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March 2023
Level 5 Medical Orientation – In-Person
The fifth of six core certification courses offered within Prevention Link’s core curriculum is an advanced course designed to assist participants in understanding medical terminology, anatomy, diagnostic testing and surgical procedures in order to interpret information in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) files. Participants will be exposed to medical terminology and human anatomy with attention to the different skeletal and organ systems. Special focus will be placed on: Common occupational injuries and disorders such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia;…
Return to Work 101 – Virtual
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training 2023, One-Day Model 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. Who should take this course: All workers are welcome! Union and employer leadership encouraged! DEADLINE TO REGISTER: March 14, 2023. There will be no exceptions to this deadline.…
Principles of Accommodation Law – Virtual
Principles of Accommodation Law Virtual Training 2023, One-Day Model 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.” Learn from the comfort of your own home with the support of the Prevention Link Team! DEADLINE TO REGISTER: March 15, 2023. There…
Hearings in Writing – Virtual
Hearings in Writing Virtual Training 2023, One-Day Model 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…
April 2023
Level 2 Benefits and Services – Virtual
Level 2 Virtual Training 2023, Two-Week Model Explore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules, which include presentations, videos, discussions, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in making this important online training valuable and engaging. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, young workers. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: March 22,…
Return to Work 101 – Virtual
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training 2023, One-Day Model 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. Who should take this course: All workers are welcome! Union and employer leadership encouraged! DEADLINE TO REGISTER: March 23, 2023. There will be no exceptions to this deadline.…
Principles of Accommodation Law – Virtual
Principles of Accommodation Law Virtual Training 2023, One-Day Model 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.” Learn from the comfort of your own home with the support of the Prevention Link Team! DEADLINE TO REGISTER: April 4, 2023. There…
Hearings in Writing – Virtual
Hearings in Writing Virtual Training 2023, One-Day Model 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…
Level 1 & Level 2 – Workers’ Comp spring training – In-Person
WORKERS’ COMP SPRING TRAINING Participants in this training series will have the option of taking either our popular introductory courses of Level 1 & Level 2, or taking our Level 4 course, Return to Work. Only Level 1: Rights & Obligations & Level 2: Benefits & Services tickets are available to purchase on this page. For Level 4, please see this page. Level 1: Rights & Obligations » History & principles of workers’ compensation » Types of injuries and illnesses…
Level 4 Return to Work – Workers’ Comp spring training – In-Person
WORKERS’ COMP SPRING TRAINING Participants in this training series will have the option of taking either our popular introductory courses of Level 1 & Level 2, or taking our Level 4 course, Return to Work. Only Level 4 tickets are available to purchase on this page. For Level 1 & Level 2, please see this page. Level 4: Return to Work (Prerequisites: Level 1 & Level 2) This course is designed for those who will or currently assist injured workers…
Mental Health 101, Mindfulness & Challenges in Life & Self Care
Mental Health Matters “As we move into the pandemic’s recovery period, a quarter of Canadians remain exhausted and burnt-out, although hopefulness remains high. While the negative mental health impacts of COVID-19 are slowly continuing to improve, new challenges that Canadians face present additional negative mental health factors.”—Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) Facilitated by Registered Nurse Wendy Stanyon, Associate Professor at the Ontario Tech University, Prevention Link is hosting an online 1/2-day workshop created for basic training for Mental Health in…
May 2023
Return to Work 101 – Virtual
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training 2023, One-Day Model 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. Who should take this course: All workers are welcome! Union and employer leadership encouraged! There are 6 self-paced hours of independent learning. Two virtual mandatory meetings: May 3…
Hearings in Writing – In-Person
Hearings in Writing In-Person Training 2023, One-Day Model 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…
Principles of Accommodation Law – In-Person
Principles of Accommodation Law In-Person Training 2023, One-Day Model 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.” Registration will open in April 2023. Please stay tuned. PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality…
June 2023
Level 1 Rights and Obligations – Virtual
Level 1 Virtual Training 2023, Two-Week Model Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules, with presentations, videos, discussions, quizzes, and Prevention Link team there to support you to make this important online training very interesting. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, young workers. Course Overview: » History & Principles of Workers’ Compensation…
September 2023
Level 2 Benefits and Services – Virtual
Level 2 Virtual Training 2023, Two-Week Model Explore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules, which include presentations, videos, discussions, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in making this important online training valuable and engaging. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, young workers. Course Overview: » Regulation &…
Level 4 Return To Work – In-Person
LEVEL 4 In-Person Training 2023 This course is designed for those who will or currently assist injured workers individually or collectively through a therapeutic return to work (RTW) and provides workplace parties with the tools necessary to develop strategies that ensure successful outcomes. Through the exploration of leading research, law and evidence-based best practices, participants will learn the principles of good return to work practices and the Duty to Accommodate. Legal lessons from precedent setting cases are reviewed and participants…
Return to Work 101 – In-Person
Return to Work 101 In-Person Training 2023, One-Day Model 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. Who should take this course: All workers are welcome! Union and employer leadership encouraged! Registration will open in April 2023. Please stay tuned. PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND…
Hearings in Writing – In-Person
Hearings in Writing In-Person Training 2023, One-Day Model 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…
Principles of Accommodation Law – In-Person
Principles of Accommodation Law In-Person Training 2023, One-Day Model 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.” Registration will open in April 2023. Please stay tuned. PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: Course numbers are limited to ensure a quality…
October 2023
Mental Health First Aid Basic – In-Person
Prevention Link, on behalf of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, is proud to offer this two-day course, which gives participants the skills to provide assistance to a person who has a mental health problem or is experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before professional medical care can be offered, mental health first aid will help to bridge a gap in treatment. **Participants must be present for the full length of…
Level 3 Appeals & Dispute Resolution – In-Person
LEVEL 3 IN-PERSON TRAINING: WORKER ADVOCATE EDITION An interactive and analytical course, Prevention Link has developed a holistic and intuitive course meant to build participants into mock hearing settings. Using case file examples and mock hearings, this intensive course will provide participants with the practical skills to prepare and present 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;…
November 2023
Level 1 Rights and Obligations – Virtual
Level 1 Virtual Training 2023, Two-Week Model Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules, with presentations, videos, discussions, quizzes, and Prevention Link team there to support you to make this important online training very interesting. Who should attend: WSIB representatives, Workers’ Compensation activists, RTW specialists, union leadership and union stewards, H&S representatives and activists, supervisors and employers, young workers. Course Overview: » History & Principles of Workers’ Compensation…