Free Courses
FREE WEBINAR: Pinpointing Causation for RTW with AI: How Claim Intelligence Accelerates Claim Velocity and Protects Reserves
Upcoming Live Seminars | 09/24/26 | 163
Overview: Workers' compensation claims move at the speed of information clarity. The challenge is this: medical causation and return-to-work readiness are buried in fragmented records, duplicate documents, and contradictory clinical narratives. That uncertainty delays progression, extends duration, and compounds reserve risk. Medical causation is the keystone. Get it right early, and you unlock claim velocity. Get it wrong or too slowly, and you're managing tail risk for years. Join Wisedocs CEO Jenna Earnshaw for an exclusive webinar where we demonstrate how AI-enabled Claim... Read More
Part 2 - Chronicity and Comorbidities: Focus on PTSD
Free Online Training | 09/24/24 | 5850
Overview: This is our second webinar in our 3-part series on chronicity within the workers’ compensation system, which explores the complex relationship between PTSD and its overlapping comorbid conditions. Chronicity adds layers of complexity to PTSD treatment, making recovery more challenging and requiring a comprehensive approach. Beyond persistent symptoms, PTSD often involves comorbidities like chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and physical disabilities, which complicate recovery. Our panelists will discuss how these comorbidities prolong disability and reduce the effectiven... Read More
The Power of Virtual Reality: Immersive Therapeutics for Chronic Back Pain Management
Free Online Training | 09/17/24 | 2030
Course Description: The prevalence of and current gap in chronic back pain (CBP) management, its impact on Injured Workers and the management of Workers’ Compensation claims. Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising alternative and complementary approach to traditional pain management methods. Illustration of the potential benefits of VR therapy for CBP management through review of an FDA-authorized VR treatment. Learning Objectives: CBP is a prevalent, complex, and expensive condition that carries a signifi... Read More
Free Webinar: Chronic Pain Explained - Part 1 of 3
Free Online Training | 03/22/23 | 5664
Overview: Join Dr. Steven Feinberg, Dr. Annu Navani, and Bill Zachry as they discuss chronic pain cases in Workers' Compensation. Chronic pain usually starts with an injury or disease. However, even after the initial injury has healed, whether or not there is residual damage, the pain becomes chronic, persists, and relentlessly amplifies. Physical and psychological factors are typically present and overlap, as chronic pain is rarely purely physical or only psychological. Background Info: Pain is a global healthcare crisis. It causes increased mortality, lost quality of life, signific... Read More
Innovative Tech Trends in Workers' Compensation, Managed Care, & Safety
Claims | 11/17/22 | 12440
iew:rview: Course Overview: The property and casualty insurance industry traditionally lags when adopting new technologies. Most of us joke about it on convention room floors and during happy hours, but in recent years, technology and the concept of digital transformation has accelerated at an incredible pace. It is resonating through almost every aspect of the claims journey by way of technology-enabled apps, cloud technology, rapid advancements in clinical and operational systems, staffing, and overall culture. In this webinar, we will review some of the technological advancements that are... Read More
Intro To Motivational Interviewing for Claims Professionals
Free Online Training | 11/01/22 | 4111
Short Summary: In this webinar, attendees will learn how Motivational Interviewing can be used to improve communication with injured worker patients. MI involves practical, empathetic, and short-term processes that take into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes. Motivational interviewing is often used to help people change their behaviors when facing addiction and chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, to name a few. Motivational interviewing is a good tool for people experiencing anger and/or hostility about their situation. It can help ... Read More
Considering Social Barriers to an Injured Workers' Recovery
Free Online Training | 10/11/22 | 5690
Overview: We know that health is determined by more than just access to quality medical care. Social factors such as poverty, housing, and education can significantly impact health outcomes. These factors are known as the social determinants of health (SDOH). SDOH can act as barriers to recovery from illness or injury, and they can also contribute to chronic conditions. In order to address SDOH, it is essential to take a whole-person approach to health. This means considering each individual's physical, mental, and social needs. economic factors such as income and employment are key dr... Read More
California WC Calculators 101
Free Online Training | 03/26/22 | 8819
