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Every year on April 28, we pay respect to all those who have been affected by workplace tragedies. We also renew our commitment to creating healthy & safe work environments for all Ontarians.

As a leading provider of workplace disability prevention training, the courses at Prevention Link aim to improve the well-being of Ontario’s most vulnerable workers, including injured workers, young workers, and those that are new to working in Ontario.

Please find the list of events taking place on the National Day of Mourning in Ontario below.

Prevention Link is thrilled to announce that our virtual training dates for this Summer and Fall are now open for registration! Along with our popular introductory workshops, we have added other one-day workshops including Return to Work 101, Principles of Accommodation Law, and Hearings in Writing.

Participants will also have an option to enroll in our in-person Workers’ Compensation Fundamentals Training Series, taking place at Bayview Wildwood Resort September 25 – 30, 2022. Details are forthcoming.

Who should attend:
WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors, human resources specialists, employers and young workers.

Learn from the comfort of your own home with the support of the Prevention Link Team!

LEVEL 1: RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
Duration: 12 hours Prerequisites: None

The first of six core certification courses offered within Prevention Link’s disability prevention curriculum.  This introductory course begins by exploring the history of Ontario’s compensation system and the development of legislation and the general principles of the system.

Participants learn the basics of a disability prevention framework, including:

• Types of workplace injuries and occupational illnesses;
• The legal tests applied by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) when considering entitlement;
• The method to report an injury;
• The steps to initiate a claim;
• Reporting strategies, including time limits and potential penalties.

» July 5 – July 19, 2022
» September 7 – September 21, 2022

Cost: $399.00. Register early to get $50.00 discount!

LEVEL 2: BENEFITS AND SERVICES
Duration: 12 hours Prerequisites: Level 1

In the second of six core certification courses, offered within Prevention Link’s core curriculum, participants will become familiar with the significance of legislation (WSIA), regulations, and policies, including the history of legislative change and Bills that have amended the WSIA.

Participants will:

• Explore changes to the legislation and their effects on benefits and services;
• Discuss the benefits and services available under three district eras;
• Explore benefit calculations including Non-Economic Loss (NEL) and Loss of Earnings (LOE).

Cost: $399.00. Register early to get $50.00 discount!

» August 3 – August 17, 2022
» October 12 – October 26, 2022

RETURN TO WORK 101
Duration: 6 Hours Prerequisites: None

This workshop provides participants with the tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities, individually and collectively; and return them to long term healthy and productive employment.

The workshop will review noteworthy case law and Human Rights legislation.

» July 26, 2022
» September 27, 2022

Cost: $99.00. Register early to get $20.00 discount!

PRINCIPLES OF ACCOMMODATION LAW
Duration: 3 hours Prerequisites: None

With a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment, this workshop will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation and the Duty to Accommodate.

The definitions of discrimination will be explored, the requirements for requesting and responding to accommodation needs will be outlined, and what constitutes “undue hardship” will be examined.

This workshop provides participants with the resources and tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities, individually and collectively, and support return to long-term healthy and productive employment.

» July 27, 2022
» September 28, 2022

Cost: $99.00. Register early to get $20.00 discount!

HEARINGS IN WRITING
Duration: 6 hours Prerequisites: None

This workshop will help participants understand the goals and challenges of legal submission writing and how to address them.

In accordance with the WSIB’s Practice and Procedures and with WSIAT’s Practice Directions, participants will learn how to organize and structure submissions to be clear and reader focused.

Using various outlines and templates, the traditional structure of a submission is examined with attention given to strategies and guidelines to produce an effective written hearing submission.

Participants will explore making facts and law persuasive and the technical components of writing, including referring to and attaching documents and a professional format will be reviewed.

» August 18, 2022
» October 4, 2022

Cost: $99.00. Register early to get $20.00 discount!

Prevention Link is thrilled to announce that our virtual training dates for this Winter and Spring are now open for registration! Along with our popular introductory workshops, we have added other one-day workshops including Return to Work 101, Principles of Accommodation Law and now also Hearings in Writing! You will also have an opportunity to take Level 3 in person at Bayview Wildwood Resort in May! Limited seating is available and COVID-19 government guidelines are being closely monitored.

Who should attend:
WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors, human resources specialists, employers and young workers.

Learn from the comfort of your own home with the support of the Prevention Link Team!

