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  • Return-to-Work Coordinator Training (Virtual) – June 18th, 19th

    Return-to-Work Coordinator Training (Virtual) – June 18th, 19th

    This two-day, three-hour instructor-led virtual training equips Return-to-Work Coordinators with the tools, strategies, and expert guidance to support injured workers through every stage of recovery. Learn proactive approaches, effective communication with WorkSafeBC, and real-world planning techniques to foster successful, sustainable returns to work.

    Event Dates: 

    Day 1: June 18th – 9:00AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Day 2: June 19th – 9:00AM – 12:00 PM PST

    Learning Objectives:

    • Apply a proactive approach to RTW and support an injured worker starting from the moment of injury
    • Learn how to communicate effectively with WorkSafeBC throughout the return-to-work process, with a focus on supporting mental and physical health claims.
    • Identify and provide suitable and/or alternate work that aligns with an injured worker’s functional abilities.
    • Implement strategies to maintain the injured worker’s connection to the workplace during recovery.
    • Develop, monitor, and adjust effective stay-at-work and return-to-work plans.

    Key topics include:

    • The four stages of the RTW process.
    • Benefits of early intervention, starting from the time of injury.
    • Differences between suitable and alternate duties.
    • Categorizing tasks as light, medium, or heavy.
    • Creating suitable work offers that match worker abilities.
    • Communicating with WorkSafeBC.
    • Developing and monitoring stay-at-work/RTW plans.
    • Troubleshooting challenges post-return.

    Participants will complete self-assessments and have the option to take a quiz. A follow-up coaching session (60-90 minutes) will be scheduled four weeks after the course to review your application of the material and address any questions.

    Facilitators:

    • Rachelle Grace, RTW Specialist and Registered Nurse with 20+ years of experience in occupational health, injury management, and consultation services at WorkSafeBC.
    • Heather Miller, BN, RN, RTW Specialist Nurse with over 12 years of experience in injury management and workplace reintegration, currently with WorkSafeBC’s Consultation and Education Services.

    Target Audience:

    • For Supervisors, Managers, H&S Pros Disability and Claims Managers

    This course will provide you with the expertise to manage RTW effectively and create a supportive environment for injured workers. Register today to gain practical skills for RTW success!