Certified Idaho Workers’ Compensation Specialist course

Annual Seminar on Workers' Compensation
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The Idaho Industrial Commission has developed a series of courses for workers’ compensation adjusters and other professionals. Register now and become an Idaho Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist (CIWCS).

This Foundation Course is designed for employers or medical providers who want to expand their knowledge of the workers’ compensation system.

For adjusters and attorneys wishing to take our CIWCS course, the Advanced Courses cover all concepts discussed in the Foundation Level Course in addition to benefits eligibility requirements and computations.

Please contact Angie Howe CIWCSRegistration@iic.idaho.gov (208-334-6004) with registration questions.

Foundation Level Course
Course DateLocation 

2027


 
January 12-14, 2027
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Online 
April 13-14, 2027
8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In Person
Idaho Falls, ID		 
July 13-14, 2027
8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In Person
Chinden Campus - Boise, ID
Recommended for Employers and Medical Providers

  • Review of statutes and decisions

  • Compensability

  • Claims reporting requirements

  • Medical fee payments and disputes

  • Settlements

  • Change of Physician

  • Subrogation


Attendees signing up for the Foundation Level and passing the final exam with 85% or higher will be recognized as a “Certified Idaho Workers’ Compensation Specialist–Foundation Level,” for a period of three years.


Tuition includes course outline and reference materials, certificates of attendance and completion and 8 PDCs from SHRM.



$155


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Advanced Level Course
Course DateLocation 

2027
March 2-4, 2027
8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.		In Person
Chinden Campus - Boise, ID
June 8-10 & 15-17, 2027
9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.		Online
September 14-16, 2027
9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.		In Person
Chinden Campus - Boise, ID
 
Recommended for Adjusters and Attorneys

In addition to the Foundation Level, the Advanced Level curriculum includes:



  • Average weekly wage/income benefit calculations

  • Disability (temporary, permanent, partial, total)

  • Permanent Partial Impairment and Disability-In-Excess

  • Death benefits, second injury fund

  • Attorney fee regulations


Attendees signing up for the Advanced Level and passing the final exam with 85% or higher will be recognized as a “Certified Idaho Workers’ Compensation Specialist–Advanced Level,” for a period of three years.


Tuition includes course outline and reference materials, certificates of attendance and completion, 22 continuing education credits (includes 3 Ethics credits) from the Department of Insurance, 12.5 PDCs from SHRM, 19.75 (includes 1 Ethics credit) MCLE Credits from the Idaho State Bar Association (credits subject to change).


Attendance at all sessions is required for CEUs, PDCs, and CLEs.



$235


Register for a Advanced Level Course
 

Recertification


Recertification registration is open 30 days prior and up to 30 days following the expiration of the current certificate.  If the certification is not renewed 30 days following the expiration of the current certificate, the course participant will need to retake the entire course and test to recertify.

Once enrolled in the online module, you will receive separate emails containing a course invite, user ID, and password. The course invite will come from LearnUpon.com. The course must be completed within 30 days following enrollment, and a score of 85% or higher will be needed to maintain certification.  The module will take approximately one hour to complete.


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