Specialized Studies Program in Workers' Compensation

Human resource management has evolved into a wide range of complex responsibilities and strategic activities central to achieving a safe and successful organizational culture and climate. Gain a better understanding of the specialized area of workers' compensation by expanding your knowledge of the intricacies of the processes and procedures required. Become a more valued employee by learning to accurately handle injury and illness claims that result from workplace hazards and accidents.

Gain practical knowledge that matters

• Learn to correctly and effectively process workers' compensation claims in California.
• Acquire the knowledge to appropriately assess and manage disability claims.
• Become familiar with the procedures qualified medical examiners use to determine disability.
• Develop a functional vocational rehabilitation plan.
• Explore different health and safety programs that can reduce illness, injury and claims.

Designed for professionals like you

Human resource and administrative professionals who want to update their knowledge, round out their education or expand their knowledge of workers' compensation benefit.

Specialized Studies Program Requirements

Courses may be taken individually or as part of the Specialized Studies Program in Workers' Compensation. You are awarded a certificate in Workers' Compensation upon the successful completion (with a grade of "C" or better) of the nine required units of designated coursework. Courses are typically offered in the evenings, to better serve the needs of working professionals. It is possible to complete this program in a year or less. Please call (530) 757-8895 for more information.

Tuition for the entire Specialized Studies Program in Workers' Compensation is $1,950 to $2,100, depending on when you enroll. The program application fee ($45), textbooks and parking are not included in the tuition fee.

• 3 required courses (9 units)

Quarterly schedule of courses

		UNITS	F	W	SP
REQUIRED COURSES	Overview of California Workers' Compensation	3
	Managing Disability Programs in the Workplace	3
	Workers' Compensation Claims Procedures	3
F=Fall W=Winter SP=Spring SU=Summer; Schedules subject to change Classroom format

Required Courses

Overview of California Workers' Compensation

3 quarter units academic credit, X449.8. 30 BRN Hours, 30 MCLE Hours, 30 HRCI Hours

Learn about the California Workers' Compensation system from the perspective of all parties—injured workers, employers, claims personnel, and medical and legal providers. Gain an understanding of organizational structure, employment, claims process, decision making, temporary and permanent disability benefits, medical treatment and litigation. Examine new legislation and case law affecting workers' compensation benefits.

This course is not currently scheduled.

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Managing Disability Programs in the Workplace

3 quarter units academic credit, X439.4. 30 BRN Hours, 30 HRCI Hours

Learn to manage disability programs, including the principles and practices involved in returning disabled workers to work. Carefully examine federal and state laws affecting disability management in the workplace. 

Explore the development of resources for evaluating programs and gaining skill in techniques for successfully managing disability issues. Expand your knowledge and discover best practices for workplace disability management.

Sections of this course open for enrollment:

• Managing Disability Programs in the Workplace    starts January 13, 2010

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Workers' Compensation Claims Procedures

3 quarter units academic credit, X449.24. 30 MCLE CEUs, 30 HRCI Hours

In order to comply with California Labor Codes, human resource personnel must follow proscribed procedures, completing and filing specific forms when an employee is injured or becomes ill at work. Improve your knowledge of California's workers' compensation claims procedures. Learn from a workers' compensation claims examiner about the most contested and controversial issues in current California compensation law.

Develop a firm understanding of workers' compensation fraud, the employer's responsibility to report injuries, and the consequences of serious and willful misconduct by employers. Examine processes for vocational rehabilitation and for obtaining an Approved Medical Evaluator/Qualified Medical Evaluator. Learn about the treating doctor presumption and the various types of claims, such as lien and psychiatric.

This course is not currently scheduled.

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All courses are in classroom format.