WSIA’s Industrial Insurance University's

Washington Workers’ Compensation Professional

Fall 2010

WWCP Statutory Requirements

September 7 – November 30, 2010
in Renton, WA (LIVE)

 

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Quality Educational Programs that Foster Professionalism

One of the major goals of WSIA’s Industrial Insurance University (IIU) is to offer quality educational programs that foster professionalism for those employed in the industrial insurance field or related professions and disciplines. In support of that goal, the IIU Board of Regents developed this designation – a designation that will recognize individuals working at the highest levels of workers’ compensation and other insurance-related issues in Washington State.

The Washington Workers’ Compensation Professional (WWCP) designation identifies an individual as someone with an understanding of the unique aspects of the workers’ compensation field specific to Washington. Designees will be recognized for the commitment to improving their personal and technical skills. That commitment will help improve our unique workers’ compensation environment.

The course is designed to address several specific topics, including: insurance concepts, risk management, safety, and human resources. In this way, the IIU Board of Regents hopes to assist the workers’ compensation industry in its efforts to attract and retain quality people.

The designation involves three 13-week courses: (1) Statutory Requirements, (2) Medical Information, and (3) Claims Management. The classes can be taken in any order.  Classes will be presented one night a week. The format includes classroom time along with required homework assignments. Once an individual achieves the designation, he/she will need to earn “Continuing Education Credits” to maintain the designation.

 

WWCP SELF-STUDY OPTION BEGINNING SOON

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 will be presenting the Washington Workers' Compensation Professional series in a self-study format.  You will be able to see the recorded videos of the live course, follow along with the course curriculum, homework and the study questions that currently accompany the live class.  At the conclusion, you will be able to take the final examination, proctored live, at a location near you.  Watch for more details soon.

 

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Tues, Sept 7, 2010
Chapter #1 - INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE
Understand the insurance principles of workers’ compensation.

Tues, Sept 14, 2010
Chapter #2 - SELF-INSURANCE
Understand the benefits and obligations of being self-insured. Be familiar with the process of becoming self-insured. Recognize the difference between being Self-Administered and having a Third-Party Administrator.

Tues, Sept 21, 2010
Chapter #3 - REVISED CODE OF WASHINGTON
Recognize what the Revised Code of Washington is and how a bill becomes law. Be able to identify keys elements of the code and understand how to use it as a tool. Be exposed to RCW interpretation problems and concerns.

Tues, Sept 28, 2010
Chapter #4 - WASHINGTON ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Understand the Washington Administrative Code, how it was created, its process of change and its significance.

Tues, Oct 5, 2010
Chapter #5 - MEDICAL AID RULES & FEE SCHEDULES
Understand the process and significance of the Medical Aid Rules.

Tues, Oct 12, 2010
Chapter #6 - LABOR & INDUSTRIES’ POLICIES
Understand how policies, provider bulletins and state forms are developed and communicated and the impact they have on stakeholders. Be able to use resources (RCW, WAC and Department policies) with a focus on Department policy interpretation.

Tues, Oct 19, 2010
Chapter #7 - ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM
Recognize the elements and significance of an accident prevention program. Grasp the complexity of emergency plans and safety training programs.

Tues, Oct 26, 2010
Chapter #8 - RETURN-TO-WORK
Understand the different types and benefits of return-to-work programs. Recognize the various factors that impact return-to-work choices.

Tues, Nov 2, 2010
Chapter #9 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
Understand the history of vocational services in Washington, the new changes to the law, and become familiar with WAC 296-19A.

Wed, Nov 9, 2010
Chapter #10 - THIRD PARTY RECOVERY
Know how to identify and pursue a third-party claim, while applying RCW. 51.24.

Tues, Nov 16, 2010
Chapter #11 - LABOR & INDUSTRIES’ ORDERS
Be able to identify and understand different Department orders and time frames.

Tues, Nov 23, 2010
Chapter #12 - COURTS
Understand the different court levels and their processes, from the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals to the Supreme Court. Have knowledge of the process and impact of significant decisions.

Tues, Nov 30, 2010
FINAL EXAMINATION

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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.

The expectation is that individuals attending WWCP courses will have at least 3 years of experience in the workers' compensation field.

Each 13-week course will cost $555 ($1,665 to complete all three courses). Students attend 2½-hour evening sessions (starting times may vary) once a week for thirteen weeks. Students must attain a passing grade on the session’s final examination to receive their certificate. Class participants must attend at least 10 of the 12 session classes to be eligible to take the final examination. The curriculum includes chapter review questions, homework assignments, and a take-home study guide. An individual must attain a passing grade on the exam for each of the three courses to receive the Washington Workers’ Compensation Professional designation.

 

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Renton, WA – Your facilitators are Susan Berger of Seattle Chidren's Health Care System and Lisa Nelson of Eims & Flynn, PS.  The course will be held at the Puget Sound ESD, 800 Oakesdale Ave SW, Renton, WA 98055. Class time is from 4:00pm to 6:30pm.

 

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Session topics addressed in the

other WWCP courses

Medical Information Anatomy/Physiology/Specialties Radiology Rehabilitation Cervical/Thoracic Injuries Low Back Injuries Shoulder/Elbow Injuries Fingers/Hands/Wrists Knees/Lower Extremities Conditions of the Feet Hearing Loss/Chemical Exposure Pain Management/CRPS/BBP Psychiatric Conditions

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

 

2010–2011 Schedule

Course	Month Presented	Month Presented	Month Presented
Statutory Requirements	Sept 7 - Nov 30, 2010 Renton
Medical Information		Jan 4 - Mar 29, 2011 Renton
Claims Management			Apr 5 - Jun 21, 2011 Renton

 

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.