Fundamentals of Disability Management
EX 1111 is offered this spring:
The need to control costs arising from occupational injury or disease has taken a greater priority in today’s financial reality. Human rights issues, individual rights, employer responsibilities and other contemporary issues further complicate these concerns. This course is designed to help students understand the relationship of these complex issues and develop a basic strategy for managing disability claims.
Course at a glance
- Offered fully online learning - synchronous format.
- Aimed at entry-level and practicing health and safety coordinators, professionals, officers, technicians, supervisors, trainers, management, and administrators.
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Outline the benefits and costs of an integrated disability management program.
- Identify federal and provincial legislation pertaining to disability management, including the duty to accommodate.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of a collaborative approach.
- Apply the return-to-work process to individual case studies.
- Identify the interrelationship of accident prevention and disability management.
Offered:
Take note:
- No textbook required.
Overall Schedule
Apr 15 — pre-class information opens
Students in this course section may have pre-class readings or assessments to complete.
Lecture/Class Schedule
Apr 18Apr 19
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
Apr 25Apr 26
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
8:30 am – 5:00 pm MT
May 12 — post-class component closes
Students in this section may have post-class readings or assessments to complete.
Synchronous online learning, eClass
39 hours of instruction
In synchronous online courses, students move through the course material at the same pace as their peers. These courses also provide learners with pre-scheduled online lectures that have the instructor and students interacting at the same time. All components of this type of course are accessible through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. format details
Your Instructor
Karen PooleID: karen-poole
Class info
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This is a synchronous course. Students will require a computer with both audio input and output (such as a microphone-equipped headset). This class requires a pre- and post-work component to be completed before and after the in-class meeting. More information will be communicated in the class syllabus.
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39 course hours in total
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Cost assistance: may be eligible for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant, the Canada Training Benefit, and the Skilled Immigrant Micro-Loan.
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Please be advised that some of our courses fill quickly, early registration is encouraged to secure your spot. See our refunds, withdrawals & transfers policies for detailed information.
This course has no prerequisites
Students from all educational backgrounds welcome. You can register for this course without applying and enrolling in a program.
Take note:
- No textbook required.
Currently counts towards:
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└39-hour elective course
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└39-hour elective course
Applicants intending to enrol in a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements since they are prone to change.
*If you are already enroled in this program, please refer to your specific program requirements as outlined at the time of your admission: Bear Tracks > Academic Advisement.
Looking for different course dates?
New course schedules are released each June and November.