LEVEL 1: RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. This introductory course begins by exploring the history of the health and safety and compensation systems in Ontario, the development of legislation and the general principles of the system. There are 8 self-paced modules (10 hours) with presentations, videos, discussions and quizzes.

Course Overview:

• History & Principles of Workers’ Compensation
• When is an Injury Compensable
• Reporting an Injury and Filing a Claim
• Return to Work Basics

» March 1 – 15, 2022
» April 20 – May 4, 2022

Cost: $399.00. Register early to get $50.00 discount!

LEVEL 2: BENEFITS AND SERVICES (Prerequisite course: Level 1)
Participants explore the significance of legislation (OHSA, WSIA), regulations and policy, changes to the legislation, including the effects these changes have had on benefits and the benefits available under the WSIA. They also explore detailed examples of benefit calculations and parameters affecting the final numbers as well as the structure of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and appeal system, and the adjudication process.

Course Overview:

• Regulation & Policy
• Benefits & Services
• Funding the System
• Professional Responsibilities
• WSIB File Examination

Cost: $399.00. Register early to get $50.00 discount!

» February 24 – March 10, 2022
» March 29 – April 12, 2022
» May 25 – June 8, 2022

LEVEL 3: APPEALS & DISPUTE RESOLUTION (Prerequisite course: Level 1 & Level 2)
An interactive and analytical course, Prevention Link has developed a holistic and intuitive course meant to build participants into mock hearing settings. Participants will gain skills on representing workers at oral hearings before the Workplace Safety Insurance Board as well as the Workplace Safety Insurance and Appeals Tribunal.

We will examine reviewing of the file; gathering additional evidence; researching law; policy and precedent; preparation of witnesses; and questioning, cross-questioning and re-direct at a hearing.

This course will take place between May 1-6, 2022, at Bayview Wildwood Resort.

Cost: $1800.00.* Register early to get $100.00 discount! *Cost is based on single-occupancy room and meal plan.

Important Information:

• Proof of vaccination will be required.
• COVID-19 protocols at Bayview Wildwood Resort can be found online.
• Provincial government guidelines regarding closures are being closely monitored. An update will follow should any scheduling change.
• Evening work will be required.

RETURN TO WORK 101
The online version is based entirely on the in-person curriculum but has been structured to provide the personal and fun interaction that you are accustomed to with the advantage of allowing you to work at your own pace.

The objective of this course is to provide participants with the tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities, individually and collectively and return them to long-term healthy and productive employment. The course will review noteworthy case law and human rights legislation.

» March 8, 2022
» April 26, 2022

Cost: $99.00. Register early to get $20.00 discount!

PRINCIPLES OF ACCOMMODATION LAW
With a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment, this workshop will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation. We will explore definitions of discrimination, outline the requirements for requesting and responding to accommodation needs and examine what constitutes “undue hardship.”

» March 9, 2022
» April 27, 2022

Cost: $99.00. Register early to get $20.00 discount!

HEARINGS IN WRITING
This workshop will help participants understand the goals and challenges of legal submission writing and how to address them. In accordance with the WSIB’s Practice and Procedures and with WSIAT’s Practice Directions, participants will learn how to organize and structure submissions to be clear and reader focused. Using various outlines and templates, the traditional structure of a submission is examined with attention given to strategies and guidelines to produce an effective written hearing submission.

» February 23, 2022
» March 22, 2022
» May 18, 2022

Cost: $99.00. Register early to get $20.00 discount!

ABOUT OUR ONLINE TRAINING
Our team has created interactive courses using an industry-leading learning management system with modules, presentations, videos, and discussions to make this valuable program engaging. Learn all about the workers’ compensation system in Ontario from the comfort of your own home with the support of the Prevention Link Team.

TESTIMONIALS

“Thank you for leading this course. You are very knowledgeable, and I appreciate that you went the extra mile to provide us with extra information and guiding us towards documents and policies related to our areas of need. Your efforts were very much appreciated.” A.P. – OECTA

“I really appreciated the opportunity to do the virtual training. This wouldn’t be my preferred mode of learning, but given the circumstances, I’m glad I didn’t have to delay my training until things returned to normal.” E.M. – ETFO

“Thank you so much for the support and the training was very good. So well thought out and presented, I feel much better equipped now to help people.” J.M. – Toronto, Ontario

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