Overview: Join Judge Clint Feddersen as he provides an overview of WorkCompCentral’s California workers’ compensation calculators in a live demonstration of our online calculators. Course Objectives: Familiarize yourself with the 26 CA workers’ compensation calculators offered by WCC Learn how to calculate commutations, PD, Life Pension, PV of Award with Life Pension and more with WCC’s calculators Save data sets for a particular case you are working on Explore how to use WCC calculators to save time and make more informed decisions on your c... Read More
Online Courses
Medicare Changes Impacting Workers' Compensation
New Law / Case Law | 06/23/26 | 16516
Overview: Rafael Gonzalez, Esq. and John V. Cattie, Jr., will provide practical, real-world guidance to help you navigate evolving Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) rules and avoid costly compliance pitfalls. Both are nationally recognized leaders in MSP compliance and Medicare set-aside (MSA) strategy, bringing decades of experience across law, insurance, and settlement administration. This webinar explores the latest MSP updates impacting workers' comp claims, including compliance requirements, reporting obligations, conditional payments, and Medicare set-aside considerations. You'l... Read More
Outlook 2026: What's Ahead for Workers Compensation
Comp Overview / Background | 01/22/26 | 1994
Thank you to RTGR Law, our networking sponsor for Outlook 2026: What’s Ahead for Workers’ Compensation. We’re proud to partner with leaders helping shape the future of workers’ compensation. Learning Objectives By the end of this session, participants will be able to: - Identify and analyze key regulatory, economic, and litigation trends expected to shape workers’ compensation in 2026. - Evaluate how federal and state policy shifts will impact all stakeholders, including compliance and litigation strategies. - Appl... Read More
2025 WorkCompCentral Annual Rating Workshop
Rating | 12/13/25 | 2778
Course Overview: This program offers expert instruction and advice on rating, while providing the students with the upper hand in everyday issues with your cases. Students will walk away with an understanding of how to deal with permanent disability issues, rating instructions, formal ratings, and how to cross-examine the rater. In addition, students will find out what a Judge is looking for when deciding a rating issue. Program Learning Objectives: - 2025 Rating and apportionment case law update - Current issues in application of the AMA Guides, 5th Ed. - Currently underutiliz... Read More
2025 Legal Specialization Test Prep Series
Comp Overview / Background | 06/14/25 | 2184
Course Description: This 3-part series instructed by experienced workers’ compensation attorney and former WCAB Judge Clint Feddersen is designed to prepare attorneys to become California Certified Legal Specialists in Workers' Compensation Law. Learning Objectives: This test preparation training will provide a quick but comprehensive review of all areas of workers' compensation law that may be on the specialist certification exam, including: Part 1: •Introduction/Test Information •Ethics and Professional Responsibility •Remedies and Defenses ... Read More
2023 WorkCompCentral Annual Rating Workshop
Rating | 08/26/23 | 29116
Hon. Clint Feddersen
Kenneth Kingdon, Esq.
Hon. Robert Rassp
Hon. William Carero
Allan Fensten, Esq.
If you are looking for the 2025 installment of the Rating Workshop, please register on this course page: https://www.workcompcentral.com/education/show-course-details?course_pk=1425 Overview: This program offers expert instruction and advice on rating, while providing the students with the upper hand in everyday issues with your cases. Students will walk away with an understanding of how to deal with permanent disability issues, rating instructions, formal ratings, and how to cross-examine the rater. In addition, students will find out what a Judge is looking for when deciding a rating ... Read More
MCLE Super Saturday
New Law / Case Law | 01/07/23 | 6982
Overview: With limited exceptions, attorneys actively practicing law in California are required to complete 25 hours of Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) every three years and report compliance to the State Bar of California. Attorneys must include no fewer than seven (7) hours of “special requirement” credits within the 25-hour total, as follows: At least four (4) hours of legal ethics At least two (2) hours addressing the elimination of bias in the legal profession and society, including at least one (1) hour focused on implicit bias and bias-reducing strat... Read More
Winter 2022 Case Law Update
New Law / Case Law | 12/10/22 | 4277
Overview: Join us for our final 2022 California Case Law Update on the WCAB rules and regulations in our half-day webinar focused on Case Law Updates and the new WCAB Rules of Practice and Procedure that went into effect on January 1, 2022. Our Dream Team presents case law like no other workers’ compensation organization by describing the case and the potential effect the case has on the practice of workers’ compensation law from the applicant's attorney’s perspective, the defense counsel’s perspective, and a judge’s perspective. The program&rs... Read More
2022 WorkCompCentral Annual Rating Event
Rating | 06/18/22 | 22194
Hon. Clint Feddersen
Hon. Robert Rassp
Hon. William Carero
Kenneth Kingdon, Esq.
Allan Fensten, Esq.
