Certified Professional Disability Management (CPDM)
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What is CPDM?
CPDM is a professional designation in disability management developed by
IEA and the Disability Management Employer Coalition Inc. (DMEC)
Why take CPDM?
CPDM offers an in-depth curriculum devised by industry experts, providing the unique skills required for effective disability management.
- Gain an in-depth proficiency in the area of Integrated Disability Management.
- Achieve the level of expertise needed in the evolving integrated benefits environment.
- Broaden your skills in a wide range of technical subject matter
- Attain Industry respect and recognition as a Certified Professional in Disability Management
Who will benefit?
Anyone interested in acquiring knowledge and a competitive advantage in today's ever changing marketplace including:
- Large and small employers responsible for health, benefits and/or workers' compensation programs
- Human resource staff
- Agent/brokers
- Third party administrators, risk managers, safety and loss control specialists
- Attorneys in workers' compensation and disability law
- Workers' compensation claims examiners and managers
- Rehabilitation specialists and case managers
- Individuals in health care organizations
Suggested Prerequisites
General knowledge or exposure to Claims, risk or insurance management, financial and human resources, safety and loss control, the legal system, agent/broker services, the application of group health benefits and/or disability benefits and third party administration.
It is suggested that prospective students take one of the following prior to enrolling in CPDM
- CA 8 -Workers' Compensation Claims for Non-Technical Personnel
- Disability 101: Non-Occupational Issues
Only three courses are required to complete the CPDM designation. All three courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better to earn the designation. Modules may be taken in traditional classroom format, or online. To learn more about CPDM online classes go to our online training page.
- CPDM 1 - Essentials of Disability Management
- CPDM 2 - Disability Management - The Medical and Administrative Components
- CPDM 3 - Disability Management Implementation
Here's what others students have to say about CPDM
"I had such a good time in the three courses. Meeting rehab professionals from so many different backgrounds, and learning how to integrate systems. Having the designation is certainly a plus, and I have noticed the difference in the handling of cases!"
Oonagh B. Sankar, RN, BSN, MRC, CRC, CCM, CDAC, CPDM
Continuing Education Requirement
Six hours of continuing education in workers' compensation or disability management each year. Click here for a list of seminars which will satisfy your CE requirement.
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