FCE + Return-to-Work + Work Conditioning
Certification Course

Three-day training designed for professionals who are looking to implement a workers' comp/return-to-work rehab program.

21.5 Hours

2.1 CEUs

Live In Person

Real-time training between teacher and students using latest research.

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Live Webcast

Virtual option allowing you to attend a live course from your home/office.

Dates:

On Demand

Pre-recorded training with pause/play, and rewind functionality.

Benefits:

  • Three months to complete
  • Learn at your speed
  • Contact instructor with any questions
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Frequently Asked Questions

This Functional Capacity Evaluation + Return-to-Work + Work Hardening/Conditioning Course is designed for professionals who are looking to implement or enhance a workers' comp/return-to-work rehab program. Get trained in FCEs, Functional Progress Notes, Functional Discharge Summaries, and work hardening/work conditioning. Learning outcomes include:

  • Define how to implement the most comprehensive return-to-work rehab program
  • Explain how to generate increased workers’ compensation rehab referrals, work conditioning referrals, and increased revenue
  • Produce evidence-based, valid, and reliable return-to-work testing
  • Differentiate between return-to-work testing, work hardening/conditioning, and FCEs
  • Produce an actual FCE and specialty workers’ compensation progress note
  • Show how to become a return-to-work specialty practice
  • Implement this innovative and profitable approach in any practice
  • Verbalize strategies taught to generate more revenue evaluating and treating workers’ comp patients
  • Illustrate how to implement our return-to-work rehab philosophy
  • List principles of return-to-work rehab and documentation
  • Functional Capacity Evaluation
    • Weigh various types of FCEs requested by referrals
    • Determine consistency of effort and reliability of pain results
    • Perform FCE musculoskeletal testing and impairment rating
    • Determine return-to-work ability during FCE performance
    • Evaluate non-material handling and upper extremity testing
    • Classify occasional, frequent, and constant material handling
    • Consider climbing, balance, sitting, and standing testing
  • Workers’ Compensation Progress Notes and Discharge Summaries
    • Apply our progress notes and turn your practice into a return-to-work specialty clinic
    • Apply skills learned through hands on implementation of these popular notes
  • Work Hardening/Conditioning Evaluation and Treatment
    • Double your referrals and learn techniques including evaluation, treatment planning, and daily patient progression
  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapist Assistants
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Exercise Physiologists
  • Chiropractors
  • Medical Doctors
  • Kinesiologists
  • Physicians
  • Allied Health Professionals
  • Introductory
  • No prerequisites required
  • 15:1 student to instructor ratio
  • Category 1: Domain of OT – Work
  • 21.5 hours (3 days)
  • 2.1 AOTA CEUs
  • Participation in the full three days of training
  • Performance and critique of a full functional capacity evaluation
  • Performance of a workers’ compensation progress note and discharge summary
  • Completion of course quiz with a score of 80% or better

To be eligible for certification as a Certified Industrial Rehab Specialist (CIRS), you must:

  • Complete our FCE + RTW + Work Conditioning Course or an approved non-OccuPro program
  • Perform and submit a number of required services
  • Submit a completed application packet
  • Pass peer review process
  • Submit a non-refundable processing fee (standard price is $350 – price may vary)
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3-in-1 training taught by four knowledgeable instructors!

Professionals around the world continue to rave about our popular combined course that covers all topics regarding implementing a successful return-to-work program!

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The FCE + RTW + WH/WC Certification Course, along with the software and ongoing support, greatly enhanced my workers' compensation clinical offerings - BRILLIANT!
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