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WI Level II Benefits and Services - Mohawk
2014-05-03 09:00 - 2014-05-04 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Mohawk College, 135 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 1E9, Canada
ODRT, in partnership with Mohawk College, offers specialized leadership training in the field of Workplace Insurance and Disability Prevention. Intended for individuals interested in working in the field of Workplace Safety & Insurance Advocacy or as a Disability Prevention specialist. ODRT offers programming in fundamental principles, law, advocacy, key skill sets, advanced claim strategies, complex issue analysis, research and leadership training/coaching. For complete information see: Workplace Insurance and Disability Prevention Leadership Certificate
Workplace Insurance Level II enables participants to apply knowledge of worker benefits and services established through current and historical legislation, regulations, and policies. Prerequisite: LABRUN026. Registration is handled through Mohawk College. Register Online or contact continuing education at: Phone: 905-385-4295 or 1-888-385-4295, Fax: 905-575-2348, Email: CE Registration
Course materials can be purchased directly through ODRT. For online purchases see Course Supplies

Workplace Insurance - Level II North Bay
2014-05-03 - 2014-05-04 | Unnamed Venue, North Bay, Ontario, Canada
The Workplace Insurance Level II course examines legislation (WSIA), regulations, policy and recent legislative changes. The course also looks at the structure of the WSIB, how it is funded, incentive programs and the adjudication and appeals processes. Participants will review benefits available under the Act that apply to three different eras. They will also examine how to calculate maximum and minimum levels as well as exclusion periods and offsets. The course provides information on how to communicate effectively with insurance and health care providers, injured workers and witnesses involved in appeals. The organization of a Board file is presented and participants explore how to effectively review a file, make a case plan to proceed to move a claim forward and use this knowledge to review a case file.

Workplace Insurance - Level I Thunder Bay
2014-05-03 - 2014-05-04 | Unnamed Venue, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
The Workplace Insurance Level I course examines the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. Participants will learn how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and learn about some workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course covers how to properly file a claim, and includes the timelines that are applicable. Worker and Employer obligations are covered as well as roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration. Protections under other legislation are also discussed should a return to work plan not provide sufficient protection to a worker in a work reintegration program. Participants will learn the significance of legislation (WSIA), regulations and policy, including changes to the legislation and the effects these changes have on benefits.

Disability Prevention - Ottawa
2014-05-02 08:30 - 12:30 | TBA, Toronto, ON, Canada
This 1/2 day community awareness event will review the impact of occupational injuries and disability and practical strategies and solutions to improve prevention and return to work outcomes. Participants are encouraged to look out-side the box to discover innovative solutions.
The cost is $89/participant and includes guided instruction, all course material, refreshments and certificate of completion. Spaces are limited so book early to secure a seat.
Contact: www.odrt.ca or call: 1.800.668.9138

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Workplace Insurance - Level I Ottawa
2014-04-26 - 2014-04-27 | Unnamed Venue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Workplace Insurance - Level II Peterborough
2014-04-12 - 2014-04-13 | Unnamed Venue, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Workplace Insurance - Level I Sudbury
2014-04-12 - 2014-04-13, 2013-12-14 - 2013-12-15 | Unnamed Venue, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Disability Prevention - Kingston
2014-04-10 08:30 - 12:30 | TBA, Toronto, ON, Canada

Workplace Insurance Level I Rights & Obligations - Mohawk College
2014-04-05 09:00 - 2014-04-06 16:00 | Mohawk College, 135 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 1E9, Canada
ODRT, in partnership with Mohawk College, offers specialized leadership training in the field of Workplace Insurance and Disability Prevention. Intended for individuals interested in working in the field of Workplace Safety & Insurance Advocacy or as a Disability Prevention specialist. ODRT offers programming in fundamental principles, law, advocacy, key skill sets, advanced claim strategies, complex issue analysis, research and leadership training/coaching. For complete information see: Workplace Insurance and Disability Prevention Leadership Certificate
Workplace Insurance Level I enables participants to apply knowledge of all statutory obligations in facilitating workplace insurance reporting and adjudicative procedures. Registration is handled through Mohawk College. Register Online or contact continuing education at: Phone: 905-385-4295 or 1-888-385-4295
Fax: 905-575-2348, Email: CE Registration
Course materials can be purchased directly through ODRT. For online purchases see Course Supplies

