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Accreditation Statement:

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries is accredited by the PacWest to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

• The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries designates Enduring Material activities for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries certifies that non-physicians have participated in Enduring Material activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Our CME mission is to advance provider knowledge, competence, and /or performance so Washington State workers receive high quality evidence based care, and provider's interactions with L&I are timely and effective.

Our goals are to:

1. Provide current evidence-based recommendations for treating workers.
2. Share best practices to close treatment gaps and improve patient outcomes.
3. Assist providers in their practice management by understanding the medical-legal environment of workers’ compensation.

Our program offers a variety of FREE self-directed trainings, videos, seminars, and workshops. Some qualify for free AMA PRA Category 1 CME* credit(s)™. You will find all of our offerings, links, dates, times and locations on the Training Catalog tab.

Training Catalog

L&I's OMD Training Catalog includes opportunities for earn CME or CE certificates*. 

*After each completed activity L&I will generate and send you your certificate.  Print or save them as needed because L&I cannot reproduce them.

Please note:  Medical Examiner’s Handbook (MEH) and Certification Test, and self-reported modules are not affected.

Continuing Medical Education (CME):

• Active Rehabilitation for Work-Related Low Back Conditions Describes best practices in Low Back Conditions. Approved for three (3) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ 
  • CME Test and Evaluation
• Attending Provider Resource Center - Basics of workers' compensation in WA State, plus linkages to programs, policies, and processes, making it easier for you to work with the system. Approved for three (3) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • CME Test and Evaluation
• Conservative Care of Occupational Knee Conditions - An evidence based resource for the conservative management of occupational knee conditions. It includes best practices on diagnosis and practical resources to help inform treatment options and patient shared decision-making. Approved for three (3) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ 
  • CME Test and Evaluation
• Medical Examiner’s Handbook (MEH) and Certification Test - Describes requirements for quality independent medical examinations and impairment rating examinations. Approved for three (3) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ *
  
• Psychosocial Determinants Influencing Recovery (PDIR) - This resource focuses on routine screening and methods to address psychosocial determinants influencing recovery (PDIR). PDIR includes normal reactions to, and behavioral factors associated with work injuries that can affect recovery. Many factors contribute to their development including individual distress tolerance and coping skills. These are highly variable and affect workers differently. Approved for three (3) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ 
  • CME Test and Evaluation
• Surgical Guideline for Work-related Knee Injuries - This guideline reflects a best practice standard for surgical treatment of certain knee conditions sustained by injured workers treated in the Washington State worker’s compensation system under, Title 51 Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Approved for three (3) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • CME Test and Evaluation
• Surgical Treatment Guideline for the Lumbar Spine - This guideline reflects a best Practice standard for surgical treatment of lumbar conditions sustained by injured workers treated in the Washington State worker's compensation system under, Title 51 Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Approved for three (3) AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™  
  • CME Test and Evaluation

Other:

• Consultant Education - A three part series of presentations for providers giving second opinion consultations. Topics include rules, definitions, and the importance of tracking functional improvements. Additionally, both clinical and administrative components of performing a consultation and submitting it are covered. This course is one component to qualify for application or renewal as a Chiropractic Consultant. See a list of additional requirements. Approved for three (3) Continuing Education (CE) Credits in total, one credit each.
  • Rules and definitions
    • CE Test and Evaluation
  • Tracking functional improvements
    • CE Test and Evaluation
  • How to perform a consultation
    • CE Test and Evaluation
• IME General Training and Extremity Impairment Assessment for AMA Guides 5th Ed - This complementary training is for Independent Medical Examiners who may need continuing education on IME topics, as well as Chiropractic Consultants looking for training to become an IME. The password for both trainings is: lni.wa.gov
  
  • Independent Medical Evaluations (Washington State Only)
  • Extremity Impairment Assessment using AMA Guides 5th Ed (Washington State Only)
  • WA State Brigham Differences - Overview of the Four Rating Systems for Washington State.
• Primary Pain Care Conference - Produced by: Agency Medical Directors Group (AMDG) Videos and slides from presenters and panelists at this conference held June 2015. (Opioid prescribers) Self-report
• Vocational Recovery for Medical Providers - These materials will help you understand the attending provider role in the vocational recovery process and provide information about all tools available to help you (Self-directed learning only - No CME or CE credits).
  • Video - Vocational Recovery for Medical Providers
    Audio descriptive (AD) version - Vocational Recovery for Medical Providers
  • Return to Work is Good Medicine (F280-078-000)

Upcoming seminars

There are no upcoming seminars.