured, insurance companies, third-party administrators, agents, brokers and state agencies.
Attendees should have experience in some area of workers' compensation and be familiar with workers' compensation law in at least on jurisdiction.
The Learning Environment
Attendance at each seminar will be limited to about 30. The relaxed class atmosphere stimulates participants to learn from each other as well as from the instructor. At times, attendees will break into small groups to work on problems or exercises and to discuss issues. Courses are designed to allow individuals to raise questions and get answers.
Examinations
Attendees take examinations to evaluate their knowledge and proficiency. The take-home exams are available online and due two weeks after the class. Applicants will also be evaluated on their participation in certain activities during the seminar.
Certification is only given to those who attend the entire program and pass all examinations. They will be notified four to six weeks after the seminar by letter and will receive a certificate.
The CWCP Designation
Those who complete the course take part in discussions and exercises, and pass a series of examinations are recognized by Michigan State University as Certified Workers' Compensation Professionals. They are entitled to use the designation CWCP after their name.
Seminar Agenda
Seminar Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Note: The days on which the seminar topics are taught may vary.
Registration Information
There are several ways to enroll in our courses:
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Complete the registration form and follow the instructions for submitting it to us. |
By Mail or Fax: Complete the online registration form, print that page, and send it by fax to 517-432-0138 or by mail to: HR Executive Education School of Labor and Industrial Relations Michigan State University 423 S. Kedzie Hall East Lansing, MI 48824-1032 |
By Phone: We would be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding this training program and take your registration over the phone. Call us at 517-432-2209. |
SEMINAR FEE: $2,495
The seminar fee includes:
- Continental breakfast and networking lunch each day
- Certificate for completion of week-long program
- Course materials to take back to your workplace
- Inclusion on our mailing list. If you can't attend and want to be on this list, please email the request to wcc@lir.msu.edu.
Cancellation Policy
- 14 days or more prior to seminar: full refund
- Less than 14 days: $350 Cancellation fee
- Failure to attend without canceling: no refund
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 HR Executive Education 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.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
Overnight accommodations are not included in the seminar fee. For reservations, call the hotel listed for your seminar. Be sure to refer to the Michigan State University Block.
FEDERAL ID:
- MSU's Federal ID Number is 38-6005984
- Payment does not have to accompany registration but is due by the seminar date.
- Registrants will receive a combined confirmation letter and invoice.
- Business casual attire.
- Please, no audio or video recording.
Recertification
Initial certification is valid for a two-year-period. Continuing certification after that requires evidence of continuing education in Workers' Compensation or a related field.
REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
If you have questions that are not answered here, please call us at 517-432-2209 or e-mail wcc@lir.msu.edu.
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403 South Kedzie Hall • East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone 517-355-1801 • Fax 517-355-7656
Maintained by: webmaster@lir.msu.edu