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Workers' Compensation Workshop

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The Workers' Compensation Workshop gives CWCPs an opportunity to meet half of their continuing education requirements (14 credits) in a way that is fun and practical.

It emphasizes mutual problem-solving by the attendees and is unique in several ways:

It is only open to CWCPs.
As part of the registration process, you will be required to submit a topic for discussion.
We will spend most of our time discussing these topics.
In addition, send in at least one web-based resource that provides assistance to you professionally, such as a site that provides safety resources, updates on management issues or tools for claims or medical management.

You frequently tell us that the greatest strength of our programs is the networking and the interaction. This workshop harnesses that strength. It creates a forum where we can share our knowledge and experience to deal with troublesome issues in worker's compensation.

Upcoming Dates

The next offering of this program has not yet been determined. We are in the process of scheduling for 2010. Check back for updates. If you would like to be notified when we have scheduled this program, please e-mail us at cwcp@lir.msu.edu.

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Topics

Attendees at these programs are expected to share an issue or problem you face in dealing with workers' compensation that the instructor or your colleagues could help you with during this workshop and/or tell us one successful idea you have used which you would be willing to share with your colleagues. After you register, please email your topic and web-based resource to cwcp@lir.msu.edu.

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FAQ's

Who will be the instructor at the Workshops in 2008?
Ann Clayton is scheduled to be the discussion leader in Lake Buena Vista, Florida and in Lansing, Michigan.

Will there be any presentations by an instructor?
the instructor may make one or two presentations but his or her main role will be to lead the discussions based on the topics you have submitted.

Will this be a small seminar like the Certification Program or a larger conference like the Follow-Up Program?
We will limit attendance to about 30 people.

Can I come without submitting a discussion topic?
No.

What do you mean by a "discussion topic"?
We mean something the group can talk about for 30 minutes to one hour. We would suggest the following:

We expect that most people will submit a question or problem they have encountered in real life and ask the group to discuss how to handle it.
If you have a new plan or program you are developing and would like feedback, that would be an especially good topic.
If you have something that has worked out very well and you want to tell us about it, that is a possibility; but it should be something especially interesting that will be helpful to others.
In our Certification Program we use a number of group exercises. We are always looking for new ideas. If you develop an exercise that would be useful, send it as your topic ad we will review it.

Can I submit as a topic a single claim that I am having trouble dealing with?
You can, but it may not be the best approach. If it raises multiple issues that other people may encounter, then it is more likely to be interesting.

How detailed does the description of my topic have to be?
Please send us all the information that we would need to distribute to the attendees for the discussion.

Can I be sure my topic will be discussed?
In the past we have gotten to all the questions that were submitted. Sometimes we combine several similar questions into a single discussion.

How does this differ from the Follow-Up Program you offer for CWCPs in East Lansing each spring?
This Workshop will be limited to 30 people; The Follow-Up is usually a larger group. At the Follow-Up, we discuss problems that people submit, but there are also many presentations by instructors. Here the emphasis will be on discussions of problems submitted by you. The Follow-Up Program will be held in Lansing on May 7 & 8, 2009.

Can I attend both this workshop and the Follow-Up Program?
Yes, but there may be some overlap. If we have new presentations on current topics, we may offer them at both programs. We may "steal"some discussion topics from the Workshop and use them at the Follow-Up Program.

What past attendees have said:

"I attend and present at a number of industry-related conferences and none of them have been as valuable as the two days I have spent at the workshop."

"Keep doing whatever you are doing. I have been coming to the workshop every year and it has been great."

"I love this class. I'm proud to be a CWCP."

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Registration Information

There are several ways to enroll in our courses:

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: $785

It includes materials, continental breakfast, and networking lunch.
Payment need not accompany registration but is due by the seminar date.
Government purchase orders will be accepted in lieu of advance payment. MSU's Federal ID # is 38-6005984.
Dress is business casual.
Please, no audio or video recording.

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RECERTIFICATION CREDITS

Attendees of the Workers' Compensation Workshop will receive 14 credit hours toward recertification. Attendees of the Follow-Up Program will also receive 14 credit hours.

Learn more about recertification, forms, and how to apply.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

14 days or more prior to seminar: full refund
Less than 14 days: $155
Failure to attend without canceling: no refund

MSU reserves the right to cancel programs when enrollment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond its control intervene. Seminar fees are refunded but additional costs incurred are the responsibility of registrants.

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SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations for people with disabilities or special dietary needs may be requested by calling HR Executive Education at 517-432-2209. 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.

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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.

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