WSIA’s Industrial Insurance University
Washington Workers’ Compensation Professional
SELF-STUDY DESIGNATION PROGRAM
WWCP MEDICAL INFORMATION
2012 Schedule
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Quality Educational Programs that Foster Professionalism
At the request of our members, and to meet the needs of those looking for flexibility in scheduling and cost savings in these difficult economic times, WSIA’s Industrial Insurance University has taken our WWCP Designation Program on-line! Medical Information is now available in the self-study format!
All three courses, Statutory Requirements, Medical Information, and Claims Management will soon be available in an on-line self-study format. Registrants will have access to all the materials provided in the live classes, including the recorded videos of speaker presentations. Registration will be offered on the same quarterly (except summer quarter) basis as the live class. A proctored final exam will be scheduled at a location near each registrant approximately three months following registration.
Currently, Statutory Requirements and Medical Information are the only courses available on-line, with the remaining course to be added next quarter.
Just as with the live WWCP Program, successful completion of all three Self-Study courses earns the registrant the WWCP Designation and Designees will then need to maintain their Designation by completing the required continuing education credits.
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AGENDA for WWCP MEDICAL INFORMATION
Chapter #1 - ANATOMY/PHYSIOLOGY/MEDICAL SPECIALTIES
You will become familiar with basic anatomy and physiology, as well as educated about the various medical specialties.
Chapter #2 - RADIOLOGY
You will be introduced to the concepts and tests involved in the field of radiology.
Chapter #3 - REHABILITATION
You will be exposed to the evaluation of medical information related to rehabilitation treatments and techniques.
Chapter #4 - CERVICAL/THORACIC INJURIES
You will learn basic medical terminology, become familiarized with common diagnoses, and review treatment options relating to cervical and thoracic injuries.
Chapter #5 - LOW BACK
You will be introduced to basic medical terminology, become familiarized with common diagnoses, and review treatment options relating to low back injuries.
Chapter #6 - SHOULDER/ELBOW
You will learn basic medical terminology, become familiarized with common diagnoses, and review treatment options relating to shoulder and elbow injuries.
Chapter #7 - FINGERS/HANDS/WRISTS
You will be informed about basic medical terminology, become familiarized with common diagnoses, and review treatment options relating to finger, hand, and wrist injuries.
Chapter #8 - KNEES/ANKLES
You will be exposed to basic medical terminology, become familiarized with common diagnoses, and review treatment options relating to knee and ankle injuries.
Chapter #9 - CONDITIONS OF THE FEET
You will learn basic medical terminology, become familiarized with common diagnoses, and review treatment options relating to injuries and conditions of the feet.
Chapter #10 - HEARING LOSS/CHEMICAL EXPOSURE
You will gain insight on the topic of hearing loss; the types, causes and symptoms of hearing loss; and how to test for it. The topic of chemical exposure and related conditions is also covered.
Chapter #11 - PAIN MANAGEMENT/CRPS/BBP
You will be introduced to the concepts, tests and treatment options relating to pain management, complex regional pain syndrome, and blood-borne pathogens.
Chapter #12 - PSYCHIATRIC CONDITIONS
You will endeavor to learn basic medical terminology, become familiarized with common diagnoses, and review treatment options relating to psychiatric conditions.
FINAL EXAMINATION
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About WWCP Self-Study Courses
The Statutory Requirements course lays the groundwork for more specific issues covered in the subsequent courses. It addresses insurance concepts, RCW, WAC, Medical Aid Rules, L&I Policies, and more. The expectation is that individuals attending WWCP courses will have at least 3 years’ experience in the workers’ compensation field.
Each self-study course will cost $555 ($1,665 to complete all three courses). Students are expected to work independently and at their own pace to complete all coursework prior to the scheduled proctored final examination. Students must attain a passing grade on the final examination to receive their certificate. The curriculum includes chapter text, recorded speaker presentation videos, chapter review questions, homework assignments, study guides and key questions. An individual must attain a Passing grade on the exam for each of the three courses to receive the Washington Workers’ Compensation Professional designation.
Student Expectations
You are expected to complete all coursework for all 12 chapters independently on your schedule. You must complete the work and be prepared to take the final exam. The final exam will be a proctored exam and you will be notified of the exact date, time and location. In all cases, everyone registered by the registration close date will take the final exam.
There are no requirements to “turn in” any of your work as this is truly a self-study course. The Review, Study Guide and Key Questions provide excellent study materials for the exam. All final exam questions are taken from the chapter text and supplementary information. A passing score of 70% is required on the final exam in order to pass this course. Tests will be graded by the IIU Board of Regents and you will be notified of your score via email following the grading process. Upon successfully passing all three WWCP Courses, Statutory Requirements, Medical Information, and Claims Management, you will earn your WWCP Designation.
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Continuing Education Credits
The Live Medical Information course was awarded four (4) medical Continuing Education Credits toward maintaining the state's Approved Certified Claims Administrator certification. We have applied for CEC approval for the Self-Study course and expect a similar award.
The Medical Information course is eligible for Oregon Claims Manager Continuing Education credits. Simply copy the information for your file, and maintain it until the next audit. There is no pre-authorization from Oregon, but they generally award 1 credit for each credit hour of instruction.
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Session topics addressed in the other WWCP courses:
Statutory Requirements
Introduction to Industrial Insurance
Self-Insurance
Revised Code of Washington, Title 51
Washington Administrative Code
Medical Aid Rules/Fee Schedule
Dept. of Labor & Industries Policies
Accident Prevention Programs
Return-to-Work
Vocational Rehabilitation
Third Party Recovery
Labor & Industries' Orders
Courts |
Claims Management
Effective Communication
Investigations
Forms/Calculations/Time Loss
LEP/SSO/Liens
Hearing Loss
RTW/Light Duty
Voc Rehab
Reserving/3rd Party Recovery
Medical Management
Closure/PPD
Pension/2nd Injury Fund
Protests/Appeals/Reopenings |
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2012 Self-Study Schedule
Self-Study Quarter |
Registration Available |
Estimated date of Final Exam |
Winter Quarter
Spring Quarter
Summer Quarter
Fall Quarter |
December 2011 – March 1, 2012
March 2012 – June 1, 2012
June 2012 – August 1, 2012
August 2012 – November 1, 2012 |
Second week of April
Last week of June
Last week of August
Last week of November |
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If you would like more information on any of these courses, please contact the WSIA office at 800-736-7296 or by e-mail to training@wsiassn.org.
