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Workers' Compensation Claims Administration Certificate Program (WCCA)

WCCA Course Requirements

Only five Classes!

The list below will take you to more information on individual courses. A grade of "C" or better is required for each course. Upon successful completion of all five courses, students will receive a certificate of achievement.

The WCCA program is your introduction to the field of workers' compensation. With an extensive curriculum, expert faculty, and the opportunity to interact with other professionals, WCCA will provide budding professionals with the necessary skills to succeed in this field.

Earn Your Designation Within Two Years!

Many students take one program per semester to complete the designation within two years. However, you may take as long as five years from the start date to complete the program.

Prerequisites

For those students having less than six months claims handling experience, CA 8 - Introduction to Workers' Compensation Claims is required.

Option To Challenge?

Only CA 10 may be challenged for course credit in obtaining this certificate. Challenge students will be required to take a mid-term and final exam during a scheduled course. Credit for challenge is obtained with a "B" or better grade. Students must indicate their challenge request together with $85 payment when registering for the class. Challenged courses cannot earn credit toward adjuster training certification and/or ce.

AVAILABLE COURSES & TIMES

CA 10: Workers' Compensation Claims

Description:This course provides participants with an in-depth study of workers' compensation, including its history and evolution, up to the present system. A basic understanding of insurance vs. self-insurance, definitions of employer and employee, criteria of industrial injury (AOE/COE) benefits provided, medical control of claims, including discussion of Utilization Review and Medical Provider Networks, and overview of the WCAB are all discussed. CA 8 is a suggested prerequisite for individuals with less than 6 months claims handling experience. CA 8 and CA 10 cannot be taken simultaneously. Other c.e. credit: BRN-Board of Registered Nurses and MCLE. DOI CE: none

What you will learn

  • An understanding of the legal definition of employee and employer
  • Statutes of limitations and benefit penalties both imposed and self-imposed
  • Medical control and use of specialists
  • How the AOE/COE text impacts covered injuries
  • A detailed review of applicable Labor Code law
  • Employee confidentiality issues

Course CE Credit

  • CPDM - 12 Hours
  • WCCP-CA - 12 Hours
  • CCMP - 12 Hours
  • WCCA-CA - 30 Hours
  • CA-WC-CERT - 30 Hours
  • WCCP-AZ - 12 Hours

CA 10: Workers' Compensation Claims

This is an Instructor led Online Class. Texts and Materials are required. Purchase your Required Materials

This online course has 24/7 Access and requires Weekly Assignments w/Deadlines Long Distance Mandatory Conference Calls necessary – Obtaining a Phone Card is Suggested.

CA 11: Workers' Compensation Claims Advanced

Description: An Advanced course designed to provide current case law covering employment, injury, earnings, compensation benefits and medical control. Effects of 2004 reform as well as recent legislation and current case law will be reviewed. Present practices and procedures of WCAB are discussed, along with strategies on administering litigation. The California Unit Statistical Plan and the function and purpose of the California workers' compensation insurance rating bureau and the components of premiums are all discussed. CA 11 should be the last course taken in the WCCA Claims Administration Certificate program. Other c.e. credit: 30 CE hours for BRN-Board of Registered Nurses and MCLE. DOI CE: none

What you will learn

  • Review of the California Unit Statistical plan and the function of the California Inspection Rating Bureau
  • Detailed review of the practices and procedures of the WCAB
  • Current case law impacting selected areas of California’s Workers' Compensation benefits
  • A review of more complex issues relating to employment, injury, earnings, permanent disability, and medical control
  • Case studies involving application of knowledge learned in previous WCCA courses

Course CE Credit

  • CPDM - 12 Hours
  • CA-WC-CERT - 30 Hours
  • CCMP - 12 Hours
  • WCCP-CA - 12 Hours
  • WCCP-AZ - 12 Hours

CA 11: Workers' Compensation Claims Advanced

This is an Instructor led Online Class. Texts and Materials are required.Purchase your Required Materials

This online course has 24/7 Access and requires Weekly Assignments w/Deadlines Long Distance Mandatory Conference Calls necessary – Obtaining a Phone Card is Suggested.

