California Workers' Compensation Medical Legal Report Writing

Produced in partnership with the California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers' Compensation, this course will provide a clear and comprehensive outline of essential components for a Workers' Compensation Medical Legal Report. Review key concepts and terminology, identify statutes and regulations governing medical legal report writing in California, and leverage the QME Guided Report Quality Assurance Checklist to author medical legal reports that withstand scrutiny, effectively communicate findings, and serve as compelling evidence in legal proceedings.
Format

Online
Course

Starting date

Jan 1
2024

Authors

DWC &
COEH CE

Accreditation

CME
QME
BRN

Duration

2 Hours

Price

Free

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

Identify

the components of a complete CA Workers' Compensation Medical Legal Report 

Define

key concepts and terminology

Review

key statutes and regulations governing medical legal report writing in California

Prepare

a report that meets the standards for substantial medical evidence 

Accreditation

This educational activity is intended for Qualified Medical Evaluators (QMEs), clinicians including MD/DO, physician assistants, registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and others involved in the California Workers' Compensation system.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the California Medical Association (CMA) through the joint providership of The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH) and State of California Department of Industrial Relations Division of Workers' Compensation. The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health is accredited by the CMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 12983, for 2.0 contact hours.

The UC Berkeley Center for Occupational and Environmental Health is a DIR DWC approved QME Continuing Education Course Provider (Provider No. 420). Qualified Medical Evaluators may report up to 2.0 hours of credit for QME reappointment.

California Department of
Industrial Relations (DIR) Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC)

The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) monitors the administration of workers' compensation claims, and provides administrative and judicial services to assist in resolving disputes that arise in connection with claims for workers' compensation benefits. DWC's mission is to minimize the adverse impact of work-related injuries on California employees and employers.

Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (COEH) Continuing Education

The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health Continuing Education at the University of California, Berkeley is committed to providing professional education to health professionals who serve the occupational health needs of workers and employers, as well as promote environmental health, in the communities where they live and work.