Disability Management Overview
This overview will provide participants with an understanding of the essentials that will set you apart as a leader in Disability Management. A study of legislative requirements and current best practices will help you attract and retain diverse employees and provide support for your organizational goals and objectives. This seminar will offer you the practical tools and knowledge on how to manage the human and financial impacts of both workplace and non-workplace injuries and illness that can be applied immediately.
Course at a glance
- In-class, face-to-face delivery with instructional support through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool.
- 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:
- Identify key legislation related to health and safety and disability management.
- Understand the human and financial impact of occupational injury.
- Create a business case to support investment in a disability management program.
- Recognize the requirements of when to report to OHS and to WCB.
- Understand how to proactively identify injuries and begin early disability management.
- Implement best practice disability management services to minimize the impact of a workplace injury.
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:
- To pass this course, students must achieve a minimum final grade of 70%.
When will this course be offered?
New course schedules are released each June and November.
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