DWC Opens Registration for Designated Doctor Training

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation opened registration for designated doctor and maximum medical improvement/impairment rating training classes for new and recertifying doctors. Training will be held from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 14-15 at the Hilton Austin Airport Hotel. The two-day interactive training course for designated doctors covers administrative requirements; how to determine extent of injury; using the Official Disability Guidelines to determine maximum medical improvement; addressing return-to-work issues using MDGuidelines; musculoskeletal exam procedures; and revi...