Course Overview
This 5-module course is designed to equip HR professionals, occupational health teams, safety officers, and case managers with the knowledge and tools to design and implement effective return-to-work strategies. Focusing on supporting employee return to work after illness, the training covers best practices in workplace rehabilitation services, accommodation for injured workers, and case management for occupational injuries. Participants will also explore approaches to managing long-term illness in employees, ensuring both compliance and compassion in workforce reintegration.
DURATION
5 Days
Target Audience
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HR Professionals
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Occupational Health and Safety Officers
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Disability and Return-to-Work Coordinators
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Workplace Case Managers
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Legal and Compliance Officers
Course Level: Intermediate
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
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Implement policies for supporting employee return to work after illness
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Coordinate workplace rehabilitation services tailored to individual needs
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Provide effective accommodation for injured workers
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Design procedures for managing long-term illness in employees
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Apply best practices in case management for occupational injuries
COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: Introduction to Return-to-Work Strategies
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Overview of rehabilitation and reintegration programs
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Legal and ethical responsibilities of employers
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Building inclusive and safe return-to-work cultures
Module 2: Case Management for Occupational Injuries
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Framework for “case management for occupational injuries”
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Early intervention and coordinated care approaches
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Communicating with medical providers and insurers
Module 3: Workplace Rehabilitation Services
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Designing “workplace rehabilitation services” aligned with job roles
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Job task analysis and modifications
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Monitoring and adjusting rehabilitation plans over time
Module 4: Managing Long-Term Illness and Accommodations
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Strategies for “managing long-term illness in employees”
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Legal obligations under disability and labor laws
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Practical approaches to “accommodation for injured workers”
Module 5: Supporting Return to Work and Evaluating Outcomes
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Holistic models for “supporting employee return to work after illness”
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Measuring success and employee satisfaction
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Final Project: Developing a workplace-specific return-to-work framework
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
A certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
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