April 2013
Return to Work – Spring Training, Toronto,
This 6 day course is designed for representatives who will assist injured workers through a therapeutic work reintegration (WR). It provides workplace parties with tools and strategies to ensure successful outcomes. Through the exploration of leading research, participants learn the principles of good WR practices and the Duty to Accommodate. Barriers to successful WR are addressed with a focus on attitudinal barriers and their elimination using the social model of disability and therapeutic return to work (RTW) principles. An in…
Compensation Essentials, Level I,II and Accommodation, Toronto
This introductory course begins by exploring 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…
Medical Orientation Toronto
This advanced course is designed to assists participants in understanding medical terminology, anatomy and medical testing so they can interpret medical information in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) files. Participants will learn medical terminology, and human anatomy with attention to the different organ systems (skeletal, muscular, nervous, auditory, ocular, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and integumentary). Specific injuries (back, bone, MSIs, lower extremities) that are commonly seen in WSIB cases are discussed. Disorders such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia are discussed…
September 2013
Disability Prevention Roadmap (Toronto)
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
February 2014
Disability Prevention – Toronto
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 Course Location St Catharines Peterborough Guelph Toronto Sarnia Oakville…
May 2014
Return to Work
This 6 day course is designed for representatives who will assist injured workers through a therapeutic work reintegration (WR). It provides workplace parties with tools and strategies to ensure successful outcomes. Through the exploration of leading research, participants learn the principles of good WR practices and the Duty to Accommodate. Barriers to successful WR are addressed with a focus on attitudinal barriers and their elimination using the social model of disability and therapeutic return to work (RTW) principles. An in…
Comp Essentials
This 5 day course begins by exploring the history of the compensation system in Ontario and development of compensation legislation and general principles. You will examine how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and types of 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 also covered as well as roles and responsibilities with respect to…
Medical Orientation
This advanced course is designed to assists participants in understanding medical terminology, anatomy and medical testing so they can interpret medical information in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) files. Participants will learn medical terminology, and human anatomy with attention to the different organ systems (skeletal, muscular, nervous, auditory, ocular, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and integumentary). Specific injuries (back, bone, MSIs, lower extremities) that are commonly seen in WSIB cases are discussed. Disorders such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia are discussed…
Workplace Barriers and Insurance Benefits
This week-long course will include a selection of workshops covering topics like; Mental Stress. Confronting Work Disruptions, Chronic Pain, Occupational Hearing Loss, CPP Disability Benefits, Attitudinal Barriers, Preparing for Work Transition, Epidemiology, NEL BootCamp, Disability Prevention Principles, Essentials of Accommodation Law, Facilitating Work Re-integration. Specific workshops will be posted shortly.
May 2015
Return to Work Program – Toronto
In this week-long course participants examine leading research on return to work practices and legal requirements for re-integrating injured workers back into the workplace. Participants discuss the duty to accommodate, and ways to remove barriers that restrict participation of workers dealing with disability. The program includes an examination of strategies for preventing disability by seeing it as a social rather than medical issue. Participants also examine the roles of employer, injured worker and workplace representatives in dealing with return to work issues. They also…
Occupational Disease – Toronto
This week-long workshop will explore the impact of occupational disease, legal test and medical standards for causation, legal principles used in appeals and the significance of apportionment. Participants will examine different types of studies, how data is analyzed and what to look for when assessing a study. They will review toxicology and its significance and how to examine an expert witness. The Industrial Disease Panel and adjudication process are reviewed along with risk factors, diagnostic testing and causal links for occupational diseases using WSIA policies…
Compensation Essentials – Toronto
This week-long workshop covers Workplace Insurance Level I Rights and Obligations and Level II Benefits and Services. Participants explore compensation law, jurisprudence, WSIB policies and technical information. As well, participants will examine Ontario's disability dilemma and strategies for prevention. Seating is limited so book early to secure a spot.
Medical Orientation – Toronto
In this week-long course participants will examine medical testing and interpret medical information found in claim files. They will learn medical terminology and human anatomy with attention to the different organ systems, specific injuries involving the back, bone, MSI and disorders such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia. Mental stress will be examined along with WSIB policies relating to traumatic stress, psychotraumatic disability and behavioural disorders. The course also covers WSIB policies, medical specialists, diagnostic tests, awards and how they are calculated and when and how a re-determination occurs.
December 2016
Level 3: Appeals & Dispute Resolution – December 5-9
The Prevention Link team is pleased to offer Occupational Disability Response Training Level 3: Appeals & Dispute Resolution, on DECEMBER 5–9, 2016. Get the latest information on the appeals branch of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) in the third of six offerings within Prevention Link’s core certification courses. Read more Location: Ontario Federation of Labour building 15 Gervais Drive Toronto, ON Cost: $1,800* * Includes room plan (based on double occupancy) and meal For further information: Tel. (416) 441-2731 Fax: (416) 441-1893 e-mail: info@preventionlink.ca
October 2018
Fall 2018 Workers’ Compensation 101 Workshop – TORONTO
This fall, join Prevention Link for a comprehensive workshop that introduces participants to Ontario’s compensation system by exploring compensation legislation, its principles and third party rights of action, services and benefits, as well as strategies to assist workers’ with disabilities. Courses offered: Workers’ Compensation 101 on Oct. 13, 2018 Who should attend: Anyone in a role with whom workers make contact following a workplace injury or with disability accommodation requests: workers, employers, union reps, stewards, supervisors. Cost: One-Course Package (Workers' Comp 101…
Fall 2018 Return to Work 101 and Workers’ Compensation 101 Workshop – TORONTO
This fall, join Prevention Link for a comprehensive workshop that introduces participants to Ontario’s compensation system by exploring compensation legislation, its principles and third party rights of action, services and benefits, as well as strategies to assist workers’ with disabilities. Courses offered: Workers’ Compensation 101 on Oct. 13, 2018 Return to Work 101 on Oct. 27, 2018 Who should attend: Anyone in a role with whom workers make contact following a workplace injury or with disability accommodation requests: workers, employers, union reps, stewards,…
Fall 2018 Return to Work 101 Workshop – TORONTO
This fall, join Prevention Link for a comprehensive workshop that introduces participants to Ontario’s compensation system by exploring compensation legislation, its principles and third party rights of action, services and benefits, as well as strategies to assist workers’ with disabilities. Courses offered: Return to Work 101 on Oct. 27, 2018 Who should attend: Anyone in a role with whom workers make contact following a workplace injury or with disability accommodation requests: workers, employers, union reps, stewards, supervisors. Cost: One-Course Package (Workers' Comp…