FAQS

Certified Professional Disability Management (CPDM) Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to take the CPDM courses in order: CPDM 1, then CPDM 2 and then finish with CPDM 3?
Yes, the coursese are designed to be taken in this sequence.

What are the 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

How long does it take to complete the designation?
Taking one course per semester, it will take one year to complete the designation.

What is the CE 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.

What is the difference between classroom and on-site CPDM offerings?
The method of delivery. Classroom students go to the location one night a week for 11 weeks, the on-line student logs onto the website at least once per week for 11 weeks.

Is the online course self-paced?
Each online CPDM course is 11 weeks in length and students are required to do weekly assignments according to the schedule set by the instructor.

How do I get information about the online course?
Course materials, student guide, audio tapes, video tapes and text are mailed to the student. Other materials are provided online in the form of web lectures, e-mail attachments and weblinks.

How do I interact with the online instructor and students?
You will interact via a computer discussion board (unattended), through a chat room, via e-mail, and through weekly teleconferences.