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July 2021
Level 2 Virtual Training
Level 2 Virtual Training 2021, 2-Week Model Explore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. Seven self-paced modules (10 hours) include presentations, videos, discussions, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in making this important online training valuable and engaging. The deadline to register for this two-week online course is June 30, 2021. Prerequisite Course: Level 1. Cost: $399.00. Register before June 13th to get $50.00 discount! PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION…
Mental Health First Aid
The Mental Health Commission of Canada reports that one in every five Canadians experiences a mental health problem within a given year. While we often know a lot about physical illness, there tends to be less knowledge about mental health or substance use problems. This lack of understanding leads to fear and negative attitudes towards individuals living with these problems. It prevents people from seeking help for themselves and from providing appropriate support to people around them. Mental Health First…
August 2021
Level 1 Virtual Training
Level 1 Virtual Training 2021, 2-Week Model Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 8 self-paced modules (10 hours), with presentations, videos, discussions, quizzes and Prevention Link team there to support you to make this important online training very interesting. The deadline to register for this two-week online course is July 26, 2021. Cost: $399.00. Register before July 18th to get $50.00 discount! PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: Course numbers are limited to…
September 2021
Level 2 Virtual Training
Level 2 Virtual Training 2021, 2-Week Model Explore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. Seven self-paced modules (10 hours) include presentations, videos, discussions, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in making this important online training valuable and engaging. The deadline to register for this two-week online course is August 19, 2021. Prerequisite Course: Level 1. Cost: $399.00. Register before August 8th to get $50.00 discount! PREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND…
Return to Work 101
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training 2021, 1-Week 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! The deadline to register for this one-week online course is September 10, 2021. Cost:…
October 2021
Level 1 Virtual Training
Level 1 Virtual Training 2021, 2-Week Model Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 8 self-paced modules (10 hours), 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. The deadline to register for this two-week online course…
Return to Work 101
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training 2021, 1-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! The deadline to register for this one-day online course is October 5, 2021. Cost:…
Mental Health First Aid
The Mental Health Commission of Canada reports that one in every five Canadians experiences a mental health problem within a given year. While we often know a lot about physical illness, there tends to be less knowledge about mental health or substance use problems. This lack of understanding leads to fear and negative attitudes towards individuals living with these problems. It prevents people from seeking help for themselves and from providing appropriate support to people around them. Mental Health First…
November 2021
Level 2 Virtual Training
Level 2 Virtual Training 2021, 2-Week Model Explore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. Seven self-paced modules (10 hours) 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. The deadline to register for this two-week online…
Principles of Accommodation Law
NEW Virtual Training 2021! 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! The deadline to register for this one-day online course is November 5,…
December 2021
Principles of Accommodation Law
NEW Virtual Training 2021! 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! The deadline to register for this one-day online course is November 12,…
January 2022
Level 1 Virtual Training
Level 1 Virtual Training 2022, 2-Week Model Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 8 self-paced modules (10 hours), 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. The deadline to register for this two-week online course…
February 2022
Return to Work 101
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training 2022, 1-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! The deadline to register for this one-day online course is Tuesday, January 18, 2022.…
Principles of Accommodation Law
Virtual Training 2022! 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! The deadline to register for this one-day online course is Wednesday, January 19,…
Hearings in Writing – Virtual
New Virtual Course! 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…
March 2022
Level 2 Virtual Training
Level 2 Virtual Training 2022, 2-Week Model Explore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. Seven self-paced modules (10 hours) 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 15, 2022. There will…
April 2022
Level 1 Virtual Training
Level 1 Virtual Training 2022, 2-Week Model Explore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 8 self-paced modules (10 hours), 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. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: April 6, 2022. There will be…
Return to Work 101 – Virtual
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training 2022, 1-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: April 12, 2022. There will be no exceptions to this deadline.…
Principles of Accommodation Law – Virtual
Virtual Training 2022! 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 13, 2022. There will be no exceptions to this…
May 2022
Level 3 Appeals & Dispute Resolution – In-Person
LEVEL 3 IN-PERSON TRAINING: WORKERS’ COMP BOOTCAMP 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…
August 2022
Hearings in Writing – Virtual
VIRTUAL TRAINING 2022 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…
September 2022
5-day Level 4 Return to Work – In Person
WORKERS' COMP FUNDAMENTALS MINI SCHOOL Participants in this mini school 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, available for the first time from Prevention Link in two years! Only Level 4: Return to Work 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 &…
5-day Level 1 and Level 2 – In Person
WORKERS' COMP FUNDAMENTALS MINI SCHOOL Participants in this mini school 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, available for the first time from Prevention Link in two years! 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 »…
October 2022
Level 2 Virtual Training
Level 2 Virtual Training 2022, 2-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: September 28,…
November 2022
Mental Health First Aid Basic – In-Person
Prevention Link 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 the course in order to be certified.** Details…
Level 1 Rights and Obligations – Virtual
Level 1 Virtual Training 2022, 2-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. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: November 2, 2022. There will be…
December 2022
Return to Work 101 – Virtual
Return to Work 101 Virtual Training 2022, 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: November 22, 2022. There will be no exceptions to this deadline.…
Principles of Accommodation Law – Virtual
Principles of Accommodation Law Virtual Training 2022, 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: November 23, 2022. There…
Hearings in Writing – Virtual
Hearings in Writing Virtual Training 2022, 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…
February 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! DEADLINE TO REGISTER: January 19, 2023. There will be no exceptions to this deadline.…