Program Detail

CA 8: Introduction to Workers' Compensation Claims



Description: This program provides a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of workers' compensation claims. This course benefits insurance company and producer support staff, self-insured claims personnel, health providers, and others needing a general knowledge of the current California workers' compensation claims system. The Course covers history and benefits, AOE/COE, medical treatment, temporary and permanent disability, vocational rehabilitation, and the litigation process. CA 8 is not part of and does not apply credit toward IEA's Workers' Compensation Claims Administration Certificate Program. CA 8 or WC 006 - Introduction to Workers' Compensation Claims is a required prerequisite of CA 10 for persons with less than six months' claims handling experience. CA 8 and CA 10 should not be taken simultaneously. DOI credit: 15 CE hours for fire/casualty broker-agents and life agents for classroom session only. ONLINE classes are not approved for DOI CE. Other credit: No

What you will learn
  • Temporary and permanent disability
  • Circumstances of injury with emphasis on criteria for AOE/COE
  • Benefits provided and statutes of limitation enforcement
  • Medical control and use of specialists
  • The history and evolution of workers' compensation to date
  • Vocational rehabilitation
  • The litigation process

Who will benefit 
  • Insurance company and producer staff
  • Self-insured claims personnel
  • Health providers
  • Anyone needing general knowledge of the current California workers' compensation claims system

Course CE Credit
  • Fire/Casualty - 0 Hours
  • Life Disability - 0 Hours
  • CA-WC-CERT - 15 Hours
  • MCLE - 15 Hours

Location Date/Time Instructor Course Info
Mandatory Conference Calls Mondays 6:00 pm PST
NO CE. Instructor Led Online Class. Text Included
24/7 Access. Weekly Assignments w/Deadlines
Long Distance Calls - Phone Card Suggested 		10/4/2010,
10/11/2010,
10/18/2010,
10/25/2010
 Michael L. Hernandez, CPDM
 Class type:
On Line



Course fee
$320.00
Location Date/Time Instructor Course Info
Mandatory Conference Calls Mondays 6:00 pm PST
NO CE. Instructor Led Online Class. Text Included
24/7 Access. Weekly Assignments w/Deadlines
Long Distance Calls - Phone Card Suggested 		12/6/2010,
12/13/2010,
12/20/2010,
12/27/2010
 Michael L. Hernandez, CPDM
 Class type:
On Line



Course fee
$320.00
Locations Offered
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