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Return-to-Work Coordinator Training (Virtual) – June 18th, 19th
June 18 @ 9:00 am – June 19 @ 12:00 pm
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!