Workplace Insurance - Level II Hamilton
2014-04-05 - 2014-04-06 | Unnamed Venue, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Workplace Insurance - Level I North Bay
2014-04-05 - 2014-04-06 | Unnamed Venue, North Bay, Ontario, Canada

Disability Prevention - Owen Sound
2014-04-02 08:30 - 12:30 | TBA, Toronto, ON, Canada

Level III Appeals and Dispute Resolution
2014-03-29 - 2014-04-04 | Bayview Wildwood Conference Centre, Port Stanton, ON, Canada
In this 6 day course, participants will learn the structure of the appeals branch of the Workplace
Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), how to begin the appeals process and the legal principles involved.
Preparation for a hearing will be examined including: review of the file, gathering additional evidence,
researching law, policy and precedent and preparation of witnesses. Further information on
questioning, cross questioning and re-direct at a hearing are discussed. Hearing presentations are
discussed with respect to oral advocacy, code of conduct, opening and closing statements, objections
and use of legal precedents. Further to the WSIB appeal process, the Workplace Safety and Appeals
Tribunal WSIAT) process is also discussed. In addition to the information presented, participants will
work with a claim file and, in groups, represent both worker and employer interests at the WSIB appeal
level and at a WSIAT by presenting in front of an Appeals Resolution officer and a Vice Chair
respectively.

Disability Prevention - Oakville
2014-03-25 08:30 - 12:30 | UNIFOR Local 707, 475 North Service Rd E, Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Workplace Insurance - Level I Peterborough
2014-03-15 - 2014-03-16 | Unnamed Venue, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Disability Prevention - Sarnia
2014-03-11 08:30 - 12:30 | TBA, Toronto, ON, Canada

Workplace Insurance - Level II Toronto
2014-03-08 - 2014-03-09 | Unnamed Venue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Workplace Insurance - Level I Hamilton
2014-03-01 - 2014-03-02 | Unnamed Venue, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Disability Prevention - Toronto
2014-02-14 08:30 - 12:30 | OFL Classrooms, 895 Don Mills Road, Suite 600, Tower Two, Toronto, ON, M3C 1W3, Canada

Disability Prevention - Guelph
2014-02-12 08:30 - 12:30 | UNIFOR 1917, 611 Silvercreek Parkway N, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Workplace Insurance - Level I Toronto
2014-02-08 - 2014-02-09 | Unnamed Venue, 15 Gervais Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1Y8, Canada

Disability Prevention - Peterborough
2014-02-07 08:30 - 12:30 | Unifor, Local 524, 203 Park Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Disability Prevention- St Catharines
2014-01-28 08:30 - 12:30 | Unifor, Local 199, 124 Bunting Rd, , St Catharines, Ontario, L2P 3G5, Canada

Disability Prevention - Sudbury
2014-01-22 08:30 - 12:30 | Steelworkers’ Union Hall & Conference Centre, 66 Brady Street,, Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 1C8 , Canada

Disability Prevention - Windsor
2014-01-16 08:30 - 12:30 | OPSEU, 3005 Marentette Ave, Suite 130, Windsor, Ontario, L2P 3G5, Canada
This 1/2 day community awareness event will review the impact of occupational injuries and disability and practical strategies and solutions to improve prevention and return to work outcomes. Participants are encouraged to look out-side the box to discover innovative solutions.
The cost is $89/participant and includes guided instruction, all course material, refreshments and certificate of completion. Spaces are limited so book early to secure a seat.
Contact: www.odrt.ca or call: 1.800.668.9138

Disability Prevention - London
2014-01-15 08:30 - 12:30 | Tolpuddle Housing Co-op, 380 Adelaide St North, , London, Ontario, Canada

Workplace Insurance - Level I Oshawa
2013-12-14 - 2013-12-15 | Unnamed Venue, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Workplace Insurance Level I North Bay
2013-12-14 - 2013-12-15 | Unnamed Venue, North Bay, Ontario, Canada

Disability Prevention Roadmap (Etobicoke)
2013-11-19 08:30 - 13:00 | UFCW, Locals 175 and 633 Training & Education Centre, 2200 Argentia Road, Mississauga, ON, L5N 2K7, Canada