If you are looking for the 2025 installment of the Rating Workshop, please register on this course page: https://www.workcompcentral.com/education/show-course-details?course_pk=1425 Overview: This program offers expert instruction and advice on rating, while providing the students with the upper hand in everyday issues with your cases. Students will walk away with an understanding of how to deal with permanent disability issues, rating instructions, formal ratings, and how to cross-examine the rater. In addition, students will find out what a Judge is looking for when deciding a rating... Read More
PEO's: Professional Employer Organizations = A Shell Game? and Prosecution & Defense of UE Cases
Comp Overview / Background | 04/23/22 | 17811
Overview: This is a four-hour MCLE program that addresses the specific issues of the prosecution and defense of cases involving employee leasing companies, general-special employment law, and handling cases when the employer or the PEO is uninsured. Learning Objectives: Upon completion, attendees can be sure to take away these main points: Attendees will understand the origin and evolution of employee leasing companies Is a PEO the injured worker’s employer? How to properly name defendants How to conduct discovery when a PEO or employee leasing agreement is in effe... Read More
Credential Courses
Online 40-Hour CA Medical Bill Review Training
Credentials / Certifications | 09/11/20 | 20963
Overview: WorkCompCentral's Online 40-Hour CA Medical Bill Review Training is a comprehensive certification course developed by WorkCompCentral in partnership with Sue Honor, former manager of the California DWC Medical Unit. Designed to meet California’s regulatory requirements, this state-compliant program provides essential instruction in medical billing rules, coding, dispute resolution, and fee schedules for workers’ compensation claims. Whether your organization is based in California or operates out of state, the California Code of Regulations requires th... Read More
The Nuts & Bolts of Workers' Compensation
Credentials / Certifications | 06/17/20 | 11044
Overview: This program is intended to give 6 hours of foundational insight to those new to the industry. Employers, Insurance Brokers, and Claims Professionals can be sure to take away some useful information and hidden strategies. The workers' compensation system is complex and foreign to many. Professionals are often thrown into a position in the workers’ comp industry and are told to “take care of it” or simply “to figure it out.” This scenario is all too common and leads to years of frustration and poor results without a knowledgeable source to provid... Read More
120-Hour California Claims Adjuster Training
Credentials / Certifications | 02/19/19 | 40534
Overview: This program includes over 120 hours of state-required training to become a licensed Claims Adjuster in California as set forth in Sections 2592 and 11761 of the California Insurance Code. This WorkCompCentral Credential program is completely online, allowing the student to work at their own pace. This curriculum has been recently updated and examines current laws, practices, and concepts. Program Objectives: Upon successful completition of this program, the student will be able to: Discuss the history of workers' compensation Identitfy the role of the... Read More
AMA Guides 5th Edition - Impairment Assessment Certification
Credentials / Certifications | 09/17/18 | 19351
If you work with impairment assessments, you must understand the correct use of the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. This is the solution to help you master and apply the AMA Guides. Learn to leverage the quality of your reports and to improve your efficiency when performing or reviewing impairment evaluations. Enhance the quality and efficiency of your evaluations and reviews. As a result of all these learning resources, you will be able to rate most commonly rated disorders, including spinal pain, upper-limb disorders (hand, wrist, elbow, shoulders, and entrapments),... Read More
CHLR: Certificated Hearing and Lien Representative
Credentials / Certifications | 01/01/00 | 13157
Level 1 Prerequisite for Advanced Certification. About the Program: WorkCompCentral’s Hearing and Lien Representative Certification Program provides California-specific workers’ compensation training through a structured, industry-recognized curriculum. The program is designed to prepare professionals with the knowledge, practical skills, and litigation experience necessary to succeed as effective Hearing and Lien Representatives. Why Become Certified: This comprehensive training program provides a strong foundation in workers’ compensation law, procedures, ... Read More
CHLRA: Certificated Hearing and Lien Representative Advanced
Credentials / Certifications | 01/01/00 | 7227
Level 2 - Advanced About the Program: WorkCompCentral is pleased to announce two levels of workers’ compensation certification programs for Hearing and Lien Representatives. These certifications, which will be recognized industry wide, have been created and are being administered by WorkCompCentral. These certifications are California specific. Why Become Certified: The training that we provide is comprehensive and systematic. After receiving the Hearing and Lien Representative Certifications, you will have a firm grasp and advanced understating of expectations, duties, and req... Read More
16-Hour Medical Bill Review Post-Designation Training
Credentials / Certifications | 01/01/00 | 4674
Overview: Includes 16 hours of state-required post-designation training to renew Medical Bill Reviewer Certification in California. Students who complete all of the post-designation coursework will meet the California Department of Insurance requirements laid out in Title 10, 2592.04 of the California Code of Regulations governing bill review professionals. Topics: - ICD-10 Basics - ICD-10 Coding to Get Paid - Clinical Lab and Drug Test - Medical Legal Fee Schedule Basics - Outpatient Surgery Center Fee Schedule - Physician's Fee Schedule - Med Legal Fee Schedule Update Read More
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Upcoming Events
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Aug 23-26, 2026
80th Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference And 37th Safety & Health Conference
Register Now! The WCI 2026 Conference, presented by the Workers’ Compensation Institute, is the …
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Sep 8-9, 2026
Workers' Compensation Forum of the Inland Empire - In-Person Seminar
David Y. Lee, MD, QME – Board Certified Pain Medicine – Board Certified Anesthesiology will di …
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Sep 9, 2026
FEATURED WEBINAR: Chronic Pain Explained - Recognition of Delayed Recovery Factors to Prevent Poor Outcomes
Chronic pain isn’t simply pain that lasts longer. It’s a disease that changes the nervous syst …