Workers' compensation training for rehabilitation providers

2012 orientation session

The 2012 orientation session for qualified rehabilitation consultant (QRC) interns, a QRC intern supervisor from the intern's firm and newly registered rehabilitation vendors is Mon., Aug. 20, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All participants must pre-register; the cost is $35. Early registration is encouraged, because sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Topics include: workers' compensation 101, rehabilitation issues, medical aspects, rehabilitation review/ethics, intern qualifying criteria, registration renewal and completion of internship. If you need special accommodations or have questions about the training, contact JoAnn Jacobson at (651) 284-5459, 1-800-342-5354 ext. 5459 or joann.early@state.mn.us.

Rehabilitation update conferences 2012

Attendance at one of the rehabilitation update conference sessions is required of all qualified rehabilitation consultants (QRCs) and QRC interns. Nonattendance may be allowed only for emergency situations (Minnesota Rules 5221.1500, subp. 3a). Registered rehabilitation vendors must send at least one representative from their organization.

Training is at the University of Minnesota, Continuing Education and Conference Center, St. Paul campus. Early registration is encouraged, because sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The registration fee will include continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments and prepaid reserved parking.* CRC/CDMS continuing education units (CEUs) will be applied for. Topics include: the commissioner's welcome, innovative placement techniques, ISEEK, a medical management perspective, data review/update and review of the ombudsman program.

For more information	Times, dates
If you have questions, contact Mike Hill: (651) 284-5153 1-800-342-5354 (651) 297-4198 TTY mike.hill@state.mn.us	Sessions are 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. -- Check in begins at 8:15 a.m. -- Session dates: Sept. 27, 2012 Oct. 18, 2012
Registration and payment -- All participants must pre-register online Registration will be available after June 2012; each session is limited to 240 people and classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The Department of Labor and Industry reserves the right to cancel if there are not enough participants registered.
Accommodation If you need special accommodations to enable you to participate in this training or have questions about this training, contact Mike Hill at (651) 284-5153, toll-free at 1-800-342-5354, TTY at (651) 297-4198 or email at mike.hill@state.mn.us.
Location and parking University of Minnesota Continuing Education and Conference Center 1890 Buford Ave. St. Paul, MN 55108 *Prepaid reserved parking that is included with the registration fee will be in lots S104 and S108 only. Tell the attendant you are attending this conference. Other parking lots/ramps are not included in the registration fee. Directions and parking information (including a map and regular parking lot prices)