About The Certified Specialists In
Workers Compensation Designation (CSWC) Program

The International Society Of Workers Compensation Specialists is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive yet practical knowledge and solutions to workers compensation challenges facing employers in all industries. The Certified Specialists In Workers Compensation, is unique, affordable, and rewarding. It is a comprehensive program that addresses every major "cost driving" component and also provides to each student a wealth of proven solutions that can be quickly used in the workplace.

To complete the Certified Specialist In Workers Compensation (ISOWCS) program each student must complete five (5) separate courses. Each course is loaded with all the information you need to become a workers compensation expert PLUS easy-to-use tools to apply in real-world sales situations. All course materials are written by William Reynolds, ARM, APA, CPCU, CEBS, MBA and loaded with practical, effective resources gained over 35 years in risk management consulting. Each course comes with the following materials:

• A 300+ page book covering all the topics relevant to the subject and loaded with all the forms, checklists, and other resources needed to implement the techniques covered;
• A manual containing sample examination questions. This will give you an excellent way to prepare for the examination itself;
• Exclusive access to our website’s Resource Library that contains all the risk management materials needed to take the principles taught into the your work environment.

You’ll have up to five years to complete the Certified Specialists In Workers Compensation Designation. Study at your pace and on your schedule! Then take the self-study, open-book examination when you are ready. No pressure. No costly seminars. After completion of your designation you will be required to re-certify every two (2) years by successfully completing a re-certification examination.

Here are just a few of the many topics covered in the certification program:

• How to evaluate in detail an organization's workers compensation exposure;
• How to quickly read and apply the workers compensation laws that apply in your state;
• Know which employees are covered under workers compensation statutes and which are not (and how to properly insure them);
• How to interpret and apply federal workers compensation laws;
• How to properly design a workers compensation policy, including all the appropriate endorsements;
• How to design an international workers compensation program to cover both "incidental" and "on-going" operations overseas;
• How to quickly determine if an employee is an independent contractor or illegal alien and how to properly insure (or exclude them);
• How to properly insure leased or temporary employees and properly administer contracts with employee leasing organizations;
• How to quickly evaluate and measure the performance of your safety and health effort
• How to properly organize and training a safety and health team to prevent injuries;
• How to conduct an effective department inspection program;
• How to develop a Job Safety Analysis for critical jobs;
• How to interpret and apply OSHA safety regulations;
• How to plan and conduct safety training sessions that get results;
• How to properly screen potential employees in full compliance with state and federal laws;
• How to implement an effective drug prevention program;
• How to (and how not to) develop and implement a safety incentive program;
• How to implement an effective safety suggestion program;
• How to integrate safety training into on-going quality control initiatives;
• How to benchmark safety performance;
• How to develop and communicate a claim management policy that is fully integrated into the organization's Leave Of Absence policy;
• How to evaluate healthcare providers to get maximum results;
• How to develop and implement a Prompt Injury Response Program that will guarantee cost reduction;
• How to develop and implement an ADA-compliant Temporary Duty Program;
• How to perform accident and near miss investigations;
• How to identify and handle potential subrogation opportunities;
• The ins' and out's of post-injury drug testing;
• How to detect workers compensation fraud and understand the legal mechanism to maximize enforcement;
• How to conduct periodic claim reviews with claim adjusters to avoid over-reserving of claims;
• The steps needed at the time of claim closure to avoid excessive overpayments and repeat claims;
• How to comply with OSHA's record keeping standards;
• How to properly classify an organization for premium development purposes;
• The in's and out's of state rate making and how statistical reporting can create premium overcharges (and what to do to fix them);
• How to perform a pre-premium audit review to make sure that all permissible cost saving techniques have been utilized.

Enrolling in a course is easy and inexpensive. You have three different payment options to choose from. Once payment is received we will immediately provide "students only" web site access information. There you can obtain access to the course exam and study materials.