CA 12: Medical Coordination of Workers' Compensation Claims

Description:This course concentrates on medical management and control of the claim. Medical-legal reports, bills and liens, as well as current trends in medical rehabilitation are discussed. Medical specialties identified with emphasis on how they might relate to a workers' compensation case. Medical terminology studied. Other CE credit: 30 CE hours for BRN-Board of Registered Nurses and MCLE. D0I CE: none

What you will learn

  • A review of medical-legal reports, bills and liens
  • Current trends in medical rehabilitation
  • Medical Terminology

Course CE Credit

  • CA-WC-CERT - 30 Hours

CA 12: Medical Coordination of Workers' Compensation Claims

This is an Instructor led Online Class. Texts and Materials are required Purchase your Required Materials

This online course has 24/7 Access and requires Weekly Assignments w/Deadlines Long Distance Mandatory Conference Calls necessary – Obtaining a Phone Card is Suggested.

CA 14: Return to Work and Vocational Rehabilitation

Description:Completely revised and updated for 2007, this course provides an overview of return-to-work and vocational rehabilitation requirements within the workers' compensation system. This course covers procedures in accordance with the Labor Code, rules and regulations, administrative guidelines and California standards; timelines and method of completion for notices and forms; legal and procedural requirements for vocational rehabilitation services for pre-2004 date of injury and legal and procedural requirements for post-2004 return to work. The basics of early return-to-work programs, the parameters of related disability discrimination laws and the role of the workers' compensation professional in effectively managing the employers' cost of disability will be explained. Other CE credit: 30 hours towards Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster Certification/CE, 30 CE hours for BRN-Board of Registered Nurses and MCLE. DOI CE: none.

What you will learn

  • In-depth exploration of relevant statutes
  • Rules and regulations relating to rehabilitation
  • Policies and procedures in rehabilitation
  • Analysis of the law and methods for meeting legal requirements
  • Administration of benefits

Course CE Credit

  • CA-WC-CERT - 30 Hours
  • CPDM - 12 Hours

CA 14: Return to Work and Vocational Rehabilitation

This is an Instructor led Online Class. Texts and Materials are required Purchase your Required Materials

This online course has 24/7 Access and requires Weekly Assignments w/Deadlines Long Distance Mandatory Conference Calls necessary – Obtaining a Phone Card is Suggested.

CA 16A: Permanent Disability Rating and AMA Guide - Basic

Description:This course is designed to cover permanent disability rating of scheduled disabilities occurring after January 1, 2005. Beginning with an overview of the rating process, contents and use of the schedule, the course includes relevant terminology, anatomical terms, and medical descriptions and measurements in conjunction with the mechanics of rating disabilities per the AMA Guides, 5th edition. Emphasis is placed upon utilization of definitions, footnotes and appendix information contained in the schedule and the guides. It is advisable that students taking this course have basic rating skills. There is a text required for this class, "Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment" by Gunnar A.J. Andersson, 5th edition, ISBN 1-57947-085-8, available from amazon.com. Other c.e. credit: 30 CE hours for BRN-Board of Registered Nurses and MCLE. DOI CE: none.

Course CE Credit

  • CPDM - 12 Hours
  • CCMP - 12 Hours
  • WCCP-CA - 12 Hours
  • CA-WC-CERT - 30 Hours

CA 16A: Permanent Disability Rating and AMA Guide - Basic

This Instructor led Online Class is currently NOT AVAILABLE.. Texts and Materials are required Purchase your Required Materials

During registration for this course you will be required to select your Mandatory Conference Call day and time. You will have a choice between:

  • This course is currently NOT AVAILABLE, check back in late June for the Fall schedule.